Sat, 27 Aug 2011, 15:25

A student writes:

> Hey Professor Patt. I was looking at the end of chapter 2 and saw that
> there
> are questions at the back of the book. Would you suggest attempting these
> problems before class or after and will they be assigned to us? Also, I saw
> there is a solution manual online but it requires a registration code. Will
> you give us that codeor where can we find it?
>
> Thanks,
> <<name withheld to protect the student who found
  problems at the end of each chapter in the book>>

Hey, Student.

Yes, there are problems at the end of each chapter, and yes, 
there is a protected manual under "instructor resources," that
we have provided for other instructors teaching the course.  

However, if you look further, you will see on the book's homepage 
(www.mhhe.com/patt2) under "Student Resources" a link to "Selected 
Solutions(Appendix F)."  You will find solutions to all of the 
odd-numbered problems for each chapter.

It will probably be easier to attempt these problems after we discuss
the concepts in class.

As I said in class last Wednesday, there will be six problem sets
assigned during the semester, the first five you will submit for
grading.  Some problems will be taken from the book.  We tend 
to take even-numbered problems, leaving the odd-numbered problems 
for you to do as you wish on your own so you can check your solutions 
with the solutions on the web page.

I am happy to see you trying to get a head start on EE 306.  I hope
you enjoy the course.

Good luck.
Yale Patt