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Copyright (c) 2022
Pratt School of
Engineering
Contact:
Dr.
Gustafson
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- Instructor: Dr. Michael Gustafson
- Meeting Times and Locations:
- Lecture: MonFri 10:15-11:30am ET; Wilkinson Auditorium or Zoom
- Labs: Tue Noon-3pm or 3:30-6:30pm ET; B209 Fitzpatrick or Zoom
- Texts:
- Fundamentals of Electric Circuits 7/e, Alexander & Sadiku - Connect Edition (LINK)
- References:
- Course Description
- Introduction to mechatronics with a special emphasis on electrical components, sensing, and information processing. Topics include circuit analysis and design, system response characterization, conversion between digital and analog signals, data acquisition, sensors, and motors. Laboratory projects focus on analysis, characterization, and design of electrical and mechatronic systems. Prerequisites: Engineering 103L or Computer Science 201, Mathematics 112, and Physics 152L, or equivalents, or permission of instructor.
- Learning objectives: Upon completion of this
course, students will have:
- (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
specifically with respect to passive and active circuits, frequency analysis, and data acquisition
- (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
specifically with respect to experiments acquiring and analyzing electrical signals
- (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
specifically electrical engineering problems involving active and passive circuits, frequency analysis, and data acquisition
- (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice;
specifically modern computational tools (Python, MATLAB, Maple), breadboards and electrical components, and DAQ systems
- Assessment: This course measures students'
progress in meeting the above objectives by requiring them to:
- Complete individual homework assignments,
- Perform laboratory work and document results and conclusions, and
- Take in-class tests on the course material.
- Grading:
- Final averages will be based on the following breakdown:
| Component |
Weight |
Homework |
15 |
Labs |
15 |
Test 1 |
17 |
Test 2 |
17 |
Final |
30 |
If all HW/Labs turned in: Best Test
Otherwise: 0 |
6 |
- Final letter grades will be based on the following chart.
Grade |
(Grade)- |
(Grade) |
(Grade)+ |
A |
90-92.99% |
93-96.99% |
97-100% |
B |
80-82.99% |
83-86.99% |
87-89.99% |
C |
70-72.99% |
73-76.99% |
77-79.99% |
D |
60-62.99% |
63-66.99% |
67-69.99% |
F |
N/A |
<60 |
N/A |
- The work done for the homework greatly assists performance
on the tests. That is to say, even though the weight of homework
seems small, the knowledge and skills learned by doing the
homework well will be helpful in successfully completing all
graded exercises.
- Policies
The Collaboration and Homework policies are on the Assignments page. You are responsible for reading them carefully and adhereing to them throughout the semester. If you have any questions about them, be sure to ask for clarification as soon as possible.
- Late work: Homework assignments and lab reports are due at the time assigned. Late work may be accepted - possibly with a penalty - but you must make arrangements with the instructor with as much advance notice as the situation permits. Unfinished (or un-started) work resulting from poor planning - for example, intending to complete an entire lab report the day before it is due and then becoming ill on that day or remembering too late that an assignment was due and you're stuck in a tent - will only be accepted as-is at the given deadline and no extension will be granted.
- Religious Observances
- Generally, tests are scheduled as to avoid known religious observances, though this cannot always be arranged. If you would like to discuss having a test rescheduled due to religious practice, please send the instructors an e-mail at least 10 days in advance. The same is true regarding the need to reschedule lab attendance or turning in a lab assignment.
- Community Standard
- All work for this course must be done in accordance with the Duke Community Standard, which reads:
- Duke University is a community dedicated to scholarship, leadership, and service and to the principles of honesty, fairness, respect, and accountability. Citizens of this community commit to reflect upon and uphold these principles in all academic and nonacademic endeavors, and to protect and promote a culture of integrity.
To uphold the Duke Community Standard:
- I will not lie, cheat, or steal in my academic endeavors;
- I will conduct myself honorably in all my endeavors; and
- I will act if the Standard is compromised.
- Short-term Illness Policy
- Pratt and Trinity have developed a short-term illness policy.
Pratt has posted both the description of the policy and the
required electronic forms at http://www.pratt.duke.edu/undergrad/policies/3531.
If you are going to miss a class or lab because
of a short-term illness, please follow the instructions on
that page.
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