Later sessions consist of lectures or discussion on the philosophy of design as an iterative process, safety, economics of design, individual design work, and individual consultation with the instructor. The instructor will give advice on the literature, theoretical solutions, use of instruments, etc. Students should bring their own basic tools, such as small screwdrivers and electrician's pliers. Spare parts like transistors, resistors, capacitors and diodes may be borrowed from the Department's storage, if available. Special components, not available in the Department's supplies, should be acquired by the students.
Practical work is facilitated by the use of universal breadboards for mounting of circuit elements.
Since no soldering is required, the elements are reusable. Because the same working area is used by several sections of this laboratory, students are responsible to clean the benches after each laboratory session, and store the breadboards in cabinets, and return equipment on the bench to appropriate positions. No food or drinks are allowed in the laboratory and the no-smoking regulations of the University are enforced. During the laboratory, students are be required to report individually to the instructor on their progress in accomplishing the scheduled objectives. These reports are verbal only and will consist of an informal oral presentation.