SAN JOST STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EE198B SENIOR PROJECT II Fall 2007 Course Objectives The objectives are (1) to provide students a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier coursework and (2) to develop students' communications skill and the ability to work in teams. Topics The students work in teams and with faculty advisors to carry out the project as proposed in EE198A. Projects can be typically grouped into the following categories: • Analog circuits • Digital systems • Semiconductor devices • Communication and signal processing • Control and electro/mechanical systems. Prerequisite(s) EE198A. Outcomes • The students are able to apply knowledge and skills acquired in earlier coursework to carry out their project. • The students are able to incorporate engineering standards and realistic constraints into their design. • The students can function in teams and can communicate effectively. Outcome Assessment • Adherence to the contract for all project deliverables • Class participation • Skill audit exam. • Project report • Oral presentation. Relationship of Course to Program Objectives This course supports the achievement of the following objectives: (3.a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (3.b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (3.c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs (3.d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (3.e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (3.g) an ability to communicate effectively2(3.h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context (3.k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice A preparation for engineering practice through this course culminating in a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier coursework and incorporating engineering standards and realistic constraints Course Instructor David W. Parent Project(s) and Homework The course requirements are: • Carry out the project proposed in EE198A within specifications. • Pass a skill-audit exam (70%). • Meet with your advisor regularly as per his or her instructions. • Turn in an electronic and paper report by to your adviser on 12/2/2005. • Give an oral presentation on 12/2/2005. Presentations will be scheduled from 8:30am to 5:30pm in this day. A schedule will be available on the course web page one week before the presentation day. Grading Go/No Go Skill-audit exam. Students must pass this exam with a 70% to receive their 198B grade. The exam will be given multiple times along with in class reviews. 25% Written proposal. Your proposal will be judged by your project advisor and one other EE faculty. 25% Oral presentation. Your presentation will be judged by your project advisor and one other EE faculty. 50% Advisor evaluation. Week Date Topic 8 10/11/2007 Skill Audit Exam Review 9 10/18/2007 Skill Audit Exam Review 11 11/1/2007 Skill Audit Exam 1 (First Try) 12 11/8/2007 Skill Audit Exam 2 (Second Try) 16 12/7/2007 Student