EE 3010 Specific Information and Guidelines
TA: ______
Email: ______
Office: _____ EERC
Mailbox: 7th floor EERC, #_____
Phone: ______
Home Phone: ______
Office Hours: ______
Course Goals: The goal for this course is to ensure each student is successful in learning the proper laboratory techniques necessary to:
· Construct circuits from diagrams or descriptions ranging from simple to complex.
· Use various measuring devices to analyze circuits.
· Use different software packages to construct and evaluate circuits ranging from simple to complex.
· Realize the similarities between laboratory experiments and lecture theory.
· Write an informative and interesting report.
Grading: Points will be awarded for each experiment based on the following criteria:
Attendance: In order to receive any credit for a particular laboratory experiment, you must attend that class. Be on time. Show up for each lab.
Contact Glen Archer ahead of time () if you must miss a lab. We will work with you to make up a lab in another section if you contact him ahead of time.
Prelabs: It is your responsibility to print off and read through each week’s lab before coming to lab. The labs are located at: http://www.ee.mtu.edu/labs
Some of these labs have prelabs. Prelabs are due at the beginning of lab. Turn them in.
10 points each
Experimental Data: Your TA will check each student’s work as they finish the experiment for that week. Having complete and correct results in the time allotted will earn the maximum points in this area.
25 points for each lab session
Quizes: The majority of labs will include a short quiz covering the topics of the previous week’s lab. The quizzes may cover either lab techniques, lecture theory, or both.
25 points each
Lab Reports: As an engineer, reports are often necessary to inform others of your work, and the results obtained. Three of the labs will require well-written lab reports. Lab reports will be due at the beginning of class one week from the completion of the lab for which they are assigned. Points will be deducted at the discretion of the TA for unexcused tardiness.
90 points each
Included with this syllabus are guidelines for proper report writing and organization. Also included are samples of reports to use as a guide. Reports will be graded based on the attached matrix.
Lab Practical: The semester will conclude with each student participating in a one hour individual lab practical. The goal will be to assess how well you have attained the course goals.
100 points
Comments / Suggestions: The ECE Department is always looking for ways to improve the student’s lab experience. Please include in each lab report a brief section with your personal comments and suggestions for each lab.
Conclusion: If the TA and the students follow the same set of guidelines, a common communication path will be created and we can both achieve the most out of this lab experience. You have made a significant financial commitment to taking this lab, and I believe that should be taken seriously by both parties. With that in mind, let’s put forth our best efforts and have a great semester.
For any questions concerning any ECE labs: please contact your TA or Mr. Glen Archer () anytime.
EE 3010 Lab Schedule for Fall 2002
Topic / Description / Assignment / Date Due
1 / None / No meeting
2 / None / Experiment 1
Multimeter Measurements on DC Resistive Circuits
3 / Lab 1 / Experiment 2
Simulation of DC Resistive Circuits / Report / Week 4
4 / Lab 2 / Experiment 3
Digital Oscilloscope Familiarity
5 / None / Exam 1 Problem Set
6 / None / Appendix A Complex Number Review / Good luck on Exam!
7 / Lab 3 / Experiment 4
AC Magnitude and Phase
8 / Lab 4 / Experiment 5 (part 1)
Frequency Response and Passive Filters
9 / Lab 5 (p1) / Experiment 5 (part 2) / Report / Week 10
10 / Lab 5 (p2) / Exam II Problem Set
Experiment 6 (part 1)
Op Amps
11 / Lab 6 (p1) / Experiment 6 (part 2) / Report / Week 12
12 / Lab 7 / Experiment 7
Introduction to Labview
13 / Lab 8 (p1) / Experiment 8 part A,B
Introduction to Digital Circuits
14 / Lab 8 (p2) / Experiment 8 part C, D
Digital Circuits continued
15 / Lab Practical
Laboratory Report Guidelines
Reports are to include the following:
Cover sheet with course number, section number, title of the lab project, your name, your lab instructor’s name, date due, and date submitted.
Objective section that states the goals of the experiment, the definition of the problem and identifies any constraints or assumptions made.
Procedure section that describes the procedure used. This should be a cohesive summary of the steps taken in lab, not a word for word copy of the lab handout. Schematic diagrams for all circuits constructed are strongly encouraged in the Procedures section.
Discussion section that answers all questions posed in the lab handout. It should also show all completed calculations (word processed equations) and tabulated results. Describe any extra investigations that you performed, or and discrepancies you may have encountered in this section.
Conclusion section to discuss the outcome of the experiment and, most importantly, what you learned from performing it. It is also encouraged to include personal statements and suggestions about the lab in this section.
Appendix is used to include extra information or printouts that are too large to be integrated with text. If any figures are included in this section, they must be properly referenced in the text.
Text. All text should be word-processed and single-spaced. Reports are to be written in third person (avoid terms like I, We, You – instead use terms like “The lab called for…,” “It was decided then to..”).
