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EPICS Introductory Lecture This is for students NEW to EPICS Returning EPICS Students should be in Phys 223! Making a difference by design
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EPICS Introductory Lecture This is for students NEW to EPICS Returning EPICS Students should be in ARMS B071! Making a difference by design
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Learning Objectives At the end of class, you will be able to: Describe EPICS List at least 2 of the expectations for EPICS students Describe the grading procedures in EPICS List at least 3 things that will happen in the first four weeks of class
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EPICS Design Notebooks Free gift!!! Used to record your Individual activities (like going to lecture) Ideas, process of getting to solutions Interactions with others Contacts and Resources REFLECTIVE THINKING Put your name in the front Each page is to be numbered, dated Important to record your accomplishments, the process to get there and your thinking Like writing answers to test questions Use the notebook, blogs, wiki’s, other paper, etc. New Microsoft OneNote Template Syllabus and handouts
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EPICS will be … What you make it Transformational experience, personally and professionally Preparation to become a leader in industry, government, or community Alumni data support EPICS preparing for future success Take initiative. Take risks. Ask questions. Have fun.
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EPICS is … Multidisciplinary Design Professional Preparation Service-Learning Learning Objectives Disciplinary knowledge Design Process Life-long learning Customer Awareness (project partners) Teamwork (leadership) Communication Ethics Social Context
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EPICS Schedule 4:30 Lecture 5:30 Lecture EPICS Labs (36) (team) 2 hrs Outside of lab work – 1 Credit Outside of lab work – 2 credits DOCUMENTED evidence of outside of lab progress required for an good grade 5 Lecture units 10 Lecture units
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First meeting Introduce team members Review projects from last semester if applicable Assign team members to projects Can make changes Have returning students as mentors Determine roles Plan trip to project partner ( Learn about the partner!) Technology check Log into the EPICS computer network and myEPICS, check your ID on the door locks Should leave with tasks for the week and/or meeting time with project team Begin thinking of goals/responsibilities It may not be totally clear the first week but it will Speak up and ask questions!
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Team Organization(s) Project Manager Design Lead Advisor Proj Part Liaison Team members Project Archivist Proj Part Liaison Project Archivist Team members Proj Part Liaison Project Archivist Team members TA Each team has a name and acronym
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Team Roles Project Manager - manages overall team and team meetings, monitors progress of the project(s) Design Lead- lead individual project and development of the design, project documentation and delivery Project Archivist– accountable for timelines, project and design documentation Project Partner Liaison - manage communications with project partner Webmaster - maintains the team’s web page Financial Officer – Manages team budget Everyone does NOT have a specific role New students can take on roles
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Grading Simulates industry performance appraisals Set team goals through the semester plan Individual responsibilities set by week 4 with advisor – agreement on expectations Checked at week 4, 8 (12) and 16 Grade yourself Point to evidence to support that grade Highlight accomplishments and point to documentation Most Common Grade in EPICS is an A A’s are earned, NOT just given for showing up
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General Grading guidelines A = Excellence in work completed and documented B = Good achievement in work completed and documented C = Adequate achievement in work completed and documented D = Inadequate achievement in work completed and documented F = Fails to meet minimum achievement in work completed and documented. For accomplishments and outcomes that are appropriate for course level and number of credits
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Grading – Learn by Doing Individual grade reflects the quality and quantity of the student’s documented accomplishments and learning, and team’s accomplishments. Juniors and Seniors must show excellence and initiative for an A – DO NOT have to be a project leader First-year & sophomores, can get an A following and meeting expectations with excellence, but NOT JUST SHOWING UP
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Resources you need to know about EPICS Website Forms, templates, resources Each team has own website myEPICS Activated when registered for class Skills sessions, team info, peer evaluations SharePoint server Archive project and design documentation Team email list Epics-<team name.@ecn.purdue.eduname.@ecn.purdue.edu Advisors (instructors) may or may NOT be on list
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Paperwork NO Personal Reimbursements!!!!!! Use the EPICS purchasing procedures to buy what we need Each team has to create a budget Initially have $200 to spend Model release form Armstrong Safety Agreement
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EPICS Lab Space Computer Lab Build Lab Electronics Prototyping Small Group Meeting Conference Room 1098B Conference Room 1098C EPICS Office 1200
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Lab Use Labs are for EPICS students only Privilege to use labs and computer room No charge for printing UNLESS it is abused ONLY EPICS WORK Swipe your card the first day Safety-first mindset Respect for shared space Enable projects to make a difference
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Emergency Procedures
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General Guidelines Call 911 – give location Sign up for Purdue Alert text messages Review the ARMS building emergency plan
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Emergency Procedures Evacuation Shelter-In-Place Severe Weather Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Release Active Shooter
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Evacuation Indicated by fire alarm Evacuate immediately Meet at rally point between PUSH and Hampton (Civil)
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Severe Weather Indicated by All Hazard Sirens Proceed down the stairs to the basement Be prepared to kneel facing a wall and cover your head
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HAZMAT Close all windows and doors Move to shelter-in-place location Do not use elevators Look to usual information channels for additional information
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Active Shooter Take refuge in a lockable room Prefer rooms without visibility to outside/halls Lock interior but not exterior doors Barricade doors if possible Call 911 discretely Try to get further information (purdue.edu)
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Questions?
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Reminder for 5:30 Lecture The 5:30 Lecture will only meet for the first week. Rest of lectures will be completed online Watch Video: https://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS/pur due/individual-documents/taped-lectures https://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS/pur due/individual-documents/taped-lectures Submit attendance in myEPICS by date listed on Lecture Schedule (usually 2 weeks)
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Keys to success Ask lots of questions Learn to see your project partner’s perspective Listen to partners and stakeholders Work together and Respect others Respect and care for EPICS equipment and labs Be flexible, laugh and have fun! Make a difference
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Parting Words for today…. The projects you deliver mean the world to your community partner, give them your best effort. Attendance Form Fill in name and 10-digit PU ID “T” for Question 1 It takes approximately two weeks from the date of the lecture to update myEPICS with your attendance. Have a great semester!
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