The laboratory experiments listed under each section are a required part of the course in question.
The labs are done in groups of two or three with one lab report submitted per group.
All members of the lab group will receive the same grade for the submission.
All group members are required to participate in the lab activity and preparation of the report.
Failure to attend and carry out the laboratory work will result in a mark of zero for that particular lab.
Students are expected to do the prelab sections including calculations prior to attending the lab.
Lab reports are to be submitted on Moodle by the beginning of the next lab session unless stated otherwise.
Lab reports should be submitted in PDF format (not Word etc.) as a single document with all required sections.
You may scan or include a photo of handwritten lab notes/data at the end of your report.
High quality and full size images are required here. You should be able to read the datasheet in your images.
HD images occasionally cause submission problems due to size restrictions, you can reduce the filesize as an option when printing to PDF to help.
Handwritten content will not be graded. Lab data and notes on datasheets is the only exception.
Failure to submit a lab on time results in a mark of zero for the group.
Plagiarized lab reports will result in a mark of zero for each group.
Equations, tables, and graphs are expected to meet the guidelines posted in the Resources section of the website.
You may bring notes, textbooks, computers, calculators or any aids you find helpful to the lab. Lab sessions are "open-book".
The lab report is evaluated out of 10 marks. The requirements and value of each component are shown below.
Each lab has a prelab. It is important that you complete this work before the lab.
You will not be allowed to begin work on the lab until your prelab is complete.
The basis for lab experiments will depend on the prelab, and they often help bring meaning to the lab experiment.
Experimental Results [1 point(s)]: Record the data you obtain during the lab in a legible, easy to understand form.
Use provided charts when available.
Always record units. Values without units are meaningless in engineering sciences.
NOTE: Your results must be signed by the instructor prior to leaving. Attach the signed pages to the end of your submitted report [-2] if missing.
Title page [0 point(s)]: University name, course name, lab title, date of experiment, date of submission, names, and IDs of the students in the group.
Results & Calculations [6 point(s)]: Present your experimental results and the results of any required calculation in a formal chart, graph, or table.
Answer and/or discuss any specific content mentioned in the requirements section of the lab page.
Be sure to follow the format guidelines. Perform required calculations using appropriate units and significant digits.
It is often useful to comment on, or explain the purpose or value of equations vital to understanding the lab outcomes, even briefly.
You must use an equation editor and proper formatting to avoid confusing/messy/incorrect equations.
Be sure to follow examples of good formatting, and include thorough charts, graphs, etc as required.
No marks are awarded for handwritten, poorly formatted, or incomplete equations.
Questions [3 point(s)]: Provide detailed answers to lab questions. Include supporting calculations or findings/values from the results when appropriate.
Format [0±1 point(s)]: Awarded or lost depending on grammar, neatness, professional language etc...
The example report provided below is very simple and meant to serve as an example layout.
Do not use it as a guideline for length or content requirements.
Be sure to see the Chart and Graph formatting page as well.
You can view the accompanying Lab Page in the Electric Circuits I Page under Lab: 1 - Multimeters.