Introduction to Electrical & Computer Engineering Fall 2001 LECTURE: –Dr. Emmanuel Fernandez, Sects. 003 & 004 –Dr. Karen Tomko, Sects. 001 & 005 –Dr. Hal Carter Sects. 002 & 006 LABORATORY: –Dr. Fred Beyette, Jr. –Dr. James Caffery, Jr.

Professor Contact Info Dr. Emmanuel Fernandez, Rhodes 837, Dr. Karen Tomko, ERC 546, , Dr. Hal Carter, Rhodes 896, , Dr. Fred Beyette, 836A Rhodes, , Dr. James Caffery, 811M Rhodes, ,

Information on Index Cards your preferred name, if different your UC address your major (current/intended if not ECE yet) your previous ECE experience, if any –high school course work, summer job, hobby your favorite name & your official name (last, first) summer movie, book, music, vacation (pick one)

Goals of the Course (short list) preparation for programming courses curriculum and careers in EE and CE ethical issues of ECE

Goals (long list) acquaint new students with faculty promote awareness of the major, careers facilitate design/lab experience learn foundation for computing address academic survival strategies discuss ethics and issues for ECE discuss current events, future trends

Grading Policy 100 point scale lecture: 50% lab: 50% mandatory attendance collaboration policy late policy

Lecture Topics Engineering basics ECE curricula, jobs, financial planning Engineering design principles Basic electronics and computing Library skills Engineering ethics Academic and co-op advisors Current events and future technology

Lab Topics Computer use basics Crystal radio lab Digital signal processing lab Photonics Digital electronics lab Robolab, robot design and programming, maze competition NOTE: no individual labs this week group meeting in Baldwin Auditorium on Friday at 1pm

Homework 1 Due by Friday October 4 th at noon: –Send an using your bearcat account to: Your lecture Professor Your Lab Professor –On the subject line put your section number (1-6) –In the message body write A) Your Name, Your SSN B) A paragraph describing why you choose EE or CompE as your major. C) Investigate the roots (origins) of the words Engineering and Engineer, and write a 1-2 paragraph essay, with references, e.g., dictionary or encyclopedia

The Stealth Profession or The Invisible Profession 61% of adults feel “not very well informed” about engineering --

What is Engineering? write a definition in your notes

Engineering is the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences, gained by study, experience and practice, is applied with judgement to develop ways to utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind. -- ABET Handbook, 1996

Is there an “Engineering View?” 1.6 million American Engineers No one society for Engineers (like ABA, AMA, ADS) However, the Institute for Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is the largest professional society in the world (over 350,000 members): Samuel C. Florman,The Civilized Engineer, St. Martin’s Griffin, 1987.

Is there an “Engineering View?” scientific view hard work recognition of risks responsibility, dependability certain amount of seriousness creativity, ingenuity, zest for change

Recap Today’s Topics course goals and policies definition of engineering

Why have you chosen an engineering major? write a few sentences in your notes