International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education back issues from January 2002:
A generalisable experience of distance education in electronics
Jan 01, 2002; ... Abstract This paper presents the proposal of setting up an environment for a standardized collection of didactic multimedia material that will offer new opportunities for sharing, reusing and distributing courses on the Internet. The proposed approach is based on the EU ARIADNE Project ...
The role of laboratory work in engineering education: Student and staff perceptions
Jan 01, 2002; ... Abstract Most science-based courses include practical experimental activity in the laboratory. Many academics and authoritative bodies would claim that a significant level of such activity is essential to the formation of technologists. This paper reviews the literature on laboratory practice ....
Generalised analysis of gain-bandwidth independence in feedback amplifiers
Jan 01, 2002; ... Abstract Two closely related dominant-pole-compensated feedback amplifier configurations have recently been developed specifically to exploit gain-bandwidth independence and offer constant-- bandwidth operation throughout the full gain range. Do these two new amplifier types - the current-- ...
An intuitive method for oscillator analysis using Miller's theorems
Jan 01, 2002; ... Abstract In this paper we discuss an intuitive method for the calculation of the oscillation frequency and the calculation of the conditions for sustained oscillation of analogue oscillators using the concept of negative resistance combined with Miller's theorems. Keywords analogue ...
Reverse as-built transformer design method
Jan 01, 2002; ... Abstract A reverse approach to designing as-built transformers is presented in this paper. The physical characteristics and dimensions of the windings and core are the specifications. By manipulating the amount and type of material actually to be used in the construction of the transformer, its ...
A laboratory for a first course in control systems
Jan 01, 2002; ... Abstract The design of automatic control systems nowadays requires a great deal of theoretical knowledge. The consequence of this fact is that a large number of new concepts have to be introduced in a first course in control systems. However, these concepts are in general introduced somehow ...
Fractal image compression using quadtree partitioning
Jan 01, 2002; ... Abstract This paper describes the design and implementation of a software-based fractal image compression technique using quadtree partitioning, where the student produces user-friendly Windows 9xNT software that allows the compression and decompression of the grey-scale image. This involves the ...
Problem-Based Learning: Case Studies
Jan 01, 2002; ... P. Schwartz, S. Mennin and G. Webb (eds), Problem-Based Learning: Case Studies, Experience and Practice, Kogan Page, 2001, 192 pp., 19.99 pbk. Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching technique in which students are presented with a problem and have to identify and follow up the ...
Large Wind Turbines: Design and Economics
Jan 01, 2002; ... R. Harrison, E. Hau and H. Snel, Large Wind Turbines: Design and Economics, Wiley, 2000,185 pp., L125. Wind power is the fastest growing source of energy for the generation of electricity with some 18 000 MW of wind turbine capacity installed world-wide. Commercially available large ...
Reseaux Electriques--Aspects Actuels
Jan 01, 2002; ... Mircea Eremia, Jacques Trecat and Alain Germond, Reseaux Electriques -Aspects Actuels, Editura Tehnica, 2001, 452 pp. A very large proportion of the scientific and technical literature is currently being written in English. Many authors whose native or primary working language is not ...
A Beginner's Guide to Graph Theory
Jan 01, 2002; ... W. D. Wallis, A Beginner's Guide to Graph Theory, Birkhauser, 2000, 230 pp., DM78; 26. This book gives a good, general introduction to graph theory. However, from the perspective of electrical engineering students the approach is quite mathematical. This is to be expected for the ...
Compressed Video over Networks
Jan 01, 2002; ... Ming-Ting Sun and Amy R. Reibman (eds), Compressed Video over Networks, Marcel Dekker, 2001, 532 pp., US$175; L125. Networked video applications are becoming increasingly important due to the demand for video conferencing, videophone, video e-mail, digital TV, video on demand, distance ...