Quiz 1-3 Solutions

By the way ... copies of quizzes 1-3 along with solutions can be found here. Quizzes 1 & 2 have somewhat detailed solutions/explanations, for quiz 3 I only have the answers for right now.

Homework 4 hints

Here are a few suggestions for numbers 4, 6, 7, and 8 ...

... at the moment, these four questions have the lowest average score by far. I'm taking that as a sign that they are more pathological than the others.

Lab Procedure 20 Sept 07

Here you go.

Lab procedure 18 Sept 2007

In several hours (it is late) we will be doing a lab on current, voltage, and how they relate for different electronic components like diodes, resistors, and capacitors. This lab has a dual purpose, in that it is also aimed at getting you familiarized with the laboratory software and hardware I introduced last semester. You will be using this 'BamaLab' system for the next 8 or so labs, so it is worth your time to get to know it a bit.

An overview of the system can be found here, read this before proceeding on to the actual lab. A more detailed overview is in Appendix A of the course notes ... reading that on your own time is optional.

The actual lab is here, and will involve you determining current-voltage relationships (or lack thereof) for different types of electronic components.

Finally: since I designed the hardware and wrote the software for the lab system you will be using today and in the future, I can change pretty much anything I like. I am open to any suggestions for improving the hardware, software, or both. Anything you think will make the system clearer or more usable.

Friday's quiz

Since there was a tornado warning during the first portion of class on Friday, we will have a make-up quiz (without penalty) tomorrow. If you missed the recitation period, you can take the quiz tomorrow ... you cannot retake the quiz if you already took it Friday though.

Lab Safety

Since we have started doing real, live labs now, we need to go over some safety rules on Tuesday. Mostly it is common sense stuff.

Please read and sign this.

We will go over the safety rules briefly on Tuesday, and everyone should print and sign this form indicating that they have read and understood the safety procedures.

Final Exam

Just file this away for future reference:

Tuesday 11 December, 8:00-10:30am, 329 Gallalee