EE1231 Electrical Engineering basic lab
This
laboratory course introduces students to foundational electrical engineering
tools and techniques through simulation, measurement, and data analysis.
Students will explore circuit laws and theorems using PSpice, engage in physical
measurements and control systems using LabVIEW, and develop fundamental
programming skills in MATLAB. The course also emphasizes engineering ethics and
the societal, environmental, and global impact of engineering practices.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
| Code | Course Learning Outcomes | ABET SO-KPIs |
| Knowledge and understanding | | K1
| Apply basic circuit laws and theorems using simulation tools (PSpice) and interpret their practical implications in engineering systems. | 1.4 |
| Skills | | | S1 | Use engineering tools (PSpice, MATLAB, LabVIEW) to solve problems and optimize designs relevant to real-world electrical engineering applications. | 2.3 | | S2 | Utilize MATLAB and LabVIEW to model, analyze, and control engineering systems and present results in visual formats (graphs/tables). | 6.6 |
| Values, autonomy, and responsibility | | | V2 | Analyze how engineering solutions can affect global, environmental, and societal contexts through lab-based examples and case studies. | 4.2
| | V2 | Collaborate effectively in teams and document lab work in a professional manner, recognizing ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering decisions. | 4.3 |
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
| No | List of Topics | Tools | ABET SO Focus | | 1. | Lab Orientation, Safety, and Engineering Ethics Intro | -- | SO 4 | 2.
| Introduction to PSpice: Resistor Networks, Ohm's Law, KVL, KCL | PSpice | SO 1, SO 6 | | 3. | Thevenin and Norton Theorems via Simulation | PSpice | SO 1, SO 6 | | 4. | Transient Analysis of RC and RL Circuits | PSpice | SO 1, SO 6 | | 5. | Introduction to MATLAB: Basic Syntax, Variables, Arrays, and Plotting | MATLAB | SO 1 | | 6. | MATLAB: Matrix Operations and Built-in Functions | MATLAB | SO 1 | | 7. | MATLAB: Conditional Statements, Loops, and Custom M-files | MATLAB | SO 1, SO 2 | | 8. | MATLAB: Data Visualization, Graphing Results, Error Analysis | MATLAB | SO 6 | | 9. | Introduction to LabVIEW: Interface, Virtual Instruments, Basic Data Acquisition | LabVIEW | SO 1, SO 6 | | 10. | LabVIEW: Measuring Physical Parameters (e.g., Temperature, Voltage) | LabVIEW + sensors | SO 1, SO 2, SO 6 | | 11. | LabVIEW: Simple Control Systems and Automation Example | LabVIEW + control output | SO 2 | | 12. | Case Study Discussion: Engineering Failure & Ethical Implications | -- | SO 4 | | 13. | Mini-Project Planning: Select a small simulation/control task with global/societal relevance | All tools | SO 2, SO 4, SO 6 | | 14. | Mini-Project Execution + Peer Review on Societal/Environmental Impact | All tools | SO 4 | | 15. | Mini-Project Presentations + Final Reflections on Ethical/Professional Responsibility in Engg. | All tools | SO 4 |
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