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Electronics Design Lab

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(3.83)

An advanced laboratory course in which teams of students design, build, test and document application specific information processing microsystems. Semester long projects range from sensors/actuators, mixed signal electronics, embedded microcomputers, algorithms and robotics systems design. Demonstration and documentation of projects are important aspects of the evaluation process.

Spring 2013

(3.65)

Spring 2014

(4.23)

Spring 2015

(3.96)

Spring 2023

(3.46)

Spring 2013

Professor: Ralph Etienne Cummings

(3.65)

The best aspects of the course included the independent projects students got to work on, and the hands-on experience of the class. The worst aspects of the course included the lack of guidance and feedback on student projects. There was a lack of structure in the class and the professor didn’t really provide much assistance to students. The course would improve if the students had more guidance and feedback on their work. Prospective students should know that the class is based on a project that they wil work through during the entire semester, and that they should choose a project that they wil be comfortable working with.

Spring 2014

Professor: Phil ipe Pouliquen

(4.23)

During this course, students learned a variety of things including how to make a PCB and designing and manufacturing their own project from scratch. Students loved the self-guided aspect of the project, and enjoyed the help of their professor and TA. The project was a perfect way to exhibit their growth and knowledge attained from the course. However, the course lacked structure at times and students felt like they were unaware of expectations. Also, lectures tended to be ineffective and the project was very time consuming. Suggestions for improvement include: more useful lectures, more guidance/instruction, and al otted time outside of class for extra assistance. Prospective students should have experience with microprocessors and microcontrollers before enrolling in this course.

Spring 2015

Professor: Ralph Etienne Cummings

(3.96)

The best aspects of this course included the opportunity to choose and design a project independently. Students felt that the course was unstructured and that the expectations were not clear due to limited guidance. The professor did not attend scheduled lectures leaving students to self-teach concepts. Suggestions for improvement included having an instructor that was accessible and more invested, holding consistent class lectures, having periodic deadlines to ensure progress, and providing opportunities to learn electronic design skil s. Prospective students should be aware that project topics and design should be heavily electronics and electrical engineering based. Students should also be self-motivated and prepared to learn independently.

Spring 2023

Professor: Andreas Andreou

(3.46)