School of Technology

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

General Purpose Teaching Labs

Potter – Rooms 108, 208 212, 308, 316 (208 is Communication Lab) | Add this lab to the form
To allow for flexibility of scheduling and maximum utilization, these laboratories are designed for general purpose use ranging from electronic circuits, logic design, or digital signal processing to Programming using Matlab/Simulink, C++, or Java. Needed equipment such as digital signal processing boards, digital system design boards, or curve tracers is stored in Potter Room 304 and brought into the laboratories as needed. Due to the wide ranging topics covered in these courses each lab is equipped with 20-25 computer work stations and 15-18 stations of test equipment consisting of: oscilloscopes, signal generators, multi-meters, and DC power supplies. Students perform a variety of experiments designed to teach traditional engineering principles and design concepts as well as use the lab during open lab time to complete assignments and work on projects. The rooms are designed to have 20-24 students working individually to 24-30 students working in teams of two.

Among the needs: Potter 108: 15 stations of: Tektronix TDS2024B oscilloscopes, BK Precision 4045 20 MHz signal generators, Agilent 34405A digital multi-meters, and BK Precision 1761 triple output DC power supplies. Move the Faraday room to provide students more room at each lab station.
Potter 316: 18 stations of: Tektronix TDS2024B oscilloscopes, BK Precision 4045 20 MHz signal generators, Agilent 34405A digital multi-meters, and BK Precision 1761 triple output DC power supplies. 25 computer work stations

Senior Design Lab

Potter – Room 204 | Add this lab to the form
This lab is designed for students to work on their senior design projects or use as an open lab when all other labs are being utilized (no labs are taught in this room). This lab is equipped with 10 computer work stations and 7 stations of test equipment consisting of: oscilloscopes, signal generators, multi-meters, and DC power supplies. The room is designed for students to meet in groups and work on projects.

Among the needs: Updated facilities. 10 computer work stations and seven stations of Tektronix TDS2024B oscilloscopes, BK Precision 4045 20 MHz signal generators, Agilent 34405A digital multi-meters, and BK Precision 1761 triple output DC power supplies.

Process Control/Power/Mechatronics Lab

Potter – Room 112 | Add this lab to the form
This lab can be used for a wide variety of process control, power, and instrumentation experiments. The lab includes easy access to three-phrase AC as well as variable-output high voltage DC power supplies. The lab is equipped with 12 Hampden Fixed/Variable AC and DC high voltage power supplies, 12 computer work stations, and 12 stations of test equipment consisting of: oscilloscopes, signal generators, multi-meters, and DC power supplies. Eight of the workstations are equipped with Allen Bradley PLC-5 processors and accessory modules.

Among the needs: Updated facilities. Eight Allen Bradley PLC stations, 12 stations of Tektronix TDS2024B oscilloscopes, BK Precision 4045 20 MHz signal generators, Agilent 34405A digital multi-meters, and BK Precision 1761 triple output DC power supplies, 12 computer work stations.

Control Systems/Electric Drives Lab

Potter – Room 219 | Add this lab to the form
This lab is used for electric drives, advanced electric drives, and control systems experiments. It is also used by graduate students for graduate research. The lab is equipped with 5 dSpace 1104 data acquisition and control kits, 5 Motor Solver lab dynamometers kits, 5 HiRel Systems inverter boards. It is also equipped with 6 Quanser IP02 inverted pendulums. In addition there are 10 computer work stations, and 10 stations of test equipment consisting of: oscilloscopes, signal generators, multi-meters, and DC power supplies.

Among the needs: Five dSpace 1104 data acquisition and control kits, 5 Motor Solver lab dynamometers kits, five HiRel Systems inverter boards.

Department of Computer Information Technology and Graphics

Computer Graphics/Sketching Lab (Mac lab)

Anderson—Room 216 (229 temporarily) | Add this lab to the form

This is a teaching laboratory. Lectures and hands-on experiments covering the topics of computer graphics, sketching, and multimedia production and editing take place in this facility. There are 24 Mac OS workstations in this lab. It is equipped with the most current versions of Adobe and Apple applications used by graphic professionals on the job today.

Among the needs: Software, 3D printer

Computer Graphics/Animation Lab (PCs)

Classroom Office—Room 234 | Add this lab to the form

A hands-on laboratory used to teach page layout, web design, and 3D modeling and animation. The lab is equipped with 26 Windows workstations containing the latest version of industry standard software. The lab is also equipped for scanning and outputting tabloid-size color prints.

Among the needs: 3D software with high-end deep graphics to deal with motion, high-end multi-media and video, licensing for software

Virtualized Computer Labs (3 labs with pcs’s, 1 lab with dual boot iMac’s for OS+ Windows 7 OS)

Powers—Rooms 111-114 | Add this lab to the form

Four state-of-the-art computer technology labs offer hands-on access to applications covering all aspects of information and graphics technology. The labs allow for the capturing and archiving of lectures. Students can then access the digitally recorded modules from anywhere at any time to work on a self-paced basis. Three of the four labs are equipped with 21 Windows workstations.

Network Room/Lab

Powers—Room 108 | Add this lab to the form

This facility is used by the CITG Networking and Information Assurance and Security students and faculty for both instruction and research projects.

Department of Construction Science and Organizational Leadership

Construction Management Lab

Anderson—Room 155 | Add this lab to the form

The Construction Management Laboratory is a teaching laboratory. Lectures and hands-on experiments covering the topics of construction scheduling, construction management, materials testing, soils, and and land surveying take place in this facility. There are 25 computer workstations, a ceiling-mounted multi-media projector, document camera, multimedia sound equipment, and a laser printer in this lab. The lab is equipped with the most current versions of industry standard software including WinEstimator, MS Project, Primavera/SureTrak, Sight Survey, and others. This laboratory is a very important resource for the Construction Management and Engineering Technologies program. Up to six courses each school year rely on this lab, and it also serves as an open lab resource for the CMET students. Open lab time is extremely important as students work individually and in groups outside of the formal class times in order to complete assigned projects, enhance their understanding of topics, and work on their capstone senior project.

Soils Testing Lab

Anderson—Room 159 | Add this lab to the form

This is a teaching/research facility with state of the art equipment required for testing of soils. Testing according to the American Society for Testing and Materials are performed in this facility.

Materials Testing Lab

Anderson—Room 161 | Add this lab to the form

This is a teaching/research facility with state-of-the-art equipment for testing different construction materials, such as concrete, wood, and steel, as well as structures. Equipment for testing of performance and durability is also available.

Architectural/Civil Engineering Technology Computer-Aided Design Lab

Anderson —Room 250 | Add this lab to the form

The Architectural/Civil Engineering Technology Computer Aided Design Laboratory is a fully configured teaching laboratory. This lab offers hands-on training over the topics of Computer Aided Design and Sketching (in courses covering Residential and Commercial Construction, Route Surveying, and Land Surveying), Estimating and Construction Costs & Bidding. This laboratory is equipped with 31 computer workstations, a ceiling-mounted multi-media projector, document camera, multimedia sound equipment, two printers, and two plotters. Applications available include the latest versions of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit Architecture, Land Desktop Companion, 2DS Max, Architectural AutoCAD, MD Solids, Visual Analysis, WinEst, Primavera/SureTrak, and MatchWare. This laboratory is the most critical resource of the Construction Management and Engineering Technologies program. Up to 10 courses each school year rely on this lab, and it also serves as an open lab resource for the CMET students. Open lab time is extremely important as the students work individually and in groups outside of the formal class times in order to complete assigned projects, enhance their understanding of topics, and work on their capstone senior project.