General:	The instructor posts all assignments, solutions, and additional material at the WebCT site for this class. This can be found at: http://webct.uvm.edu/ Homework problems will either be assigned from the text or provided by the instructor. Homework will not be graded and the solutions will be available on WebCT. Each week there will be a short quiz covering the previous week's materials. Students are encourage to work the homework problems in preparation for these quizzes. On all quizzes you will be allowed to use one sheet of notes. You may use both sides of the paper and you may put anything you want on it. No additional notes or text may be used unless specifically noted. Expect the first two exams to be given around the end of February and March. At least one weeks notice will be given. Each exam will be a take home. Students will sign an honor pledge indicating that they 'neither gave nor received assistance during the exam.' Failure to follow this statement will be considered an act of plagiarism and will be dealt with accordingly (see below). The final exam will also be a take home that will be due at the beginning of the final exam period. All exams will have a comprehensive component. Throughout the semester, the instructor will give students feedback on how they are progressing the course. During the semester, classes may be cancelled due to scheduled travel by the instructor. These classes WILL be made up with online content provided by the instructor. Students are responsible for viewing this material in a timely fashion. The instructor will contact the students through their UVM email account in advance of the relevant dates.
Lab Assignments:	Working in teams of two or three, students will perform four (4) labs throughout the semester to complement the material covered in class. These assignments will familiarize students with communication test equipment such as RF signal generators and spectrum analyzers. Students will investigate both analog and digital communication techniques.
Presentations:	Working in teams of preferably two, students will give a 10 minute presenation. The presentation should address current events in the field of telecommunications. This may include impact of telecommunications on quality of life, environmental concerns, sustainability issues and/or ethics involve with widespread use of telecommunication devices. An alternative is to present a recent technology introduced in the telecommunications field. Students will be graded on the quality of the work and their contribution levels (determined by peer review). The presentation will account for 10% of the final grade. The tentative due dates for the presentation related material are as follows: Teams and tentative topics: 10% (week before Spring Break) Copy of referenced articles: 15% (week after Spring Break) Rough draft of presentation material: 25% (two weeks before presentation) Presentation material: 25% (last day of class) Presentations: 25% (final exam period)
Calculators:	There is no restriction on the type of calculator one may use. Note, however, that the instructor will emphasize concepts and techniques on the exams. Therefore, just having the correct answer will not guarantee you full credit if no work has been shown. Calculators may not be allowed on some exams.
Attendance:	Class attendance will not be checked; however, attendance is expected and students will be responsible for all assignments and materials covered in class.
Plagiarism:	Any students found giving and/or receiving assistance on Exams or Quizzes will receive a failing grade for the course. However, students are encouraged to work together and to exchange ideas when working on their labs and presentations. Students must be sure to reference their work properly, including all web sources. UVM's policy on honesty is clearly defined and can be found at http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/acad/other/honesty.htm
ADA:	Students with disabilities should contact the instructor as soon as possible regarding necessary accommodations.
ABET Matrix: 0 – no contribution 1 – very low level 5 - very high level	Outcome #1: an ability to apply knowledge of mathmematics, science, and engineering to the analysis of electrical engineering problems; Contribution: 5 Outcome #2: an ability to design and conduct scientific and engineering experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; Contribution: 3 Outcome #3: an ability to plan, specify, design, implement, and operate a system, component, or process to meet desired needs; Contribution: 0 Outcome #4: an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; Contribution: 1 Outcome #5: an ability to identify, formulate, and solve electrical engineering problems; Contribution: 3 Outcome #6: an understanding of professional, legal, and ethical responsibility; Contribution: 2 Outcome #7: an ability to convey technical material through formal written work products which satisfy accepted standards for writing style; Contribution: 1 Outcome #8: an ability to convey technical material through oral presentation and interaction with an audience; Contribution: 4 Outcome #9: broad education and knowledge of contemporary issues necessary to understand the impact of electrical engineering solutions in a global and societal context; Contribution: 2 Outcome #10: a recognition and appreciation of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning and critical thinking; Contribution: 2 Outcome #11: an ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools, including computer-based tools, necessary for analysis and design; Contribution: 3