Introduction to Senior Design Hello and welcome to Senior Design 1 My name is Wilmer Arellano and I will be your instructor this semester. Wilmer Arellano 2014

Overview Getting started Syllabus Topics and Mentor Forms Objectives and Evaluation Teams and Mentors Topics Covered Learning Outcomes Exams Regulations Presentations Evaluation Rubrics Topics and Mentor Forms Summary of Main Activities We will talk about the most important things to get started early We will discuss the syllabus what are the objectives of the course an the evaluation methods to be used. What are the characteristics of a senior design team and how to approach a faculty that you would like to be your mentor. we will discuss the topics to be covered the learning outcomes we expert at the end of the course exams regulations regarding incomplete grades and make up exams We will also be talk about some forms that you will use when you approach to mentor with your potential Topics Wilmer Arellano 2014

The Five most important things at the beginning 1. Form a multidiscipline team 2. Select a Team Leader 3. Find Three Potential Topics 4. Find a Mentor 5. Select a Topic Senior design one using very demanding course we have learned from experience that the most important thing at the beginning are form a team find a team leader find three potential topics find a mentor select the topic the sooner you accomplish this tasks is an indication of how well you're going to perform in the rest of your project Wilmer Arellano 2014

Syllabus Details Next we will talk about the syllabus details Wilmer Arellano 2014

The objectives Course Objectives: Global Learning Objective: Develop the ability to outline and plan an engineering project with several phases and participants from distinct disciplines Conduct a team-based project Perfect communication and analysis of technical concepts and alternatives Global Learning Objective: Use a Global Perspective to achieve a design that will have Global Acceptance and minimal barriers to trade. Wilmer Arellano 2014

The objectives The main objective of the course is to prepare students for the realization of a Capstone Project. Emphasis is placed on Successful Design, an idea that involves Local and Global acceptance. Students engage in a close to real life project design and management experience. Wilmer Arellano 2014

Course Evaluation Contact information and Grading Need to read lectures and watch the assigned videos before class. Quizzes scores are based on questions from the readings and assigned videos. Make-Ups. Read syllabus for eligibility. May happen immediately after class or on a designated day, based on instructor decision. In this slide you can find my contact information my preferred method of communication is by e-mail you can also find the evaluation details and a grading scale you are going to have two projects and presentations for 40% of the total grade you will have two exams for 20% of the total grade you will have A PROJECT DEMONSTRATION for 15 percent of the total grade the final demonstration is the start of your project both in hardware and software you will need to complete a proposal for your project this proposal is only 10% of the total grade but it is required to pass the course You class participation will be evaluated as well, even though this is an online course your engagement in the project activities is going to be evaluated Wilmer Arellano 2014

Team Formation Early in the semester students must organize in teams on their own. The requirements are: Teams must be multidiscipline Contain a minimum number of 3 students per team. The typical number of members is 4. Teams of 5 students require approval by the instructor. Each team selects a team leader and finds 3 potential topics of interest It is crucial that the students form in teams early in the semester There are only two requirements, the teams must be multidiscipline and must have at least three members By multidiscipline we understand having members of both, electrical and computer engineering The optimal number of members is 4 as it will protect against a team of 3 disappearing in case of losing a team member Each team selects a team leader and finds 3 potential topics of interest Wilmer Arellano 2014

Mentors and Topics Armed with the 3 topics the team finds a Mentor and negotiates the topic of the design. During the proposal preparation students must clarify the need including: The mentor (The Client) point of view The results from a survey (The Users) The brainstorming of the team (The Designers). once you have the 3 topics the team needs to find a Mentor and negotiates the topic of the design. This process is very important and has to be taking seriously in order to be successful. Your goal is to convince a potential mentor in a single session As a continuation the team has to clarify the need including the mentor (The Client) point of view, the results from a survey (The Users), and the brainstorming of the team (The Designers). Wilmer Arellano 2014

