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Final exam preparation
(a) Times for additional help:
1. EXTRA discussion section: Monday 06/03 1-3 p.m. at the whiteboards in Baskin (Many thanks to Emmeline for agreeing to do that.)
2. Discussion section: Thursday 05/30 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the whiteboards in Baskin
3. Office hours during finals week: Monday 6/3 3-5 pm; Wednesday 6/5 3-5 pm
(b) The following documents have been posted to help you prepare for the final:
1. Practice exam (Final Winter 02)
2. Solutions to practice exam
3. Condensed review document (CAUTION: This review is neither complete nor representative of what will be on the final. It is merely intended to summarize some of the topics that were discussed in class. Transistors, for example, are not included in the review, but will be part of the final. Also note, that the forward voltage for a Si diode is quoted as 0.6V in the review, whereas we are using 0.7V.)
Solutions homework #9
The solutions for homework #9 are posted in the homework section and available for download.
Online Web Demos
Here is a link to be a very useful interactive web site that has lots of useful examples. While some of the material is beyond the level of this class, there is much here that could be useful, particularly to develop your intuition about how circuits work. Try it out and let me know what you think.
Here is the link: http://www.csupomona.edu/%7Eapfelzer/demos/toc.html
Course Description
70. Introduction to Electronics.
Introduction to the physical basis and mathematical models of
electrical components and circuits. Topics include: circuit theorems,
constant and sinusoidal inputs, natural and forced response of linear
circuits. Introduction to circuit/network design, maximum power
transfer, analog filters, and system compensation. Topics in
elementary electronics: devices, linear models, amplifiers, feedback.
Nonlinear elements and devices also introduced. Prerequisites:
Physics 5C and 5N, or 6C and 6N, and Mathematics 24 or 27. Students
must enroll concurrently in course 70L.
70L. Introduction to Electronics Laboratory (1 credit).
Laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in course 70. One two-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisites: Physics 5C and 5N, or 6C and 6N, and Mathematics 24 or 27. Students must enroll concurrently in course 70.
Course Instructor
Holger Schmidt
157B Baskin Engineering Building
Phone: (831) 459-1482
E-mail: hschmidt@soe.ucsc.edu
Office hours: Monday 4-5 pm, Thursday 3-4 pm
Lecture Times and Location
Tu-Th 12 pm - 1:45 pm
Cowell 131
Teaching Assistant
Wei Wei; weiwei@cse.ucsc.edu
Discussion sections
Wednesday 3:30-5:30 pm in front of the whiteboards in Baskin Engineering (Jack's lounge). First section: 04/03
Tutor: Emmeline Tang
Grader
Phillip Malamma
Required
Textbook
Electrical Engineering : An Introduction, Steven E. Schwarz William G. Oldham
Format: Hardcover, 2nd ed., 782pp., Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated, Pub. Date: October 1995
Recommended Text
The Art of Electronics by Paul Horowitz, Winfield Hill
Format: Hardcover - 1125 pages, 2nd edition (1989); Cambridge Univ
Pr (Short); ISBN: 0521370957
This gives good overall introductory information on a wide variety of
topics. A great reference to have on your shelf, and good
introductory reading on new topics.
Alternative Texts
Schaum's Outline of Basic Circuit Analysis by John O'Malley
Format: Paperback - 484 pages, 2nd edition (January 1, 1992) ; McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing; ISBN: 0070478244
Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis by J. David Irwin
Format: Hardcover, 6th edition (January 2000); John Wiley & Sons; ISBN: 0471381314
Lab Sessions
Baskin Engineering building room 113
Time: Tuesday 4-6 pm
Discussion sections
There will be a weekly discussion section at the "White Boards" downstairs in Baskin engineering.
