Lab exercises will involve working with hydraulic components and some hydraulic fluid is likely to get on your clothing. Safety glasses MUST be worn when using fluid power equipment, and can be purchased at Auburn University Bookstore or other sources. A clipboard or a stiff folder is recommended to assist in recording lab data. C. Laboratory reports 1. Lab handouts are contained in the class notes packet.
Lab reports are due at class time one week from the lab date.
Lab reports in BSEN 4250 are not required to follow the complete Biosystems Engineering Lab Format due to the extensive and pointed analysis questions presented in each lab handout. However, lab reports should still be completed in the frame of mind of an engineer, not a technician. Compare analytical or laboratory data with manufacturers specifications where appropriate. Show example calculations. Departures from this format will be penalized.