The proposal The Proposal also includes: A Feasibility and Risk Analysis A survey of related projects and patents Theory Model Analysis of potential Ethical Dilemmas of the project Health, Safety Sustainability Standards and Globalization issues. The Proposal you need to write encompasses many different aspects of the project among them: Feasibility and Risk Analysis, Will the team succeed Globalization issues and Standards. Will the project succeed in other cultures A survey of related projects and patents The state of art Theory Model Analysis of potential Ethical Dilemmas on the project, Health, Safety, Sustainability, Wilmer Arellano 2014

Topic Covered: Introduction/Teamwork Components Problem Statement, Need Analysis and Assumptions and Limitations. Feasibility Analysis, Operating environment, Intellectual Property Intended user(s) and intended use(s), Background Globalization and Standards Health and Safety Considerations Wilmer Arellano 2014

Topic Covered (continuation): Manufacturability Considerations Environmental Considerations Ethics Concept Development, End Product Description and other Deliverables SOW/GANTT CHARTS Oral Presentation Skills Functions and Specifications Electric Grounds Power Supplies Manufacturability Considerations Make it easy for your company Environmental Considerations Save the planet SOW/GANTT CHARTS Plan your project like businessmen Electric Grounds Power Supplies Wilmer Arellano 2014

Contribution of course to meeting the professional component: In this course students will be evaluated on the following program outcomes (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g) an ability to communicate effectively (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues Working as multi-disciplinary teams to design a current engineering system, component, or process according to desired needs in an ethical framework Wilmer Arellano 2014

Relationship of course objectives to Global Learning outcomes (i) an ability to demonstrate Global Awareness about local, global, international, and intercultural issues that may affect a successful design. (ii) an ability to conduct a Global Perspective analysis leading to understand the needs of local, global, international, and intercultural markets. (iii) an ability to demonstrate Global Engagement by taking actions towards a global, international, and intercultural successful design. The main objective is that teams engage in actions towards a global, international, and intercultural successful design. Showing global awareness and conducting analysis to understand global cultures Wilmer Arellano 2014

Global Learning Required Reading Globalization and Standards http://web.eng.fiu.edu/~arellano/4010/F2007/Globalization_and_Standards.ppt Recommended reading The WTO In brief: http://wto.org/english/thewto_e/whatis_e/inbrief_e/inbr00_e.htm UNDERSTANDING THE WTO http://wto.org/english/thewto_e/whatis_e/what_stand_for_e.htm Standards Education http://www.ieee.org/education_careers/education/standards/index.html IEC Lecture series I (2005) http://www.iec.ch/about/globalreach/academia/lecture_2005.htm UNIDO Role of Standards http://www.unido.org/fileadmin/media/documents/pdf/tcb_role_standards.pdf Global learning required reading In this slide you will you will find links to important resources on global learning the only required reading is the lecture on globalization and standards however, our opinion is that students should visit all the links and gather information from all recommended sites Wilmer Arellano 2014

Department regulations concerning incomplete grades: Must not be able to complete the course through documented circumstances beyond his/her control. Must be passing the course prior to that part of the course that is not completed. Must contact the instructor or the secretary immediately before or during the part missed, so the instructor will be aware of the circumstances causing the incomplete. Must make up the incomplete work through the instructor of the course and should not be allowed to sit through another entire course to make up the incomplete. Must make proper arrangements with the instructor to complete the course before the last two weeks of the second term. Please read this slide carefully Incomplete grades apply only under circumstances beyond your control and strict regulations apply regarding notification to the instructor, how to complete the missed work and eligibility Wilmer Arellano 2014

Learning Activities Next we will summarize the learning activities that you will accomplish during this semester Wilmer Arellano 2014

Project Conception and Management Students form in multidiscipline teams Members of each team select a team leader Teams find 3 potential topics of interest Teams negotiate with potential mentors their mentorship and the topic. Mentor and topic are selected. Students form in multidiscipline teams Members of each team select a team leader Teams find 3 potential topics of interest Teams negotiate with potential mentors their mentorship and the topic. Mentor and topic are selected. Wilmer Arellano 2014

