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Introduction
Hands-on training is a key part of an engineering curriculum
where knowledge of concepts is reinforced by the practical
application of those concepts in a laboratory environment.
A robust engineering curriculum has a good mix of theory
classes (where concepts are taught) and laboratory classes
(where theories are examined) to help students comprehend
the information being taught.
To demonstrate key engineering concepts, educators will
design lab experiments that support the class curriculum.
Lab administrators then determine what instruments and
components are needed to support the lesson plan. Most
often, multiple printed lab manuals are created and given
out as reference guides for students to use as they conduct
the experiments. The lab manual can include technical
background, objectives and the step-by-step instructions
required for completing experiments. During the lab, the
teacher and/or lab administrator will assist students as
they conduct experiments, solving problems and providing
additional background for the material. When finished, the
students will then submit a lab report documenting their work,
which is graded based on the students’ results.
Figure 1. Educator (Teacher /Lab Admin) workflow for designing and conducting laboratory classes for engineering students.
Typical Laboratory Class Workflow: