Senior Project in Industrial or Mechanical

Engineering Technology

Course No: IET-497, MET-497

Textbook: Engineering Ethics, Fleddermann, ISBN 0-13-230641-7

Course Advisor: Professor Gregory Neff (219) 989-2465, ANDR208D

gneff@purdue.edu

Scope of course:

Senior Project is an important feature of the Engineering Technology program at Purdue University Calumet. It is to be completed by all Industrial and Mechanical Engineering Technology students. It is unique in the manner in which it blends the academic and the practitioner worlds. To this end, students display professional expertise developed throughout the program. They select problems or issues that currently face private business, nonprofit or government organizations and develop solutions to address the issues. It is hoped that the completed report will contribute to the student’s career advancement and possibly to an employer’s organizational effectiveness.

Course Objective:

The overall objective of this course is to provide the Engineering Technology student with an integrative experience, which ties the skills and knowledge obtained from the curriculum to the professional world. Specific objectives of the course include:

1. Successfully complete a complex, open-ended project using multiple areas of knowledge. (2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4; a, b, d, f)

2. Demonstrate written communication skills at a professional level by preparing a report detailing the chosen project. (2.1, 3.3; g)*

3. Demonstrate oral communication skills at a professional level by giving a presentation to the faculty, other students, and guests detailing the chosen project. (2.1, 3.3; g)*

4. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical principles. (3.1, 3.2; i, j)*

5. Demonstrate application of Risk Assessment. (2.3, 4.4; a, f, i)*

Course Policies:

• This course must be completed during a regular fall or spring semester. No summer registration is possible. To complete the course, you must present your project in front of the assembled faculty, staff, and students. No alternate presentations are available.
• No incomplete grades are available for this course with the possible exception of extended hospital stays. Plan your time and work throughout the semester.
• Late work is penalized as follows:
• Report: 2% of your final grade per business day up to 7 business days. No reports are accepted late after the Tuesday of finals week regardless of the number of business days.
• Presentation: no late work is accepted. If you miss the presentation, you receive a 0 for this assignment.
• Ethics Paper: 1% of your final grade per business day up to 10 business days at which point you will receive a 0 for this assignment.

Course Organization:

This course meets on SOME Wednesdays at 5PM as noted below with an *. In accordance with the expectations of a 3-credit course that has regularly scheduled meeting times, it is expected that a student will spend at least 100 working hours to complete their project.

Week	Deliverable	Due Date
1*	Course Introduction*	09-02-09
2	Project information sheet filled out and turned in by email.	09-09-09
3*	Start Ethics Project.*	09-16-09
4*	Ethics project discussion.*	09-23-09
3-7	Weekly progress reports MUST be emailed to the instructor by Wednesday at 5pm.
8*	5 minute formal oral progress presentation given to the class.* Ethics project completed and emailed to the instructor.	10-21-09
9*	Meet to discuss Risk Assessment*	10-28-09
9-13	Weekly progress reports MUST be emailed to the instructor by Wednesday at 5pm.
11	Draft copy of the report due.	11-11-09
12*	5 minute formal oral progress presentation given to the class.*	11-18-09
14	Final copy of the project report due by Thursday at 9AM.	12-03-09
15*	Course evaluation required.	12-09-09
15*	Project presentation on Friday, May 1st. NO MAKEUPS.	12-11-09

Notes:

Past experience indicates that students tend to put off work until late in the semester. The last four to six weeks of your senior year are filled with many other time consuming items, not the least of which is job interviewing. It is therefore, advisable to complete the work part of the project by the end of the 10^th week.

Project Development:

There is no set rule governing development of a project from start to final report. The following suggestions are offered:

A. New systems should be designed to fulfill a given requirement in the most satisfactory manner at the least cost.

B. All avenues of achieving the desired results should be investigated to insure that one has not overlooked a better or more economical way.

C. Flexibility of thought, that is the ability to choose and investigate a number of approaches without losing sight of the overall goal, is of the utmost importance.

D. Make use of the experience of others as a check on your own work, not as a substitute.

E. Naturally no problem can be solved unless the problem is defined. Statement of problem must be clear and precise. This means researching the project in the library.

F. With the problem precisely defined one must gather all the facts. The ability to gather and understand a large number of facts concerning the problem may result in the ability to see a large number of new possibilities or to perceive new relationships.

G. When a solution begins to take form, it is usually best to work for long periods of time without interruption. On the other hand, ideas seem to come best when the mind is relaxed. Sometimes when a solution is not seen it is wise to leave the problem for awhile and then return to it.

H. Sometimes benefits can be obtained by reviewing your problem with others and listening to their comments. Brainstorming a problem with other competent engineers or technicians is often helpful.

I. Custom, habit or tradition are roadblocks. Adherence to the old methods often prevents the new ideas. The desire to conform or to be practical often limits the search for something new. Do not automatically eliminate new and different approaches or you will end up with something already in existence. A new and better mousetrap cannot be built if the old accepted approach is used.

Final Report:

Your final report should be in accordance with principles learned in Technical Report Writing and in Strength of Materials Laboratory.

