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 (gearcher@mtu.edu) 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 (gearcher@mtu.edu) anytime.
EE 3010 Lab Schedule for Fall 2002
Week
Number
Quiz
Topic
1
2
None
None
3
Lab 1
4
Lab 2
5
6
None
None
7
Lab 3
8
Lab 4
9
Lab 5 (p1)
10
Lab 5 (p2)
11
Lab 6 (p1)
12
Lab 7
13
Lab 8 (p1)
14
Lab 8 (p2)
15
Description
No meeting
Experiment 1
Multimeter Measurements on DC
Resistive Circuits
Experiment 2
Simulation of DC Resistive Circuits
Experiment 3
Digital Oscilloscope Familiarity
Exam 1 Problem Set
Appendix A Complex Number Review
Assignment
Date
Due
Report
Week 4
Good luck on
Exam!
Experiment 4
AC Magnitude and Phase
Experiment 5 (part 1)
Frequency Response and Passive Filters
Experiment 5 (part 2)
Report
Week 10
Exam II Problem Set
Experiment 6 (part 1)
Op Amps
Experiment 6 (part 2)
Report
Week 12
Experiment 7
Introduction to Labview
Experiment 8 part A,B
Introduction to Digital Circuits
Experiment 8 part C, D
Digital Circuits continued
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 I
Load Voltage and Current
Voltage (V)
Resistance (
0
0
200
2.35
500
3.81
1000
4.80
Note: Short Circuit Current = 15.38 mA
Current (mA)
15.38
11.76
9.52
6.06
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 (2ft)
(1)
Laboratory Report Grading Matrix
Student_________________________
Instructor__________________________________
Section ____________________ Lab Number ___________________
Attribute
Report
Mechanics
Organization
Format
Grammar,
Punctuation,
Spelling
Length
Content
Introduction
0-2 Unacceptable
3-5 Below
Expectations
6-8 Meets
Expectations
9-10 Exceeds
Expectations
Inappropriate content
in most sections of
report
Some
inappropriate
content in some
sections of
report
Some portions
are sloppy and
difficult to read,
some format
errors
Content
appropriate in
all sections of
report
Unique organization
enhances readability
and/or understandability
of report
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
Completely free of
spelling, grammar, and
punctuation errors
Tables and figures can
not be
read/understood, fonts
difficult to read, so
many format errors as
to make the report
useless
Excessive spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation errors
Far too long or too
short
Some spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation
errors
Only a few
spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation
errors
Too long or too short
Problem not stated,
constraints or
assumptions not
explained, contains
results/conclusions
Problem stated
poorly, limited
discussion of
constraints,
assumptions
Procedure
Omitted
Discussion—
Quantitative
Analysis--
No apparent
understanding of lab
tasks, no quantitative
support provided
Conclusion—
What did you
learn
Omitted
Labhandout
restated
verbatim, or
summary is far
too brief to be of
use
Poor
understanding of
lab tasks, poor
quantitative
support,
Weak
Questions
Does not address
questions posed in lab
materials
Appropriate report
length
Problem clearly
stated, impact of
constraints and
assumptions
clearly
discussed
Good summary
of steps taken to
perform the lab
So clear and complete
as to enhance impact of
report
Lab tasks clearly
understood and
discussed, solid
quantitative
support,
Clear
Discussion clearly
reveals insight and
understanding beyond
level expected
Some questions correctly answered
Points Awarded
Summary includes all
steps taken and
challenges overcome.
Includes ample use of
figures
Conclusion clearly
reveals insight and
understanding beyond
level expected
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 1k resistor
with 5% tolerance?
2.
Nominal value = 1.5 k, 10% tolerance
Measured Value = 1.6 k
%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 Total
Prelab
Data
Total points possible_______ Total points awarded_______