1. EGR 101 Introduction to Engineering Through Applied Science I
Prof. Robert C. Helgeland
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Office: Room 324B – Dion Building
Telephone –
address –
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2. Educational/Professional Background
BSEE
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
MSEE
Northeastern University
Registered Professional Engineer
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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3. Areas of Interest -- Teaching
Circuit Theory
Basic Circuit Analysis and Simulation
Electronics
Analog and Digital
Electromechanical Energy Conversion
Motors, Generators
Power Electronics
Power Supplies, Inverters, Power Control
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4. Circuit Theory Active Bandpass Filter
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5. Electronics 741 Operational Amplifier
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6. Electromechanical Energy Conversion
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7. Power Electronics
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8. Areas of Practical Experience
Marine Electronic Systems
Radar
Communications
AM, FM, SSB, SATCOM
Echo Sounding and Sonar
Water Depth, Fish
Navigation
GPS, Loran C, Electronic Charting
Vessel Control
Autopilots
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9. Radar Radar Displays and Scanner Units
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10. Communications AM/SSB Transceiver
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11. Echo Sounding and Sonar Bottom Sounder and 360° Sonar
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12. Navigation GPS and Charting
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13. Electronic Charting
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14. Vessel Control Auto Pilot
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15. Commercial Fishing Regional Fishing Vessels
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16. Tugs and Towing
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17. Military USCG Great Lakes Icebreaker
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18. Passenger Ferries Regional Ferries to Block Island and Long Island
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19. Specialty Transportation Tankers
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20. Oceanographic Research
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21. Recreational
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22. Restoration Before and After
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23. Student Introductions
Introduce yourself to the class
Name
Home town and high school
Major
Why you chose Engineering
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