EE332CoursePolicySpring2008

United States Naval Academy

Electrical Engineering Department

EE332 COURSE POLICY STATEMENT

            Professor A. Sarkady                           Major D. A. Moore

            Office: Maury                                       Office:  Maury 215

            Phone: (410) 293-6176                        Phone:  (410) 293-6184

            Email:   sarkady@usna.edu                   Email: moored@usna.edu

 I.  Introduction:

        Welcome to EE332:  Electrical Engineering II.  The objective of this course is to apply the electrical principles you learned in EE331 to more advanced applications in electronics, sensors, digital systems and communications principles.  The course will use lectures and homework problems to teach you theory and frequent practical exercises (PEs) to reinforce this theory.  Furthermore, the course has been structured both in content and format to address the requirements of the systems engineering major.  It is therefore imperative that you have access to the text and take notes when applicable throughout the semester – EE332 is a majors course for systems engineers. 

This course will draw extensively from what you learned in past mathematics and physics courses and EE331.  Moreover, much of the material later in the semester builds upon concepts that are covered early in the semester.  If at any time concepts are not clear, ask questions in class.  You will find other students likely have the same questions but are reluctant to ask.  If you find you are falling behind, ask for EI as soon as possible.

 II.  Materials:

                Electrical Engineering Principles and Applications 4^th Ed, Allan R Hambley

                Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, 3^rd Ed, Charles K. Alexander and Matthew N. O. Sadiku

Elenco AM Radio Kit (Model AM-550K)

                Introduction to Communications Supplementary Notes

 III.  Section Leader Duties:

                The Section Leader will be appointed by the instructor and will be responsible for taking attendance every class and calling the class to attention, as directed by the instructor.  In the event that the instructor is late for class (in excess of 10 minutes), the Section Leader will contact the EE department office (3-6150), and then direct the class in a study period, collect any homework due for that period, and deliver the homework to the EE department office at the end of the period.

                The Section Leader will also be responsible for mustering the class during emergencies, fire drills, etc. and reporting the status to the instructor.  If the Section Leader is absent, the Assistant Section Leader will assume his/her responsibilities.

 IV.  Calculators:

                The use of pocket calculators will be permitted for all labs, homework, quizzes, and exams.  You should bring your calculator to class each period.  The calculator should, at a minimum, have the capabilities of the TI-68 (complex numbers, simultaneous equations, trigonometric functions, etc.).  In the event of a “calculator crash” or failure, manual calculation is your only out!  Sharing of calculators will not be permitted except among lab partners during practical exercises.  Finally, you may program anything you wish into your calculators but cannot seek assistance in retrieving the information during an exam or quiz. (Bring spare batteries or a spare calculator to all classes in anticipation of unannounced quizzes)

 V.  Grades: 

The instructor reserves the right to adjust your final grade based upon their evaluation of your overall course preparation and participation. 

VI.  Exams and Quizzes:

                There will be three closed-book midterm exams, each 50 minutes in length.  A single sided, hand-written (not machine copied or computer printed in a micro-font) 8½×11 equation sheet prepared by the user will be permitted for each of these exams.  The final exam will be closed book and three hours in length.  The final is cumulative with slight emphasis on previously untested material.  All students will be required to take the final exam.  Two single sided, hand-written (not machine copied or computer printed in a micro-font) 8½×11 equation sheets prepared by the user will be permitted for the final exam. 

All exams are course-wide common exams and will be taken by all EE332 sections.  There will be no discussion of exam content among students of different sections during the class day of the test.  Exams will have a strict start/stop time.  Your instructor will give additional announced or unannounced quizzes.  

VII.  Homework (HW):

                Homework is due at the beginning of class on the days designated in the course syllabus.   The homework solutions will be posted after the homework is due.  In the case of a planned absence the homework is still due on the designated day, unless expressly permitted by the instructor, so you should turn it in before you leave or have a classmate turn in the assignment on the due date.  Completion of homework is MANDATORY, and your instructor has significant leeway to adjust your grade should you fail to submit all homework. 

You must properly document your homework solutions to give credibility to the result.  Show all steps and clearly label your answer with appropriate units.  Sloppy work is a failure on your part to effectively communicate and will not be graded but returned for re-submission. 

                Collaboration on homework is encouraged in accordance with your instructor’s guidance.  However, duplication is not authorized!  Each student must turn in their own solutions for all homework. 

VIII.  Practical Exercises (PE):

                PE’s are scheduled per the syllabus unless otherwise directed and may be worked individually or in groups at the instructor’s discretion.  PEs will be completed during class, and it is imperative that you bring a copy of PE’s with you to class as instructors will not provide copies.  

IX.  Extra-Instruction (EI):

                Your instructor is available for individual extra instruction during office hours or other mutually agreeable time.  To prepare for EI, bring your notes, homework problems, and specific questions/problems with you to help identify trouble areas.  

X.  Miscellaneous:

                Classroom discussions will focus on applications and problem solving.  The instructor cannot cover everything in class.  Therefore, you must read all the required course material to be successful.  Check your email at least once a day.  The EE332 web page is: http://www.usna.edu/EE/ee332/index.htm.