Papers about TIMS
Real-World Learning with TIMS in Communications Systems Education
This study from Wentworth Institute of Technology evaluates the impact of using the Telecommunication Instructional Modelling System (TIMS) in a senior-level Communications Systems course. By integrating TIMS hardware labs alongside MATLAB-based simulations, students gain hands-on experience with real analog signals across topics like AM/FM modulation, sampling, and digital modulation schemes (ASK, BPSK, FSK).
The paper highlights measurable improvements in student performance, with those using TIMS achieving a 77.8% rate of B- or higher, compared to 60.8% under traditional methods. Surveys showed 96.3% of students felt TIMS helped them better understand the content, and 92.6% reported increased interest in the subject.
This work demonstrates how TIMS can bridge theory and practical understanding, engaging students in real-world telecommunications learning.
Enhancing Signals and Systems Education through In-Class Labs Using TIMS
This paper by faculty from Wentworth Institute of Technology and New York City College of Technology explores the impact of integrating hands-on laboratory exercises into a traditional Signals and Systems course. Using Emona TIMS hardware for amplitude modulation, demodulation, and sampling, combined with MATLAB-based simulations, students gained a deeper understanding of complex theoretical concepts.
The redesigned course significantly improved student performance and engagement — increasing the percentage of students achieving a B- or better from 53% to 76%. Student surveys also showed that 87% agreed the lab exercises improved their learning, and 81% reported increased interest in the subject. This research highlights the pedagogical value of combining physical experimentation with theoretical instruction in engineering education.
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Rapid transition of traditionally hands-on labs to online instruction in engineering courses
Dominik May, Beshoy Morkos, Andrew Jackson, Nathaniel J. Hunsu, Amy Ingalls & Fred Beyette
To cite this article: Dominik May, Beshoy Morkos, Andrew Jackson, Nathaniel J. Hunsu, Amy Ingalls & Fred Beyette (2022): Rapid transition of traditionally hands-on labs to online instruction in engineering courses, European Journal of Engineering Education, DOI: 10.1080/03043797.2022.2046707
Switching from Hands-on Labs to Exclusively Online Experimentation in Electrical and Computer Engineering Courses
Paper by May, D., & Morkos, B., & Jackson, A., & Beyette, F. R., & Hunsu, N., & Walther, J., & Ingalls, A. Emona netCIRCUITlabs equipment is featured in this paper presented at 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Virtual Conference.
Radio Engineering: CipherCAD – University of Defense, Brno, Czech Republic – Paper by Vaclav PLATENKA & Antonin MAZALEK
This paper describes the CipherCAD testbed as a unique workplace for the development, design, testing, verification and teaching of the communications systems. TIMS-301 is used in the IQ modulation section.
5G – Modelling the Future Using TIMS – Dr Martin Rakus
The paper describes an implementation of modelling approach in contemporary education of IT technology. Modelling is performed using TIMS – Telecommunications Instructional Modelling System, developed by EMONA, AU.
Virtual Experiments and Instruments – A&M University Qatar
This paper describes Computer Aided Learning (CAL) methodologies incorporated in teaching at the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program of Texas A&M University at Qatar, featuring Emona net*TIMS.
TU Dortmund Germany – Report on the set of TIMS Systems
Report by the Communication Technology Institute (chair Prof. Dr. R. Kays) of Technische Universität Dortmund’s Faculty of Electrical Engineering & Information Technology (Germany) on the set of TIMS systems used in student’s experiments
Development of a Wireless Sensor Network – Swarthmore College
Department of Engineering – Senior Engineering Design Project, Masabumi Chano, Adviser: Dr. Lynne A. Molter
MSOE Paper – ASEE
AC 2011-2298: ANALOG AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS USING EMONA TIMS
JayWierer, Edward W. Chandler, Milwaukee School of Engineering