In between, students in groups of two, are requested to prepare an analysis of the proposed experiment and a plan for its execution. This plan is reviewed and forms the basis for the three hour Lab time, during which the actual experiment is to be performed and all observations are to be recorded in the Lab book by each group. Subsequently each group prepares a comprehensive final report wherein the experiment and all observations are described and discussed. Become sensitive to discrepancies and analyze error margins. Maintenance of a legally acceptable Record Book is emphasized.
Students also learn how to function as part of a team.
EE Objective A - Students must utilize knowledge of engineering fundaments as well as computer skills to analyze the expected outcome of their tasks and discuss deviations. Students learn teamwork, responsibility and accountability. Ethical questions are stressed in conjunction with the need and potential benefit of maintaining a record book which fulfills legal requirements. EE Objective E - Students gain first hand a design experience.