Time: Wednesday 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Homework Assignments
Homeworks will be assigned and collected during class sessions, and will generally follow a weekly sequence. Solutions are posted on the web site on the date of collection. Thus, late homework will not be accepted or graded. Homework is graded in terms of it being complete, well organized, readable and showing evidence of thoughtful attention to the problem itself. Sloppy submissions will not be considered for grading.
Grading Method
The course will not be graded on a curve.
It is possible for everyone to earn an “A” or for
everyone to earn an “F”. You have
to get a passing grade on the final in order to pass the
class. Your final course grade does not depend in any way upon
anyone else's performance. Thus it is to your benefit to find a group
of people you can study with and to help each other learn.
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News Group
ucsc.class.ee70
This has been created so students can ask questions of each other and communicate with the instructor and TAs on matters that might be of general interest to the class.
Study Suggestions for EE70 (and Upperdivision Engineering Courses)
1) Do the reading before each lecture, the readings are listed for each lecture in the schedule below.
2) Read with a pencil and paper and try to do all the examples before you read their solutions. This is very valuable.
3) Seriously engage with all the homework problems, try them all before you work with someone else. There is no substitute for doing lots of problems to learn this material.
4) Make a copy of your homeworks and check your result against the solutions. Go back and figure out what you didn't understand.
5) This class is challenging and moves rapidly, falling behind is fatal. The results from one week will be used the next.
6) You need to be able to figure out what you don't understand and then ask your fellow students, the TAs, or the instructor for help if you cannot figure it out on your own.
7) Take notes and review them before lecture.
8) You are encouraged to work in groups and discuss about the homework assignments. However, each has to write his/her own solution and fully understand them
Course Expectations
Learning occurs by the active involvement of the student. Consequently there will be many different opportunities for active learning, such as cooperative problem-solving in lab. The student is expected to come to class prepared to think and learn. The lecture period will be used to establish fundamental concepts. The lab periods will be used to practice the engineering skills of problem-solving and data acquisition and analysis.
During both lab and lecture time, you will be asked to participate
in solving problems. Always bring your calculator to both lab and
lecture. It also is helpful to bring your textbook along.
To get the most out of this class, you need to read the
assigned sections in the textbook before coming to class, and
most importantly to read the assigned Lab Notes before coming to lab
sections. There will be quizzes in the lab and lecture sessions.
Academic Dishonesty
Any confirmed academic dishonesty including but not limited to copying homeworks or cheating on exams, will result in a no-pass or failing grade. You are encouraged to read the campus policies regarding academic integrity. Examples of cheating include (but are not limited to):
- Sharing results or other information during an examination.
- Working on an exam before or after the official time allowed.
- Submitting homework that is not your own work.
- Reading another student's homework solution before it is due.
- Allowing someone else to read your homework solution before the assignment is due.
- If there is any question as to whether a given action might be construed as cheating, see me before you engage in any such action.
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The lab sessions take place in BE 113 on Tuesdays 4-6 pm.
Each lab report is to be submitted the following week, at the lab or section. For each day that the report is late, 5% will be subtracted from the grade.
Lab Assignments
Lab 1 Baskin Engineering Room 113
Lab 1 - Supplement Baskin Engineering Room 113
Lab 2 Baskin Engineering Room 113
Lab 2, Fig 1 Baskin Engineering Room 113
Lab 3 Baskin Engineering Room 113
Lab 4 Baskin Engineering Room 113
Lab 5 Baskin Engineering Room 113
Lab 6 Baskin Engineering Room 113
Lab 7 Baskin Engineering Room 113
Solutions are posted here on the date of collection. Thus, late homework will not be accepted or graded.
Graded homework is placed in the top right drawer of the printer desk in the lab. You can pick them up there.
Final review (partial) (CAUTION: This review is neither complete nor representative of what will be on the final. It is merely intended to summarize some of the topics that were discussed in class. Transistors, for example, are not included in the review, but will be part of the final. Also note, that the forward voltage for a Si diode is quoted as 0.6V in the review, whereas we are using 0.7V.)