Structured Redesign of a Circuits Laboratory

Introduction Laboratory (lab) experiments are an inherent part of the engineering curriculum. It is a wellestablished principle that students learn best by hands-on experiences. The lab experiments are used to provide students with practical skills but these courses also play an important role of providing necessary engineering skills like teamwork, formal report writing and trouble-shooting (Davies 2008, Al-Bahi 2007, Krivickas and Krivickas 2007, Feisel and Rosa 2013) in addition to providing best safety practices and sensory awareness (Watai, Arthur and Brophy 2007). So it is important to keep the lab courses updated and to frequently evaluate the value proposition of these courses.