Open Educational Resources
Document Type
Assignment
Publication Date
Fall 12-7-2025
Abstract
This assignment requires students to select a major concept from the ENGR 204 Electrical Circuits textbook and explore it through historical research, conceptual explanation, problem-solving, and real-world application. The project is structured to promote understanding through multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression, following Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. Students will describe the history and importance of the chosen concept, explain its main ideas using written or visual aids, solve representative and advanced problems related to the topic, and demonstrate how the concept appears in real-world engineering contexts. The submission must include clearly labeled sections, supporting visuals or simulations, and properly cited sources.
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Comments
Comment 1:
You may want to list sample textbook chapters or page ranges so students know exactly where to find the concepts they can choose from.
Comment 2:
For the “History of the Concept” section, consider giving one short example—such as a brief mention of Georg Ohm—to clarify the expected level of historical detail.
Comment 3:
In the problem-solving sections, it might help to clarify whether students should create original problems or modify existing ones from the textbook.
Comment 4:
The project requires diagrams and simulations; adding guidance on acceptable formats (hand-drawn, digital, simulation screenshots) would make expectations clearer.
Comment 5:
For the “Application” section, consider suggesting engineering tools students may use—such as LTspice or Multisim—to support their real-world circuit demonstrations.