The Comprehensive Exam will be administered as follows:
Date: April 5, 2008 (Saturday)
Time: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: 423B, 423 and 427
Closed Book, Closed Notes.
Format:
The maximum number of questions in each subject area will be 5.
Each student must answer seven questions (including the essay) covering at least three subject areas distributed as follows:
One (1) essay question from any subject area.
Two (2) questions from your subject area of choice.
Four (4) questions to cover at least two subject areas other than the subject area selected above and not more than two questions in any area.
There are no conditional passes
No “cheat” sheets are allowed; equations sheets may be distributed at the exam by the exam coordinator which may be useful – but not all inclusive of those needed to solve the problems.
Passing the Exam requires an average score of at least 70% for the seven questions answered.
Subject Areas Information:
General comments
Please note that the formulas lists are not exhaustive, and other formulas may be required in the course of solving the exam problems.
Comprehensive Exam Notes
1. Communication and DSP:
Communication Topics
Communication Formula Sheet
2. Electronics:
Electronics Topics
Electronics Formula Sheet
3. Power and Control:
Power and Control File
4. Computer Engineering:
Computer Engineering File
5. Physical Electronics:
Physical Electronics Topics
Physical Electronics Formula Sheet