This one term course has two objectives. (1) The lectures provide students with advice on design, project management, reliability, practical advice on software, circuits and components and the documentation of their work. The lectures are organized as a seminar series presented by the faculty lab coordinators and practicing engineering professionals. The seminar series’ goal is to provide students with knowledge that will assist them with project design and implementation. (2) The laboratory component of the course provides students with an opportunity to select a project to be completed in the Winter semester course ELE 800 Design Project. Students search information, design and source components in consultation with the faculty lab coordinators who will supervise their projects in the Winter term. Project topics are provided from which students select a topic. Students are also encouraged to submit their own topics for approval. Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 1 hr. Corequisite: MEC 511, Prerequisites: COE 518, COE 608, COE 618, ELE 635, ELE 639 and (COE 514 or ELE 504) Course Weight: 0.50 Billing Units: 1
