UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

AEN 301 - MICROELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS IN BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Spring 2001

See Schedule with Links to Demos

 

Class Description:

 

This class is designed to give an introduction to integrated circuits and digital electronics and an overview of how some of the components are applied in solving problems in biosystems and agricultural engineering.  An initial review of analog fundamentals will be followed by an introduction to several analog components commonly used in data acquisition and control applications.  Digital logic concepts will be applied using integrated circuit gates.  The fundamental architecture and operation of microcomputers will then be presented to gain an understanding of how to provide an electronic interface for data acquisition and control systems.  A number of sensors and transducers which are commonly used for measurement in biosystems and agricultural engineering applications will then be discussed. 

 

There will be a mixture of lectures and laboratories designed to reinforce and apply the concepts discussed in the lectures.  Both computer simulation and actual hardware components will be utilized in the laboratories. (AEN 301 - 2 credit hours)

 

Learning Outcomes:

 

Upon successful completion of AEN 301, a student will have:

 

1) familiarity with many common analog electronic components and their applications,

2) a comprehension of the fundamentals of digital logic systems,

3) an understanding of how basic computer systems operate,

4) an ability to interface equipment with microcomputers,

5) an overview of the concepts of data acquisition and control systems, and

6) been exposed to several microelectronic applications used in biosystems and agricultural engineering

 

Prereq: EE307 or consent of instructor

 

Grading:   

Labs/Homework =25%,Quizzes  - 15%, Midterm Exam - 30%, Final - 30%. Up to 10 Bonus Points for Lab Competition

 

No penalty for unexcused absences. No makeup quizzes. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped. A short closed book quiz will typically be given at the beginning of every lab.

 

90-100=A, 80-90=B, 70-80=C, 60-70=D, <60=E

 

Lab Report Format:

A standard lab report format should be used. The format will be discussed when needed.

 

Late Paper Policy:

10% reduction the first day late, 20% the second, 30% the third, etc. Papers not received by the time the others are returned will be given a zero. Papers due at being of class on day indicated. Any extension to a due date due to laboratory equipment failure etc. will be e-mailed to address student indicates on info form.

 

Late Grading Policy:

Papers will be returned within one week of due date. If papers are not returned on time, the same percentage reduction used for late papers will be added to the paper grade.

 

Textbook:

Rizzoni G. 2000. Principles & Applications of Electrical Engineering, 3^nd Ed.  McGraw Hill

Several handouts will be distributed.

 

Class Hours:

Monday and Wednesday, 12:00-12:50, Lab - Thursday 2:00-3:50

 

Final Exam – Scheduled Time:

Wednesday 5/3/00 3:30 pm, Comprehensive, 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of notes per exam

 

Professor:

Dr. Donald G. Colliver, 211 AEN Bldg, (e-mail) colliver@bae.uky.edu, 859.257.3000ext211

 

Office Hours:

My office is open for visitation or consultation at any time. Students are 1^st priority. Usually here 8:30-6:00. An appointment is always helpful. Feel free to call at home before 9:00pm. If I’m not home please leave a message.

 

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