This course is a general introduction to photovoltaic energy, systems and components and how they work together. Also discussed will be terminology associated with solar energy and the technicians. This course is recognized as an Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) ISPQ Accredited Training Program for curriculum covering the Job Task Analyses for Solar Photovoltaic (NABCEP). Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Solar Photovoltaic Program. (3 Cr - 2 lect, 1 lab)