Syllabus

Engineering 111B

Foundations of Engineering I - Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering

Fall 2009

Instructors Office Phone Office Hrs Email

Mark Ehsani Zachry 216F 845-7582 TBD ehsani@ece.tamu.edu

Vivek Sarin HRBB 309C 458-2214 TBD sarin@cse.tamu.edu

Hank Walker HRBB 515B 862-4387 After class, and by appt walker@cse.tamu.edu

TAs Office Phone Office Hrs Email	Billy Yancey 6:30-8:30pm TBD billy.yanceyiii@gmail.com	Ali Agha 6:30-8:30pm TBD ali.agha4@gmail.com	Zhongwei Jiang HRBB 514G 6:30-8:30pm TBD jzweiwei@cse.tamu.edu
Peer Teachers Evening Hours Email	TBD	TBD	TBD

Textbook: Electrical Engineering Uncovered, by White and Doering, Prentice Hall, 2001

Prerequisite: Math 151 or registration therein and admission to the College of Engineering

Web Site: Course material is available on E-Learning (http://elearning.tamu.edu)

Course Description: Topics include emphasis on engineering design, communications, fundamental electrical engineering concepts, fundamental computer engineering concepts.

Grading

Homework Exam 1 Exam 2 Exam 3 Lab Assignments

15% (No team) 15% (No team) 15% (No team) 25% (No team) 30% (All team)

Team Grades: The TEAM must insure that all members of the team contribute to and understand the contents of team submissions. All team members who are listed on a team assignment will receive equal credit for that team submission. A grade of zero will be assigned to any member who is not listed on a team submission.

Final grades will be determined using the standard grading curve.

Common Event Schedule

Department Presentations: Tue., Oct. 13, 2009, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Locations TBD

Exam Schedule:

Exam 1	Wed, Oct. 7, 2009	8:15-9:45pm	Zachry 102
Exam 2	Wed, Nov. 18, 2009	8:15-9:45pm	Zachry 102
Exam 3	Thu, Dec. 3, 2009	8:15-9:45pm	Zachry 102

Policies

Disability Services for Students: Among other things, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact Disability Services for Students, Cain Hall, Room B118. The phone number is 979-845-1637. Students with documented disabilities should identify themselves to the instructor at the beginning of the semester.

Academic Integrity Statement:

“An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal or tolerate those who do.”

All students should refer to the Honor Council Rules and Procedures: http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor.

Academic Misconduct: Collaboration on examinations, in class assignments, and homework assignments, is forbidden except where specifically specified as “Team” activities. In general, one team may not collaborate with another team on “Team” activities. Students violating this policy will be subject to procedures described in Section 20 (Academic Misconduct) of the Texas A&M University Student Rules (http://student-rules.tamu.edu).

Attendance:

Unexcused Absences: Students who miss class without prior approval of their instructor will receive a grade of zero on any missed in class assignments. Since the three evening exams are listed in the course schedule, conflicts with work or other courses do not constitute an excused absence.

University Excused Absences: Authorized absences must be approved by your instructor in advance of the absence, unless you have an emergency or illness. Makeup work must be completed outside of normal class hours within ONE WEEK following an excused absence. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to see your instructor and arrange for makeup work.

Homework Assignments: Homework assignments must be submitted as directed by the instructor. All homework assignments are due on the assigned due date. LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE PENALIZED 25% PER DAY.

Examinations: Two major exams and a comprehensive exam will be given during the semester. All three exams will be given at night as per the official TAMU course schedule. Questions about exam scores must be submitted in writing within two weeks after the exams have been returned or the scores will be considered correct.

Computer Usage: All ENGR 111 students are allowed open access to the 111 labs on the CVLB 3^rd and 4^th floors after normal class hours. Hours for these rooms will be set to accommodate the needs of the students. You are asked to be considerate of others and not waste time in these rooms after hours once you have completed your work. After hours, access to the CVLB 3^rd and 4^th floors is via the outside stairwell. If you need special accommodation to reach these floors after hours, make this known to the instructor at the beginning of the semester.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE: The handouts used in this course are copyrighted. By “handouts,” this means all materials generated for this class, which includes but is not limited to syllabi, quizzes, exams, lab problems, in-class materials, review sheets, and additional problem sets. This includes any material handed out or available on line. Because these materials are copyrighted, you do not have the right to copy the handouts, unless expressly granted permission.

Resource Conservation: Please observe the following paper conservation policies:

· Preview your work and correct errors before printing.

· Return extra clean sheets to the printer.

· Place discarded copies in the white recycle bins.

· Do not put trash in the white recycle bins.

· Print only what you need. Avoid making unnecessary copies.

· You have a printing quota of only 200 pages for the semester.