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
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5. Electronics
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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
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10. Communications
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11. Echo Sounding and Sonar
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12. Navigation
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13. Electronic Charting
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14. Vessel Control
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15. Commercial Fishing
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16. Tugs and Towing
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17. Military
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18. Passenger Ferries
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19. Specialty Transportation
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20. Oceanographic Research
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21. Recreational
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22. Restoration
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23. Classroom Activity #1 Introduce yourself to the class Name
Home town and high school
Major
Why you chose Engineering
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