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Introduction to Electrical & Computer Engineering

COURSE # 7504; 16.100 & SECTION 201

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

"Introduction to ECE" is designed to introduce freshman students to information and resources about Electrical and Computer Engineering, as well as the cutting edge on-going research in this area. ECE has been one of the most fast-developing area and has a high impact on society. From electrical, to optical, to information and to bioengineering, the world has been pushing forward by technology and engineering. As a next-generation engineer and researcher, students will be aware of this fast-developing technologies, and be well prepared for the tasks. Hands-on experiments are highlight. Also, the students will be guided to form a habit of keeping log books for data saving and tracking.

In addition, we will invite faculty from UMass Lowell and outside universities, researchers from industry, and alumni to give us a speech. Through this process, the freshman students will formulate their career objectives and paths to achieve these goals. They will also set up a four-year plan for his/her study here in UMass Lowell.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The objectives of this course is to inform freshman students concepts about ECE and arouse their interest in this area by hands-on projects and invited speeches. At the same time, the students will be guided to form their career goal and their objectives during this 4-year study.

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION:

Class: 16.100.201 Tuesday 11:00am-11:50am.

Room: Ball Hall 214 - NC

Attendance is required.

Quiz will be given almost every class in a non-specific time. It is the students' responsibility to attend the class on time.

TEXTS:

Handout

CONTACTING THE INSTRUCTOR:

Professor Xingwei Wang

Office: Ball Hall 403 (make an appointment)

Telephone: (978) 934-1981

Email: xingwei_wang@uml.edu

Office Hours:12-3pm Tuesdays.

Teaching Assistants:

Xiaotian Zou- xiaotian_zou@student.uml.edu

Yang Zhang - Yang_Zhang@student.uml.edu

Lin Li - LiN_Li@student.uml.edu

Pegah Afsharlar - Pegah_Afsharlar@student.uml.edu

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