Fall 2006

Group A: Persons Making an EL 81 Project for the 1^st Time

Those taking EL81 for the first time should make an approved kit. Such a kit is one that has enough parts and fabrications steps to make it a worthwhile educational experience, yet has good instructions for a beginner to follow. Kits that “snap together” or only have a few parts do not fall into this category. Decide with the instructor on a kit that will be appropriate for you. We have had great success with the Elenco DMM kit. It has good instructions and the company has been responsive dealing with any problems with missing or damaged parts. In addition, you will have a very beneficial piece of electronic test equipment – one that will allow you to continue learning electronics outside the classroom! This kit is therefore highly recommended for first timers. If you wish to make any other kit or non-kit project it must be approved by the advisor.

The requirements to complete this course are:

Task	Grade Implication
1. Submit the contract proposal in a timely manner for this task, due September 21.	10% grade reduction ( 1 letter grade) if contract proposal submitted late.
2. Obtain the kit and show the un-built parts to advisor on before the due date given for this task, due October 12.	10% grade reduction (1 letter grade) if parts shown late
3. Build, calibrate, test, and demonstrate the unit on or before the given deadline, due November 16.	10% grade reduction (1 letter grade) for demonstrations after this date.
4. The project must work as designed when demonstrated.	10% reduction (1 letter grade) if not working as designed.
5. Attendance at 5:45pm during project progress dates given for Group A in first day handout calendar	5% reduction (half letter grade) for each check in date missed.
4. Submit a two page typewritten report, summarizing your kit building experience and include at least two photos (electronic images OK) of the unit under various stages of construction.	15% grade reduction (1.5 letter grade) for missing report. Report grade for neatness, being typewritten, and having appropriate content.