MEE 390 Spring 2012: Homework (HW), Lab & Project Assignments:
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Syllabus/Topics/ABET Coverage Sample *Office Hours and Info; Class/HW/Lab/Exam Policies/Rules *Let's get acquainted: First Things First!*[PDF]
352sp12* 390sp11*emails* Read 1st *  Some Suggestions for Problem Solving * Project Instructions * Lab Safety Rules*ChemLab*Handouts Etc. If MathCAD files do not open, please check the OLD Handouts. Open access LabVIEW book: www.intechopen.com/books/show/title/labview-practical-applications-and-solutions
 

MEE 390: Mo,We&Fr 9:00-9:50 AM in EB 209 (Lab in EB 254)

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Answer Forms: Quiz/Midterm/Final Exam; Multiple Choice; HW
You are asked to use HW answer form for every submitted HW. You should fill-in the form as required and staple it as a cover sheet for every HW. In addition, you may be asked to self "pre-grade" your submitted HW on the HW Answer Form, as follows (if not instructed otherwise): List and pre-grade all assigned items even if not all worked out. For Examples (or Problems with given solutions), enter 5 pts for each completed Example, 1 pt for attempted, and 0 for not worked out. For Problem, enter 10 pts for each completed, 3 for attempted work, and 0 for not worked out. TA or Instructor will review your self pre-grading and finalize it. You may not get due grade if you do not follow instructions.

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Homework Week/No. 4: Assigned in week of  Mo, 02-06-2012 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

 

(HW#4a due We 2-8-2012): Read with comprehension Textbook Chapter 5: Discrete Sampling and Analysis of Time-Varying Signals (p. 102-111-118-124  due We, Fr & Mo, rspectively) -FS:t>f & DAQ-TC-Aliasing.PPT. Redo and submit for grading Exs. 5.1 & 5.2  (as per rule, see Note about Reading and Example Homework). There may be a short Quiz, related to the reading assignment comprehension and related lecture.
 

(HW#4b due Fr 2-10-2012): Read with comprehension Textbook Chapter 5: Discrete Sampling and Analysis of Time-Varying Signals (p. 102-118-124  due Fr & Mo, rspectively).

 

(HW#4c due Mo 2-13-2012): Read with comprehension Textbook Chapter 5: Discrete Sampling and Analysis of Time-Varying Signals (p. 102-124  due Mo) -FFT & DAQ-TC-Aliasing.PPT. Redo and submit for grading Ex. 5.3  (as per rule, see Note about Reading and Example Homework). There may be a short Quiz, related to the reading assignment comprehension and related lecture.

 

See also: Sampling and Aliasing: “What we ‘see’ is not what it is!” and www.kostic.niu.edu/DAQ-LabVIEW.html -*  See also Design of Modern, Integrated Laboratory- Stations [ILS] for Engineering Experimental Courses

 

Reminder: See also additional Lecture Notes (also PDF format)* * *.
Furthermore, Square wave represented by Fourier Series :Example 2.3-PDF)(MathCAD), Moving averaging (MA) of data (filtering high frequency noise-PDF) (MathCAD) and Filtering noisy data using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT-PDF) (MathCAD) are posted for you to illustrate filtering of higher frequency (for MA) and smaller amplitude (for FFT) components which may be causing interference and noise (as is or will be elaborated in class).

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Homework Week/No. 3: Assigned in week of  Mo, 01-30-2012 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

 

(HW#3a due Fr 2-2-2012): Redo Ch.3 Quiz for combined credit as explained in class.  Read with comprehension Textbook Chapter 4: Computerized Data Acquisition Systems (p. 71-91  due Fr and 92-98 due on Mo) - DAQ-TC-Aliasing.PPT. Redo and submit for grading Exs. 4.2, 4.4, 4.6 & 4.8  (as per rule, see Note about Reading and Example Homework). There may be a short Quiz related to the reading assignment comprehension and related lecture.

