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M E 556 - Solar Energy Conversion

M E 556: Solar Energy Conversion (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: M E 452. Proof of completion of prerequisite required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward Energy Studies Minor (2026-27), Energy Studies Minor (2025-26).

3 units
  • Thermal Systems
  • Minor Electives
  • Energy and Thermofluids
  • Core Requirements
  • Required Courses
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)
Application of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer to the thermal design of solar energy conversion systems. Computer simulations utilized.
Prerequisites
M E 452. Proof of completion of prerequisite required: Copy of transcript.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #9183· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
49 of 49 seats open
Tue, Thu 4:00 PM-5:15 PM · E 328

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