Communication Teams prepare a Project Proposal with two partial deliveries with revisions. Teams present to the class their project in two deliveries. Teams specifically present why their team is multidiscipline. Teams specifically present their Global Content as Impact of Standards on Trading in a Global Market, acceptance of their project in a different culture and collaboration tools. Teams prepare a Project Proposal with two partial deliveries with revisions. Teams present to the class their project in two deliveries. Teams specifically present why their team is multidiscipline and their understanding of global issues Wilmer Arellano 2014

Global Positioning Students upload to youtube.com a presentation on their project where they introduce their team and provide demonstrations and explanations about the starting project. These videos are accessible to people in any country with no internet restrictions. Samples can be found in Google with keywords: “YouTube FIU senior design projects” Your team will need to upload in a video to YouTube a presentation on their project where they introduce their team and provide demonstrations and explanations about the starting project. These videos must have open access to the general public. You can Google: “YouTube FIU senior design projects” Wilmer Arellano 2014

Examination Policy: This is different from incomplete regulations Please read carefully as it explains the eligibility criteria for make-up evaluations including oral presentations Wilmer Arellano 2014

Presentation Rubrics problem background we understand you presenting the correct information for the presentation command of subject matter relates to the correct use of engineering language command of language relates to the use of the natural language you are also going to be evaluated by the quality of your slides by the equal participation of each team member and by appropiatness of dress this it will total 90% of the presentation the remaining 10% of the grade will be related to your global learning presentation The rubric for the first presentation is very similar to this one but there is no global learning evaluation in the first presentation Wilmer Arellano 2014

Topics and Mentor Forms Next we will talk about topics and mentors forms The topics form will be used by your team to present your ideas to a potential mentor the better you complete these forms the greater the chance to obtain the mentor of your choice The mentor form will be used by mentors to evaluate how well the team presented the ideas and how well the interview went Wilmer Arellano 2014

These slide shows the project summary form You will complete this form to present the three potential topics to the mentor It includes a summarized problem statement where you will briefly explain the main problem you are trying to solve The objectives and constraints sections will describe the main characteristics of your project The product description section is a natural language description of the operation of your product The end product description section will explain the product now using the engineering language The Senior one hardware project section is not to be completed at this time as it will be part of a second iteration on the form Wilmer Arellano 2014

These light shows the potential mentor interview evaluation checklist The top portion of the form is to be completed by the team while the bottom portion of the form is to be completed by the potential mentor Every potential mentor that you interview will need to complete a copy of the bottom part of this form once that you find a mentor that accepts your topic you stop the process Wilmer Arellano 2014

Summary of Main Activities Students form in multidiscipline teams (3 – 5 members) Members of each team select a team leader Teams propose 3 potential topics of interest and present those in class Teams negotiate with potential mentors their mentorship and the topic. Mentor and topic are selected. Teams prepare a Project Proposal a 3 step process with partial deliveries and revisions Two reports and presentations, Research 1 and Research 2, include different sections of the proposal A final proposal is prepared including the updated sections of Research 1 an Research 2 (after revisions by instructor). The remaining sections of the proposal are included. (A signed EEL 4921C proposal is required to pass the course) Students upload to youtube.com a presentation on their project where they introduce their team and provide demonstrations and explanations about the starting project. (20% of the project) Students form in multidiscipline teams Members of each team select a team leader Teams find 3 potential topics of interest Teams negotiate with potential mentors their mentorship and the topic. Mentor and topic are selected. Wilmer Arellano 2014

Review Getting started Syllabus Topics and Mentor Forms Objectives and Evaluation Teams and Mentors Topics Covered Learning Outcomes Exams Regulations Presentations Evaluation Rubrics Topics and Mentor Forms Summary of Main Activities We will talk about the most important things to get started early We will discuss the syllabus what are the objectives of the course an the evaluation methods to be used. What are the characteristics of a senior design team and how to approach a faculty that you would like to be your mentor. we will discuss the topics to be covered the learning outcomes we expert at the end of the course exams regulations regarding incomplete grades and make up exams We will also be talk about some forms that you will use when you approach to mentor with your potential Topics Wilmer Arellano 2014

& Questions Answers If you have any doubts please feel free to e-mail me with your questions Wilmer Arellano 2014