 

(HW#3a due Mo 2-6-2012):
LabVIEW and Computerized Data Acquisition (DAQ): ../DAQ-LabVIEW.html

Getting Started with LabVIEW FREE e-Book: http://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/373427g.pdf

LabVIEW Environment: Detailed Explanation: http://www.ni.com/pdf/labview101/us/environment_explanation.pdf

National Instruments Site Map: http://www.ni.com/help/map.htm

National Instruments Web for Students: http://www.ni.com/academic/students/learnlabview/
Look for Tabs: I. Basic Concepts; II. Basic tasks; III. Quizzes, and IV. Additional Resources (two samples below):

NOTE (to give you early headway):  Your project (after we cover the fundamental concepts and perform all Labs) will be to fully calibrate a sensor/instrument (static and dynamic characteristics) using DAQ hardware with LabVIEW - simple but detailed task using everything we cover in MEE 390 (measurements system response calibration with full uncertainty analysis).

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Homework Week/No. 2: Assigned in week of  Mo, 01-23-2012 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

 

(HW#2b due Mo 01-30-2012):  Read with comprehension Textbook Chapter 3: Measurement Systems with Electrical Signals (p. 36-50  due Mo and 50-68 due on We). Redo and submit for grading Exs. 3.1, 3.2 & 3.3  (as per rule, see Note about Reading and Example Homework). There may be a short Quiz related to the reading assignment comprehension and related lecture.

 

(HW#2c due We 02-01-2012):  Read with comprehension Textbook Chapter 3: Measurement Systems with Electrical Signals (p. 36-68). Redo and submit for grading Ex. 3.4  (as per rule, see Note about Reading and Example Homework). There may be a short Quiz related to the reading assignment comprehension and related lecture.

(HW#2a due Tu 01-24-2012): Lab Safety Document to be reviewed and signed: 390general\MEE390-LabSafety Form.pdf
Lab Safety Links: http://www.ceet.niu.edu/labs/safety.html and http://www.kostic.niu.edu/LabSafetyRules.html; Also: House Rules
Lab Schedule: 390general\MEE 390 Lab Syllabus and Schedule.pdf

(HW#2b due Tu 01-31-2012): First Open-Lab: Intro-Sensors and or Instruments and their Specifications: 390general\Introduction to Lab-Sensors-Instruments Specs.pdf
                                                 Also: http://www.kostic.niu.edu/ASEE-IL_IN_05-P135.pdf

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Homework Week/No. 1: Assigned in week of  Mo, 01-16-2012 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

Reminder HW#1w): Do Problems 1.4a, 1.6b, and 1.8.

(HW#1b due We 01-25-2012 POSTPONED to Fr 01-27-12):
Read with comprehension Textbook Chapter 2: General Characteristics of Measurement Systems (p. 7-28)- There may be a short Quiz related to the reading assignment comprehension and related lecture.
Do Problems 2.10, 2.20, and 2.30.

(HW#1w due Mo 01-23-2012 but no later than We 01-25-2012):

  1. Print (a) our class Syllabus (also link above), (b) Class/HW/Lab/Exam Policies, and (c) Office Hours and Info posted on my Web site, www.kostic.niu.edu, label & sign it (in the upper right corner, example, including your Z-ID and date), and bring it for our next class meeting. Read the syllabus and its relevant links very carefully, and clarify with me all your concerns and doubts during our next class meeting.
  2. Academic Integrity and Professional Ethics: Academic integrity, honesty and professional ethics are very important aspects of learning in colleges and universities and later in social and professional life. Go to Online Tutorial on Academic Integrity at http://www.ai.niu.edu/ai/students and obtain the Certificate of Completion, and submit it as HW. See also ASME Ethics Center.
  3. Review Let's get acquainted: First Things First!*[PDF format is convenient for printing].
  4. Send an email to Teaching Assistant - TA (see Office Hours and Info: Brandon C. Neuhoff  < BCNeuhoff@gmail.com >) and a copy to me (kostic@niu.edu) with the subject line (exactly but without quotes, you may cut-and-paste): " MEE 390sp12 Student E-mail Contact ," and a 80-120 word free-assay (type the exact number of words at the beginning of your assay) by introducing yourself and expressing your expectations and concerns about the subject after reviewing the syllabus (do not attach the assay as separate file but it must be within the email message - cut-and-paste if you use Word file for example). State how many words exactly is your free-assay at the beginning of it. This email has to be sent by the deadline (BUT after reading very carefully the syllabus and its relevant links-the first item above) so that I can get your email address (using your email account you like to get responses to it) to make up email group list for our class, and be able to send you future class information via email (most of info will be also posted on our HW web page - if you ever change your email account you have to report it to me).
    NOTE: If the exact format/rules for the email are not followed (no exception) a credit of 1 point will be issued instead of 5 points. You may also get an     "Auto-Reply: Sorry that your email could not be processed due to one or more of the following: (1) the class keyword is missing or improper (should be without spaces, etc) in the Subject line, and/or (2) no sender's name at the massage-end, and/or (3) no copy to TA, as per our class rules stated during the lectures and posted on the Web."
     
