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EGRB 102 Syllabus (Spring 2015)

This course is an introduction to engineering principles with a focus on biomedical applications. It has both a lecture and lab component. The lecture introduces electrical concepts like circuits, components, and their uses in biomedical devices. The lab allows students to design, build, and test biomedical circuits and devices. Students are evaluated based on homework, lab reports, participation, quizzes, a lab exam, and a final exam. The goal is for students to understand fundamental engineering concepts and be able to apply the scientific method.

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EGRB 102 Syllabus (Spring 2015)

This course is an introduction to engineering principles with a focus on biomedical applications. It has both a lecture and lab component. The lecture introduces electrical concepts like circuits, components, and their uses in biomedical devices. The lab allows students to design, build, and test biomedical circuits and devices. Students are evaluated based on homework, lab reports, participation, quizzes, a lab exam, and a final exam. The goal is for students to understand fundamental engineering concepts and be able to apply the scientific method.

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EGRB 102: INTRO TO ENGINEERING, SPRING 2015

Credits:

4 (3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours)

Course Time:

Lecture: MWF 11:00 11:50 am (Engineering West Room 101)


Lab:
MT 1:00 3:50 pm (Engineering East Room 1225)

Pre-requisites:
Required for:

biomedical engineering majors only


EGRE 206 Electric Circuits

Instructor:

Professor Anathea Pepperl


E-mail: [email protected]
Office: Engineering Building East, Room E2255
Office Hours: Wednesdays 9-11am & Thursdays 1-3pm, or email for appt

Textbook:

Practical Electronics for Inventors by Paul Scherz and Simon


Monk, McGraw Hill, 2013. (recommended)

Course Materials:

Turning Technologies Clicker (required)

Important Dates:

Jan 18:
Last day to add/drop
Jan 23:
Deadline for students to provide advance written
notification to instructors of intent to observe religious
holidays
Mar 20:
Last day to withdraw from course with a mark of
W

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces basic engineering principles in the context of biomedical
topics, including electrical circuits and components such as resistors, capacitors,
diodes, transistors, digital electronics and motors. Applications of biomedical
systems including heart function, brain waves, human motion and skin responses
are discussed. The laboratory introduces fundamental biomedical circuit testing and
measurement and proper laboratory writing, with students required to analyze,
build and test biomedical devices such as those involving ECG, EMG and Galvanic
Skin Response.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the course, students should be able to:

1. discuss trends in the electrical/electronics industry and relate trends to the


field of biomedical engineering
2. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
3. define relevant electrical engineering terms, including but not limited to
voltage, current, resistance, power, and energy
4. analyze series and parallel DC circuits
5. solve for voltage, current or power to any individual element or combination
of elements in a series-parallel DC circuit
6. apply mesh and node analysis to analyze series-parallel networks
7. apply network theorems to analyze a circuit
8. understand the basic construction of a capacitor and determine the transient
response of a capacitive network
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in the lab
environment. At the conclusion of this laboratory intensive course, students are
also expected to be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

understand basic lab safety


use lab equipment proficiently
design and conduct experiments
troubleshoot problems with equipment and components
read equipment manuals, component datasheet, and other pertinent
reference materials
6. maintain a laboratory notebook
7. communicate effectively, which includes writing a laboratory report
8. perform work in a team

LEARNING OUTCOMES (BASED ON ABET ACCREDITATION


GUIDELINES)

1. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering


2. Ability to design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret data
3. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
4. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
5. Ability to communicate effectively
6. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
7. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning
8. Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary
for engineering practice

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

An education in engineering can be an intensely creative and fulfilling experience.


