What This Document Is
This is the syllabus for ECE 2040, Linear Electric Circuits, offered at Auburn University in Fall 2020. It is a course document outlining expectations, policies, and logistical information for students enrolled in the class.
Why This Document Matters
This syllabus is essential for any student registered for ECE 2040. It details important dates, grading criteria, attendance policies, and academic honesty guidelines. Students should refer to this document throughout the semester to stay informed about course requirements and expectations. It also serves as a contract between the instructor and the students.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This syllabus provides an overview of the course but does not contain the course content itself. It does not include lecture notes, homework assignments, or exam questions. It is a guide to the course, not a substitute for active participation and engagement with the material.
What This Document Provides
The syllabus includes the instructor’s contact information, meeting times and location, office hours, a link to the course website, a list of course objectives, the required textbook, details regarding attendance expectations (including adjustments for a hybrid learning environment due to COVID-19), the grading breakdown (projects, exams, homework, optional final exam), the academic honesty policy, and a policy regarding photography/recording in class. It also outlines the course grading policy.