PHY343 launch 12 Feb 2014 Introduction to staff and industrial partner Group project format Objectives Deliverables and assessment PHY343 support Group assignment Group work exercise (Alison Riley, USE) 2014 Project brief (Dr J Kingsley, Ossila)

PHY343 staff Academics: Dr M Grell (module leader) Dr A Buckley Hicks D30 Alison Riley from USE (University of Sheffield Enterprise) Dr J Kingsley, Ossila: Industrial client

PHY343: Group project format Groups of (5 +/- 1) students Random group assignment SAME project for all Content of PHY343 is generated by YOU Few lectures / events  self- motivated work Support by website, 2 nd yr lab access,support sessions, industrial contact

PHY343 objectives Project- orientated work Efficient networking within groups Communication, organisation Similarity to work environment Industrial / business orientated

PHY343: Job interview fitness "Have you ever compared different technologies to solve a given problem, rather than look at the different problems a given technology can address?” "How do you think members of a team should interact with each other?” "Did you ever work to a deadline? Work for a client?” ”What is your most efficient role within a team?” "Have you ever balanced effectivity versus costs of a system?” "Have you ever dealt with a collaborator who doesn’t pull his/her weight?” "How do you make decisions in a climate of uncertainty, and sub- optimal information?” "Can you work constructively with people you dislike personally?” "Have you ever developed blue- sky thinking into a detailed, specific plan?"

The project Details later form J Kingsley Real- world challenge: Ossila want to enter market Science education product Review science and market, analyse current products, why did they fail? Develop better product (better in the commercial sense)

Deliverables and Assessment Technology Survey (20%) To academics in week 3 to 7 March 2000 word report (30%) Fri 16 May am  Turnitin Peer assessment and project diary, Fri 16 May am  To assess individual contribution (30%) Project Presentation (20%) Fri 16 May 2pm+

Technology survey (20%) In week 3 to 7 March, fix date with academic assessors. Every group member attends and contributes, use ppt’s, speak in turns. STRICTLY 20 minutes in total, no more! Review and analyse current products, the market they target, their (lack of) success and the causes Expect detailed feedback from assessor

Report (30%) (2000 +/- 200) words, include word count Structured, illustrated, referenced… 2 parts:  1. Coherent overview over complete concept  2. in- depth description of your contribution 2 hardcopies to Phys&Maths student office (G12 drop box) by Fri 16 May am Electronic copy to Turnitin

Project diary & Peer assessment (30%) Project diary: Similar to lab book, keep one from day 1, keep a record of all your PHY343- related activities. Electronic diaries OK, but submit on DVD (not a hyperlink!) Peer assessment: Rate your fellow group members’ contribution from(-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3) (worst to best). Criteria to be developed by yourselves. ZERO SUM rating: Peer assessment ratings must add up to zero. Exclude yourself. Rating form to be circulated. Submit both to Phys&Maths student office by Fri 16 May am, together with reports.

Project presentation (20%) Presentation Fri 16 May, 2pm, Hicks C40 Present project work as ppt Every group member speaks Questions & Answers (incl. industrial partner)

Support Web site: 2 nd yr lab access; example product available for testing Support sessions (in 2 nd yr lab) with PHY343 academics – monitor s. e.g. Wed Feb 26, 2pm Contact to client:  Remember: He is the client, you are the service provider  One group member only holds contact  Sensible questions only

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