Teaching Methodology

This course will be taught using the traditional lecture-discussion method in sections, where the major proofs and important applications are explained. There will be several tutorial sessions that will allow students to solve problems in a setting that will enhance their understanding and demonstrate applications of the material presented in the lectures. Discussion is especially encouraged and cooperative group method will be used in certain chapters during the tutorials. The content of the course is essentially a review of situations that frequently occur in the laboratory environment. Some general hints as to how to isolate a problem area are introduced along with a list of typical causes. This is not to suggest that the student will become proficient in the debugging of networks introduced in this text, but at the very least the reader will have some understanding of what is involved with the troubleshooting process. By choosing specific examples and applications the instructor can reduce the content of a course without losing the progressive building characteristics of the text. Then again, if an instructor feels that a specific area is particularly important, the detail is provided for a more extensive review.

Assessment Scheme

Continuous assessment: The following evaluation methods will be used as part of continuous assessment strategy throughout this course: quizzes, tests, midterm, and key assignments. All tasks and exams are ‘closed books’ and ‘closed notes’. Key competence – understanding of circuits principle of operation and circuits’ design.

There will be no make-up for tasks. If a student is not present at the time of control task, a grade of 0 will be recorded.

Knowledge control forms:

Practice, Quizes, Tests and Laboratory works: 14 times in a semester

Midterm Examination: 1 time in a semester

Final Examination: 1 time in a semester, within period of examination session

Academic Policy

SDU standard academic policy is used.

- Cheating, duplication, falsification of data, plagiarism, and crib are not permitted under any circumstances!

- Attendance is mandatory. Attention. Missing 20% attendance to lessons, student will be taken from discipline with filling in F (Fail) grade.

Students must participate fully in every class. While attendance is crucial, merely being in class does not constitute “participation”. Participation means reading the assigned materials, coming to class prepared to ask questions and engage in discussion.

- Written presentations (independent work) must be typewritten or written legibly and be handed in time specified. Late papers are not accepted!

- Students must arrive to class on time.

- Students are to take responsibility for making up any work missed.

- Make up tests in case of absence will not normally be allowed.

- Mobile phones must always be switched off in class.

- Students should always show tolerance, consideration and mutual support towards other students.

When evaluation of students during semester those described below should be necessarily taken into account:

- Actively and productively participation to practical study

- Performance of task

- Performance of individual research project

- Submission all work on time (deadline)

NOTE: When completing SSS tasks, you must show all your work. Answers only will not earn you full credit.

Date: 2015-12-11; view: 696