ECE 581 - Syllabus

Online Tools
Zoom will be used for all lectures. The meeting will be live during the normal lecture time, and a recording will be posted to the course schedule page shorlty after lecture
Canvas will be used for assignment submission
Slack will be used for peer-to-peer collaboration and instructor-student communication
Slido will be used for anonymous feedback and Q&A during lecture livestreams

Policies
No late work will be accepted except in cases of documented medical emergences.
Collaboration is encouraged on all assignments except quizzes and exams.
Assignments will be due in lecture on the day listed in the course schedule. The assignment is due prior to the start of the scheduled period.
All written assignments will be submitted through Canvas

Textbook
(recommended) Erickson and MaksimovicFundamentals of Power Electronics 2^nd Edition
Available at UT bookstore or through online retailers

Safety during COVID-19 pandemic
Students are required to wear face masks at all times and maintain social distancing (6 feet between individuals in traditional classrooms, or, in instructional laboratories and similar settings, only a few minutes in closer proximity when absolutely necessary to achieve learning objectives). Students who are feeling ill or experiencing symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, or a higher than normal temperature will be excused from class and should stay at home.
Instructors have the right to ask those who are not complying with these requirements to leave class in the interest of everyone's health and safety. In the event that a student refuses to comply with these requirements, the instructor has the right to cancel class
Additionally, following other simple practices will promote good health in and out of the classroom, such as frequent and thorough hand washing, wiping down desks and seats with disinfectant wipes whenever possible, not sharing personal items such as pens and cell phones, and avoiding crowded hallways and other enclosed spaces.
The Volunteer Creed reminds us that we bear the torch in order to give light to others. As Volunteers, we commit to caring for one another and for the members of the communities in which we live, work, and learn. This semester, the University asks that we all demonstrate the Volunteer spirit by following these and other health guidelines and requirements.

Monitor the University COVID-19 webpage frequently for the most up-to-date information on UTK policy
Daily self-screening is required for all students, faculty, and staff, prior to coming to campus
The UTK Data monitoring and contingency options keeps track of suspected and confirmed cases of the virus on campus, as well as temporary closures of campus facilities.

Additional notices for all students
If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please submit a letter from Disability Services in a timely manner so that your needs may be addressed. Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented disabilities. (865-974-6087, 2227 Dunford Hall).
Every effort will be made to reasonably and fairly deal with students who have serious religious observances that conflict with scheduled exams, assignments, etc. Please notify the instructor well in advance, so that there is time to make adequate arrangements.
All students of the University of Tennessee are responsible for knowing and adhering to the academic integrity policy of this institution. Violations of this policy may include: cheating, plagiarism, aid of academic dishonesty, fabrication, lying, bribery, and threatening behavior. All incidents of academic misconduct shall be reported. Students who are found to be in violation of the academic integrity policy will be subject to both academic sanctions from the faculty member and non-academic sanctions (including but not limited to university probation, suspension, or expulsion). For further information, please refer to the university Standards of Conduct and the academic policies and procedures, present in hilltopics