One of the obstacles that students face as they start a career in engineering is the
desire to not make a mistake. Yet designing systems is often an iterative process,
one that thrives on making mistakes, learning from ones mistakes, and improving
based on what was learned. That doesnt mean that you wont have to put in any
effort in this course. On the contrary, you may have to put in more effort than you
expected.
This class will require you to know and understand basic concepts in engineering.
However, please think of the class and the lab as a safe environment where you can
make mistakes and refine your knowledge and skills. I trust you, as the student, to
help cultivate an environment that is safe and conducive to learning. That may
mean ensuring you are following lab safety protocols or making sure to uphold the
VCU honor policy while you are collaborating on homework. Whatever form it takes,
make sure that your attitude is one that focuses on the mutual welfare and benefit
of you and your fellow classmates.
Ive learned so much from my mistakes, Im thinking of making a few more.
Anonymous
If there is effort, there is always accomplishment. Jigoro Kano

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Homework: Please consider homework as a way for you to practice solving
problems and getting feedback on what concepts you need to review. I encourage
collaboration, but make sure that you yourself understand the concepts being
tested. Remember that similar problems will appear on quizzes and exams. Late
homework will NOT be accepted.
The lowest two homework grades will be dropped when calculating your
overall grade.
Quizzes: There are seven quizzes scheduled throughout the semester. At least
80% of the question on the quizzes cover new material and and will test your
knowledge of the last few lectures. The remainder of the quiz will cover previous
material and is meant to test your recall of general concepts from previous lectures.
This is an opportunity for you to prepare for the final exam.
The lowest quiz grade will be dropped when calculating your overall grade.
Lab Reports: Part of your lab grade will rely on your ability to maintain a lab
notebook. You will not be allowed to submit a lab report until the professor
or TA has signed your lab notebook for the work completed in lab. Lab
reports are due at the beginning of the next weeks lab section. Late submissions
will be accepted with a 20% deduction per day late (including weekends).

Please see Lab Report Guidelines on Blackboard for information on lab report
format.
Lab Examination: You will be tested on your ability to perform routine tasks in the
lab environment. This includes, but is not limited to, proper use of all lab equipment
(DC power supply, Digital Multimeter, Function Generator, Oscilloscope),
constructing a circuit, building a circuit, and interpreting a datasheet.
Participation/Clickers: All students are required to come to class prepared and
ready to contribute to class discussion. Students are required to purchase a clicker
from the school bookstore and bring their clicker to lecture. Failure to do so will
result in a mark of absent from that days lecture. Please see Participation Rubric
on Blackboard to understand how you will be graded on participation.
Extra Credit Opportunities: Students will have opportunities to earn extra credit
by signing up for short class presentations detailing how a specific device or
technology works. Presentations should last 5-10 minutes. Presentations can be
completed by a single student or by a team of up to 3 students. Completion of the
extra credit presentation will allow a student to earn up to 2 points on their final
grade (Point value depends on the thoroughness of the presentation and, in the
case of teams, the percent contribution of each team member). Students can sign
up for only 1 presentation in the semester, regardless of whether they plan to
present individually or as a team. Sign up is available in the Google document
under the Assignments tab.
Final: There will be a single cumulative final. The final exam is scheduled for
Monday, May 4 8:00 - 10:50 am and will be held in the regular lecture hall.
(Information is current as of Jan 7, 2015. Check the VCU Finals week schedule for
the most up-to-date information.)
Calculator: You may bring a non-graphing, scientific calculator to the quizzes and
final (see calculator models allowed during the Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
examination). These include the models listed below:

Casio fx-115 models


Hewlett Packard 33s and 35s models
Texas Instruments 30X or 36X models

If you are unable to bring a calculator that fits this requirement, one can be
provided to you.

LATE/MAKE UP POLICY
If you have a legitimate reason for not being able to submit work by the specified
deadline, please inform me via e-mail with 24 hours notice. If you are unable to
attend class during a scheduled quiz, please e-mail me as soon as possible in order

to schedule a make-up quiz. A medical note or other documentation may be


required before a make-up can be scheduled.

GRADING
Letter grades will be based on the following weighting.
Homework*
10%
Lab Reports
25%
Lab Exam
5%
Participation
10%
Quizzes
30%
(7)**
Final
20%
* Lowest two homework grades dropped
** Lowest quiz grade dropped
Letter grades are assigned at the following point value.
A
B
C
D
F

90 100%
80 89%
70 79%
60 69%
< 59%

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