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Analytical Schedule of the laboratory

 

1st week

Topics:

 Introduction of the instructional personnel and student body

 Introduction to the laboratory space

 Introduction to the laboratory or experimental study.

 The laboratory apparatus.

 The laboratory "Safety Rules".

 The laboratory Notebook.

Must be bound, pages should be numbered, and table of context must be provided (leave the first three pages blank)

For every experiment enter:

title

name of participants or witnesses

work to be done

preliminary work done (Calculations, measurements, graphs)

work done (Calculations, measurements, graphs)

comments related with the experiment

conclusions (comparison with expected results, new discovery, etc)

 Laboratory Report

 

 Presentation of experimental data

 Numerical calculations. Significant figures.

 Statistical study of data

 Collection of data

 Fitting data to curve

 Scales (Lin-Lin, Lin-Log, Log-Log)

 Error bars on data points

 Computer programmes that fit data ()

 Using computer mathematical notebooks (Studio Mathematics)

 Using computer algebra packages (Maxima, Scilab)

 Using an electrical and electronic circuit simulator (Qucs)

 Using an office package (Open Office)

 Using a graphics package (gnuplot)

 Automatic collection of data ()

 

 Organization of a report

 Preparation (Analytical, Simulation)

 Experimental study and evaluation

 Further work, Comments

 Report 

 Laboratory equipment

 Formation of teams

 

2nd week

Experiment:

 

 Top down design

 Review of proper laboratory behavior and contact. 

 Manuals of laboratory instrumentation

 

 Simulation of electrical signals using a simulator (SPICE)

 Generation of electrical signals using electronic equipment

 

Analytical formulation:

 

 

Simulation:

 Use a computer algebra system to plot an equation

 Use a computer algebra system to plot data

 

 Use Spice to simulate a signal.

 

Experimental investigation:

 

Results:

 

Report:

 Prepare a professional report.

 The report must be self contained.

 

References:

 

Due date:

 One week later.

 

Additional Material:

Graph Paper Printer is a software application

Altium

Protel

SPICE.COM

Intusoft

etc.

 

3rd week

Experiment:

 As required by the students research.

 

Analytical formulation:

 

Simulation:

 

Experimental investigation:

 

Results:

 

Report:

 

References:

 

Due date:

 

Additional Material:

 

4th week

Experiment:

 As required by the students research.

 

Analytical formulation:

 

Simulation:

 

Experimental investigation:

 

Results:

 

Report:

 

References:

 

Due date:

 

Additional Material:

 

5th week

Experiment:

 As required by the students research.

 

Analytical formulation:

 

Simulation:

 

Experimental investigation:

 

Results:

 

Report:

 

References:

 

Due date:

 

Additional Material:

 

6th week

Experiment:

 As required by the students research.

 

Analytical formulation:

 

Simulation:

 

Experimental investigation:

 

Results:

 

Report:

 

References:

 

Due date:

 

Additional Material:

 

7th week

Experiment:

 As required by the students research.

 

Analytical formulation:

 

Simulation:

 

Experimental investigation:

 

Results:

 

Report:

 

References:

 

Due date:

 

Additional Material:

 

8th week

Experiment:

 As required by the students research.

 

Analytical formulation:

 

Simulation:

 

Experimental investigation:

 

Results:

 

Report:

 

References:

 

Due date:

 

Additional Material:

 

9th week

Experiment:

 As required by the students research.

 

Analytical formulation:

 

Simulation:

 

Experimental investigation:

 

Results:

 

Report:

 

References:

 

Due date:

 

Additional Material:

 

10th week

Experiment:

 As required by the students research.

 

Analytical formulation:

 

Simulation:

 

Experimental investigation:

 

Results:

 

Report:

 

References:

 

Due date:

 

Additional Material:

 

 

11th week

Experiment:

 As required by the students research.

 

Analytical formulation:

 

Simulation:

 

Experimental investigation:

 

Results:

 

Report:

 

References:

 

Due date:

 

Additional Material:

 

12th week

Experiment:

 As required by the students research.

 

Analytical formulation:

 

Simulation:

 

Experimental investigation:

 

Results:

 

Report:

 

References:

 

Due date:

 

Additional Material:

 

13th week

Experiment:

 As required by the students research.

 

Analytical formulation:

 

Simulation:

 

Experimental investigation:

 

Results:

 

Report:

 

References:

 

Due date:

 

Additional Material:

 

14th week

Presentation of Proposals:

1. Title

2. Review of the field

3. Short description of the process, method, techniques

4. Figures, photographs that describe the process

5. Description of other processes

6. Advantages of the method

7. Disadvantages of the method

8. Conclusions

9. Further work

10. References

 

Prepare an electronic presentation

Prepare hand outs for your audiences

 

Discussion:

                Review of the presentations.

                Comments - Discussion.

                Future work.

 

15th week

Presentation of Proposals:

1. Title

2. Review of the field

3. Short description of the process, method, techniques

4. Figures, photographs that describe the process

5. Description of other processes

6. Advantages of the method

7. Disadvantages of the method

8. Conclusions

9. Further work

10. References

 

Prepare an electronic presentation

Prepare hand outs for your audiences

 

 Discussion:

                Review of the presentations.

                Comments - Discussion.

                Future work.

                Transition from CET 497 to CET 498

 

 

Review

 From the past to the present and to the future 

 Discussion on the course

 Evaluation of the course

 Evaluation of the instructor

16th week

 Final examination