Design and implementation of an electronics laboratory simulator

This paper describes the design and implementation of a computer-simulated laboratory for use in undergraduate engineering education. The simulated laboratory is implemented in a Windows environment. Several forms of tutorials and other assistance are available to the user to complete the laboratory. Evaluations indicate that when the simulation is used with class lectures, there is a significant improvement in both theory and lab knowledge. Use of the simulation significantly cuts subsequent time and requests for assistance in the physical lab.