Web-based lab manuals are a means to improve the laboratory
experience for students. Web-based manuals have advantages over
paper versions, as they can be kept more current and can contain direct links
to product data sheets. This type of integration of computers within labs not
only helps provide students with current information, but it also facilitates
access to this type of product literature by students outside the classroom.
This encourages extracurricular study and facilitates development in senior
projects. A web-based manual is currently being used in EE359.
The
Laboratory Improvement Committee is responsible for upgrading our lab manuals
to revise and enhance learning objectives, and to modify experimental
procedures to make the best use of new equipment. The LMIC is currently
updating a dozen manuals for our core lab courses.
