AS Automaatio- ja systeemitekniikan projektityöt Introduction

General Information Timetable Communication with the instructor Grading and credits Deliverables About working in a project Content

General Teachers: Pekka Forsman, Mika Strömman, Kai Zenger, Heikki Hyyti + bunch of researchers and assistants as instructors Unique & independent project works in groups of several students Finnish, Swedish and English can be used in documenting and presentations. The instructor of the project work can have some requirements.

Information Noppa (please sign on the course in Oodi!) - timetable, possible changes, results Wiki: - instructions for project, documenting - accounts by using the form on the wiki page

Timetable in Noppa (Spring 2013) 23.1 Kickup event, choosing the assignment 6.2 Presentations of Project Plans 20.3 Intermediate Reports 8.5 Final Report + Demo (Group A) 15.5 Final Report + Demo (Group B) 29.5 Ultimate DL for Documenting AS2, Wednesday The reports MUST be in Wiki 24 hours prior to the event.

Communication with the instructor Contact the instructor right away! Specify the project with the instructor. Keep the instructor informed about all the changes in project Send reports for comments in advance The instructor acquires all the needed components and helps to use needed tools

Grading and credits Amount of credits are estimated in the project plan. Instructor gives a statement of the project work. Final grading and amount of credits are evaluated by the responsible teachers on the course. Grading is based on: Difficulty Quality of the results Quality of reporting Implementation of the project plan Co-operation with the instructor Teamwork and its reporting

Deliverables Project plan + 10 min presentation Intermediate report + 10 min presentation Final report min presentation + demo The time limit for presentation should not be exceeded. Participation requires that all presentations are listened. Exception: The final reports are presented in two separate sessions A and B. It is not absolutely necessary to participate in other group’s session. Instructions for documenting in Wiki. Keep track on time spent on project for all team members! Report how teamworking turned out and how did you organize your work.

About working in a project Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishment toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. ~Andrew Carnegie – Goals, timetable, resource allocation, budget, communications & documenting, quality, risks “Hyvin suunniteltu on puoleksi tehty”

Different project types Research projects - risks are high - changes in plans very likely - Sometimes a project can be successful even if the original goals are not met Product development projects -The process often based on gatemodel -Risks are handled by starting small Delivery projects - risks should be low - the project planning is easier (?) - timetables for procurement and work - penalties if the original goals are not met