ISIM is a laboratory based first-year course at Olin College in which I built circuits and conducted experiments. My coursework included 10 problem sets, 9 lab reports, and one final project. My final project was to create and calibrate a color sensor using photoresistors. Also check out some of my favorite labs:
- to teach the basic concepts and skills related to building and analyzing analog circuits
- to cover the fundamental concepts for circuit analysis
- to follow the broader themes of making measurements, doing real experiments, and analyzing data
- to emphasize making electronic measurements
- In science and engineering, many measurements are made through sensors, circuits, and computer-based data acquisition.
The course website and textbook can be found here for reference.