Prerequisite: none, note: Students must register for both lecture and laboratory. ECE 101 does not satisfy any IT minor requirements. IT minors must register for IT 101.
Instructor: Anna Baraniecki, Office: Room 213, S&T 2, phone (703) 993-1611, e-mail: abaranie@gmu.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday 10:30-12:30 or by appointment
Text (Required): Roman Kuc, “The Digital Information Age: An Introduction to Electrical Engineering”, PWS Publishing, 1999; ISBN 0-534-95315-8
References (Optional):
D. Cyganski and J. Orr, “Information Technology: Inside and Outside”, Prentice Hall, 2001.
Homework:
Unless otherwise specified, homework will be assigned each week. Again, unless otherwise specified, homework is to be turned in at the beginning of class on the due date . You may receive assistance from others, but the final work must be your own. You must show all your work, not just the answers. In some cases this may be difficult, but you must show enough work that it is clear that you are not just copying the answers from the book. Not all the problems will be graded with the same weight; some problems may count more than others.
Tests and Exam:
Two tests and one final examination will be given during the semester. Make-up tests or exams are rarely given. In case of an emergency, contact the instructor as soon as possible and always before the test or exam. Failure to take a test or an exam will result in no credit for the missed test or exam. All tests and the exam are conducted under the rules and regulations of the Honor Code (see 2004-2005 University Catalog, pages 28-29).
Laboratory Requirement:
You must register for both the lecture and a laboratory section. Lab sections use Waitlist Option 1. Lab experiments are designed and intended to complement material discussed in the class. Students must be well prepared for the lab sessions to maximize the use of time in the lab.
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Laboratory Assistant and Grading Assistant: Mayur Enjamoori menjamoo@gmu.edu
Office Hours: ST 1 , 2A, room 2 G
TUE: 3:20 pm to 5:30 pm
FRI: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Grading:
Homework: 15%
Laboratory 20%
Test 1: 20%
Test 2: 20%
Final Exam 25%
Course Catalog Description: Introduces students to the fundamental concepts in information technology that provide the technical underpinning for state-of-the-art applications. Both fundamental engineering skills and a perspective on the range of information technology are presented through lectures and hands-on experiments. Additionally, the historical development and social implications of efforts in information technology form an integral part of the course.
Lectures
Lecture 1
Lecture 2
Lecture 3
Lecture 4
Lecture 5
Lecture 6
Lecture 7
Lecture 8
Lecture 9
Homework