EED 491 - Special Topics in EED

 

CATALOG DATA

Topics announced in the class schedule each year. May be used for EED degree requirement with permission from program coordinator.

 

PREREQUISITES AND/OR COREQUISITES

Prerequisites: EED 111 with a grade of C or better.

May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

 

CREDITS-CONTACT HRS:

1-4 Credits

 

RELEVANT TEXTBOOK(s)

None

 

COURSE COORDINATOR

Michael Genova

 

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Michael Genova, Si Jung Kim, Lesley Boeckman

 

COURSE TOPICS

·         Intro PTH and SMD

·         Intro DMX. RDM, CAN protocols

·         Lighting tools and instruments

·         Understanding of electrical schematics

·         Deconstruct and reconstruct lighting instruments

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES [University Undergraduate Learning Outcomes]

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.      Effectively solder wires as well as PTH and SMD circuit boards. (9)[2]

2.      Understand DMX, RDM, and ACN protocols well enough to functionally install and operate a lighting system containing each of these communication protocols. (2, 6, 9)[2]

3.      Use appropriate diagnostic tools and methods to effectively diagnose malfunctioning intelligent lighting instruments. (2, 6, 9)[2]

4.      Read and understand electrical schematics. (6, 9)[2]

5.      Safely deconstruct and reconstruct intelligent lighting instruments. (9)[2]

 

COMPUTER USAGE/TOOLS

None

 

GRADING

Participation (80%), Classwork (20%)

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.   an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

2.   an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

3.   an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

4.   an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

5.   an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

6.   an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

7.   an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

8.   an understanding of aesthetics in relation to engineering design

9.   knowledge of the processes and methods used for the creation of the arts

 

University Undergraduate Learning Outcomes

1.      Intellectual Breadth and Lifelong Learning

2.      Inquiry and Critical Thinking

3.      Communication

4.      Global/Multicultural Knowledge and Awareness

5.     Citizenship and Ethics

 

COURSE PREPARER AND DATE OF PREPARATION

Michael Genova, Wednesday, February 14, 2018