Weaving a Microwaves Thread Through the Curriculum

工程电气（55）本项目通过在几个电气和计算机工程课程中实施教育创新，培养对微波和模拟集成电路（IC）设计新兴趋势的系统级视角和欣赏。将射频和微波电子材料和概念垂直整合到所有本科课程的策略允许在课程中编织微波领域的线索。在现有的高级微波课程中正在引进一个最先进的亚微米CMOS建模实验室；在初级高级模拟课程中，正在建立分布式放大器设计实验室；实验练习被纳入二年级的电路课程；同时，微波系统的演示也被整合到大一的入门课程中。课程内容以其他机构的示范课程开发经验为基础。项目评估计划跟踪目前用于课程评估的ABET标准。拓展活动包括继续与拥有大量印第安学生的中学和高中进行互动。

Engineering Electrical (55)This project is fostering both a system-level perspective as well as an appreciation for emerging trends in microwave and analog integrated circuit (IC) design by implementing educational innovations into several Electrical and Computer Engineering courses. A strategy of vertical integration of RF and microwave electronics materials and concepts through all undergraduate class levels allows weaving a microwave area thread through the curriculum. A state-of-the-art sub-micron CMOS modeling laboratory is being introduced in an existing senior-level microwave course; a distributed amplifier design laboratory is under development in a junior-level advanced analog course; laboratory exercises are being incorporated into a sophomore circuits course; and a microwave system demonstration is being integrated into the freshmen-level introductory course. The curricular components are building on exemplary course development experiences from other institutions. The project assessment plan tracks ABET criteria currently in use for curriculum assessment. Outreach activities include continuing interaction with middle and high schools that have a large Native American student base.