1. 1 Welcome to Senior Design 4106 Fall 2005 Section B: Dr. Marc Goetschalckx Dr. Spyros Reveliotis Webpage: http://www.isye.gatech.edu/~spyros Acknowledgement: We want to thank Prof. Swann for her efforts in the initial preparation of this presentation

2. 2 Course Objectives and Skills  Provides a problem analysis and system design experience similar to ISyE professional practice  Gives an opportunity to practice and perfect the skills of technical writing and oral presentation.

3. 3 You will improve skills in:  Systems Analysis and Design  Technical Writing  Public Speaking  Team Work  Project and Time Management

4. 4 You will improve skills in:  Systems Analysis and Design Define a problem Identify and analyze relevant factors Develop a model of the system under study Choose and apply appropriate IE methodologies and computational tools Generate and evaluate alternative solutions Design the needed system Suggest an implementation plan

5. 5 You will improve skills in:  Technical Writing Written communication help determines the value of your work Electronic communication also matters  Public Speaking A clear, concise, and convincing presentation can make the difference for a successful project

6. 6 You will improve skills in:  Team Work (Mirrors the real world) Learn to cooperate with diverse individuals Coordinate activities with group members and client (Choose your members carefully)  Avoid being a hitchhiker or couch potato! Group participation will count  Your Responsibility, not Ours

7. 7 You will improve skills in:  Time Management Find a way to complete activities on time, even when conflicts arise  Reports and presentations will not be accepted late

8. 8 Project Phases:  Project definition (through 9/22/2005) Defining the design problem Understanding significant and relevant factors  Interim (through 11/3/2005) Collecting, analyzing, and validating data Improving understanding of factors Finalizing Design Strategy  Final (through 12/8/2005) Implementation Demonstrating value addition

9. 9 Organization of your Deliverables  Content  Report (Paper and electronic) Project Definition Interim Final  Presentation (6 total) In-class and at client for each report Schedule client presentations in advance

10. 10 Report Tips  Write clearly and type all reports.  Include a title page, table of contents and page numbers in long reports.  Include a < 1 page Executive Summary.  Use drawings that are neat, clean, properly titled, and scaled.  Date all your reports and correspondence.  Use correct names (and titles where appropriate).  Appropriately acknowledge everyone who assisted you in your efforts.  Keep a copy of everything you give your instructors or client.  Keep well-organized records of all your work.

11. 11 Clients  Projects require time and effort from client employees  They participate to: Receive valuable assistance Express good will toward GT and students Promote your education so industry benefits

12. 12 Professional Conduct  Keep your client’s best interests as your paramount concern.  Apply the proper tools and methodologies thoroughly, accurately, honestly and in a manner appropriate for the task at hand.  Dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion.  Be prompt and punctual.  Be polite to everyone.  Be honest in your dealings with colleagues, client, and faculty.

13. 13 Tentative Schedule DateActivityRemark 8/25/2005Group composition reportSubmit to the instructors by 12:00pm 8/25/2005Tutorial on Presenting and Audience AnalysisRoom: IC 205 9/8/2005Project definition report dueSubmit to the instructors by 12:00pm 9/13/2005 and 9/15/2005Presentation of project definition (in class)Room: IC 205 1/28/2005 to 2/4/2005 9/27/2005 and 9/29/2005 Presentation of project definition to client Industry Executive Panel; Tutorial on writing Schedule at least one week ahead Room IC 205 10/18/2005Interim report dueSubmit to the instructors by 12:00pm 10/20/2005 and 10/25/2005Interim presentation (in class)Room: IC 205 10/27/2005 to 11/3/2005Interim presentation to clientSchedule at least one week ahead 11/22/2005Final report dueSubmit to the instructors by 12:00pm 11/29/2005 and 12/1/2005Final presentation (in class)Room: IC 205 12/6/2005 to 12/8/2005Final presentation to clientSchedule at least one week ahead

14. 14 Grading  Content, reports and presentations all count  Grades can be different for different members of the same group  See section syllabus for details

15. Thanks to Dr. Pritchett for the material in this slide.15 Faculty Advisor Role  Support: Monitor design process  And give helpful advice as warranted! Suggest ‘Experts’ to talk to Prevent abuse by companies Give good grades as warranted by good projects  Judge: Monitor design process  Ensure you are putting in thought and effort Make certain you are applying your intellect Ensure professional relations with companies Give bad grades as warranted by bad efforts

16. 16 Final Comments  Projects can be fun and rewarding despite the hard work  Enjoy this taste of the real world and opportunity to apply your skills