  5. Read with comprehension Textbook Chapter 1: Introduction (p. 1-5)-Intro>Do Problems 1.4a, 1.6b, and 1.8>Blackboard.  See also Lecture Notes (also PDF format and Animated Part). There may be a short Quiz related to the reading assignment comprehension and related lecture. (see Note about Reading and Example Homework)
    See also     FUNDAMENTAL CONSTANTS and Unitless-unity-conversion.pdf

Lab Assignments:
(HW#1La due Tu 1-24-12 or before your 1st Lab): The Lab Safety Rules are posted on our class Web site [ http://www.kostic.niu.edu/LabSafetyRules.html ]. You have to print, read and understand them before doing any work in the lab. You have to send TA (and copy to me) a confirmation e-mail before the first lab that "you have read, understood and will obey all Lab safety rules". You may be asked to sign the same statement before starting any work in our Labs. Please, review the Lab Safety Rules and discuss your concerns if any with TA or me before signing the above statement.
Study corresponding Old Lab Handout (NEW Lab Handouts to be updated and posted) before you come for demonstration of that lab as per TA schedule for your group and verbal explanations given in class and lab (you have to bring printed lab handout with your name on it for every lab). Be ready for a short Quiz related to the lab handout and see also the related Lab notes).

See: “Design of Modern, Integrated Laboratory- Stations (ILS) for Engineering Experimental Courses,[PPT]

NOTE: Your Lab assignment and Lab report are due on the day before the demonstration of the next Lab or in a week time period, if not otherwise stated. It is the best for you if you could do your lab experiments right after the demonstration while TA is still in the Lab.

TA Assignment at the beginning of every semester: Please print, read, understand and show to Instructor the following links:
     TA Work Description (including Sample Excel Grade Sheet) and Important TA Role in Education Process, as well as relevant Course Syllabus, HW Assignments, Office Hours and Info, etc., and show all those to me during our next meeting. Email to me your contact information, your class and any other schedules during the current semester, and your TA Office Hours. More information at: www.kostic.niu.edu/GradAssts.html .

Review related Web posting: Some Suggestions for Problem Solving.

Textbook:
Introduction to Engineering Experimentation, 3/E Anthony J. Wheeler and Ahmad R. Ganji; ISBN-10: 0131742760; ISBN-13:  9780131742765 (Publisher: Prentice Hall) * Table of Contents *Web link: book at http://www.pearsonhighered.com/catalog/academic/product?ISBN=0131742760.

 References (newer editions may exist for some):
R.S. Figliola, and D.E. Beasley, Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements - 4rd Edition, Wiley, 2006
Measurement and Data Analysis for Engineering and Science, 2nd Edition, by Patrick F. Dunn, Taylor&Francis/CRC, ©2010, ISBN 9781439825686. (Text* www.nd.edu/~pdunn)
R.H. Bishop, Learning with LabVIEW, Addison Wesley, 1999
A.J. Wheeler and A.R. Ganji, Introduction to Engineering Experimenntation, Prentice Hall, 1996
E.O. Doebelin, Measurement Systems - Application and Design, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1990
J.P. Holman, Experimental Methods for Engineers, 7th Edition, McGraw­Hill, 2001.
J. W. Dally, W. F. Riley, and K. G. McConnell, Instrumentation for Engineering Measurements, John Wiley & Sons, 1984.

Additional references will be given during the lectures along with handouts.

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