The report must include:

· Table of Contents

· Executive Summary

· Introduction

· Procedures

· Conclusions

· References and Resources

Other sections such as models, drawings, data, etc. should be added per your specific project.

The University provides a fine campus library with reference librarians and subscriptions to many extensive computer databases, which include the capability of searching for any book, held in the US library. Consider using the campus computer network with its access and search engines for the Internet.

The report is to be laser or inkjet quality, double-spaced, on white paper. Use a spelling and grammar checker.

Reports will not be returned so if you desire a copy, run off an additional one or Xerox a copy for yourself.

Presentation:

A presentation of the project results to a faculty and student board is required for all projects.

The presentation is to be professionally delivered. This requires appropriate dress and use of presentation media.

Presentations will be held on the Friday before finals week. It is advised to have the presentation on Power Point if possible. The allocated time for presentation is 20 minutes. Limit your presentation to the allocated time to avoid interruption due to time expiration. There will be five minutes of question/answer at the end of each presentation.

Grading:

Scope of the project 10%

Progress reports 5%

Ethics project 10%

Written Report 50%

Professionalism (15%)

Depth of coverage (15%)

Logic and justification of conclusions (20%)

Oral Presentation 25%

Points will be deducted if weekly progress reports via e-mail are not sent to the course advisor.

** Course Objective to Program Educational Outcomes Index:

2.1.Students will demonstrate a level of effectiveness expected by employers when they produce written documents, deliver oral presentations, and develop, prepare and interpret visual information. (a, g, i)*

2.2.Students will be exposed to the value of professional societies in their careers. (h)*

2.3.Students will demonstrate proficiency in managing projects. (e, f, g, i, j)*

2.4.Students will understand the advantages of self-learning. (h, k)*

3.1.Students will have exposure to situations that develop a sense of personal responsibility and accountability for one’s individual actions and performance. (i, k)*

3.2.Students will have exposure to situations that develop their philosophy and appreciation for human differences. (i, j)*

3.3.Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate in individual and team settings. (e, g)*

3.4.Students will demonstrate proficiency in assisting others in a group. (e, g)*

4.1.Students will demonstrate proficiency in mechanical design, materials, manufacturing processes, mechanics, fluid dynamics, and heat and power.( a, b, c, d, f)*

4.2.Students will demonstrate proficiency in applied mathematics and science.( b, c, f)*

4.3.Students will demonstrate proficiency in computer applications.( a, d, g)*

4.4.Students will demonstrate proficiency in solving open-ended problems requiring multiple areas of knowledge.( a, b, c, d, f)*

* Program Educational Outcomes to ABET Criterion Index:

An engineering technology program must demonstrate that graduates have:

a. an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of their disciplines,

b. an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology,

c. an ability to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and apply results to improve processes,

d. an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to program objectives,

e. an ability to function effectively on teams,

f. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems,

g. an ability to communicate effectively,

h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning,

i. an ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities,

j. respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues,

k. a commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE GUIDES - In the event of…

Fire…

• Know the location of the fire alarms, fire extinguishers and evacuation routes and exits.
• Evacuate when the alarm sounds.
• Help ensure everyone evacuates.
• Assist others during the evacuation.
• Call University Police (2911 if you are using a campus phone or 899.2911) if you or others need assistance or if someone is trapped in an elevator.

Severe Weather…

• Know the location of your Storm Safe Area.
• Listen for announcements via the campus public address system.
• Follow instructions.
• Help ensure everyone is aware and follows instructions.

Medical Emergency…

• Immediately call University Police (989.2911)
• Immediately call 9-911 (if you are using a campus phone or 911 if you are using a cell phone) if an ambulance is needed.

Power Failure…

• If it lasts more than a few seconds…secure your space and go to the first floor.
• Listen for announcements via the campus public address system.
• Follow instructions.
• Help ensure everyone follows instructions.
• REMEMBER…emergency lighting is limited in duration…it is intended to help you evacuate safely…it is not intended to help you keep working.

Elevator Failure…

• If you are trapped, activate the elevator alarm and use the emergency telephone to contact University Police.
• If you hear someone who is trapped in an elevator, reassure them that you will call University Police (989.2911).

Criminal Activity…

• Call University Police (989.2911) immediately if you observe a crime, note a suspicious person or have knowledge of a crime previously committed. The confidential hotline number for reporting suspicion of criminal behavior is 989-2912.

Dangerous Individuals…

• Call University Police (989.2911) immediately if you observe someone demonstrating apparently irrational or harmful behavior.
• Also please take note of the campus resources that are available should you believe that a student may benefit from intervention that could prevent a potential emergency situation:

Dean of Students office: 989-4141

Counseling Center: 989-2366

Hazardous Condition…

• If you see, smell, touch or hear something that is a hazard or has the potential to become a hazard call University Police (989.2911).

Sounds like gunshot…

• Turn off lights to the room.
• Lock or barricade the door.
• Hide where you can’t be seen.
• Call the University Police (989.2911)
• Wait for Police to arrive.

WHEN IN DOUBT…CALL UNIVERSITY POLICE AT 989.2911

August 2009