Paragraphs should be grouped with descriptive headings, and where needed, with subheadings. Indentation can also be helpful. This page illustrates one acceptable format.
The MTU Writing Center is located in Walker 107. They are provided, free of charge, to assist you in improving your writing. If a good lab report seems difficult to write, or if English is not your first language, please visit the writing center.
Figures. Figures are often graphs, but they also include schematic sketches and drawings. Your ability to machine produce a figure will depend upon the nature of the figure itself, so both hand-prepared and computer drawn figures are acceptable. Note that hand-prepared is not the same as “freehand”; neatness requires prudent use of drawing aids. Whenever possible, figures should be understood on their own. They must have a figure number (Arabic numeral) and title below the figure, a legend (if applicable), and units must always be clearly marked. Figures should support the text, not replace it. For this reason, all figures should be referenced in the text. Preferably, the reference will be on the same page as the figure, but if this is not possible then the page they are located on must be stated. For an illustration, see Figure 1 on the following page.
Tables. Tables are often confused with figures, but in engineering writing they are treated differently. A Table Number (Roman numeral) and Table Caption should appear at the top of the table. We recommend that they be boxed into the table itself. Columns must be annotated with quantities and their units. Any remarks enabling the table to stand alone can be boxed immediately below the table. If a table is not found directly below the related text, it must be referenced by number. For an illustration, see Table I.
Table ILoad Voltage and Current
Resistance (W) / Voltage (V) / Current (mA)
0 / 0 / 15.38
200 / 2.35 / 11.76
500 / 3.81 / 9.52
1000 / 4.80 / 6.06
Note: Short Circuit Current = 15.38 mA
Equations. Equations should be word processed and integrated into the text. When presenting a series of related equations, it is not necessary to show every single step of a derivation so long as the method is clear to the reader. Use of transitionary phrases between key steps will add greatly to the reader’s understanding. Equations may be numbered at the right margin for convenience of reference. For example:
V = 10e -2000t cos (2pft) (1)
Laboratory Report Grading Matrix
Student______Instructor______
Section ______Lab Number ______
Attribute / 0-2 Unacceptable / 3-5 BelowExpectations / 6-8 Meets
Expectations / 9-10 Exceeds Expectations / Points Awarded
Report Mechanics
Organization / Inappropriate content in most sections of report / Some inappropriate content in some sections of report / Content appropriate in all sections of report / Unique organization enhances readability and/or understandability of report
Format / Tables and figures can not be read/understood, fonts difficult to read, so many format errors as to make the report useless / Some portions are sloppy and difficult to read, some format errors / Text, tables, figures are readable and understandable. / Text, tables, figures so clear and understandable as to enhance the report’s impact, unique format enhances report’s impact
Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling / Excessive spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors / Some spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors / Only a few spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors / Completely free of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
Length / Far too long or too short / Too long or too short / Appropriate report length
Content
Introduction / Problem not stated, constraints or assumptions not explained, contains results/conclusions / Problem stated poorly, limited discussion of constraints, assumptions / Problem clearly stated, impact of constraints and assumptions clearly discussed / So clear and complete as to enhance impact of report
Procedure / Omitted / Labhandout restated verbatim, or summary is far too brief to be of use / Good summary of steps taken to perform the lab / Summary includes all steps taken and challenges overcome. Includes ample use of figures
Discussion—Quantitative Analysis-- / No apparent understanding of lab tasks, no quantitative support provided / Poor understanding of lab tasks, poor quantitative support, / Lab tasks clearly understood and discussed, solid quantitative support, / Discussion clearly reveals insight and understanding beyond level expected
Conclusion—What did you learn / Omitted / Weak / Clear / Conclusion clearly reveals insight and understanding beyond level expected
Questions / Does not address questions posed in lab materials / Some questions correctly answered / All questions correctly answered
Report Total
Prelab
Data
Total points possible______Total points awarded______
Sample EE3010 Laboratory Quiz Lab 1
Name:______
Resistor Color Code Chart:
0 Black
1 Brown
2 Red
3 Orange
4 Yellow
5 Green
6 Blue
7 Violet
8 Gray
9 White
5% Gold
10% Silver
1. What colors would the bands be from left to right if the following were a 1kW resistor with 5% tolerance?
2. Nominal value = 1.5 kW, 10% tolerance
Measured Value = 1.6 kW
%Error = ______
3. Is the resistor in Question 2 within the manufacturer’s specifications?
4. A voltmeter measures voltage through/across a resistance? (circle one)
5. An ammeter measures current through/across a resistance? (circle one)
6. A voltmeter is connected in parallel/series (circle one) and an ammeter is connected
in parallel/series (circle one).
Instructor Use Only / Quiz TotalPrelab
Data
Total points possible______Total points awarded______