Paul
Lin, P.E. (EE)
Professor
of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Office
ET 205C Email: lin@ipfw.edu (O) 260-481-6339
Course
Web site: www.etcs.ipfw.edu/~lin
Office
Hours:
Class Meeting Dates/Time |
Aug. 26 |
Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 |
Oct. 1, 8,
15*, 22, 29 |
Nov. 5, 12,
19, 26 |
Dec. 3, 10 |
Dec. 13 (Friday) - Senior Design Presentation |
Grading
scale: A: 90 -100, B: 89 80, C: 79 70, D: 69 60, F: 59 and below.
*
Purdue Universitys new grading scale with + and will not be used.
Course
Outcomes: (ETAC/ABET; Engineering Technology Accreditation
Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology, Criteria for Accrediting Engineering
Technology Programs, Oct. 29, 2011)
A
student who successfully fulfils the course
requirements of CPET/ECET 491 will have demonstrated the ability to:
1. Use of knowledge and skills:
1.1 Prototype product and assembly
drawings (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item a1)
1.2 System architecture/subsystem/PCB
circuit layout and drawings (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item a2)
1.3 Use of modeling/simulation (MATLAB,
Multisim, etc.) techniques (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3
item a3)
1.4 Use of project management (ETAC/ABET,
Criterion 3 item a4)
1.5 Use of modern software and
development methodologies (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item a5)
1.6 Application of mathematics (ETAC/ABET,
Criterion 3 item b1)
1.7 Application of system engineering
and management concepts (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item b2)
1.8 Use current and emerging knowledge
(ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item b3)
1.9 Apply creativity in hardware
system/subsystem/circuit design (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3item d1)
1.10 Apply creativity in software system/subsystem/program
design (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item d2)
1.11 Problem solving knowledge and
skills (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item f1)
2. Conduct unit and system testing, collect
testing data and interpret results
2.1 Valid and appropriate subsystem
testing results (signal acquisition, processing, reporting, HMI, etc) ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item c1)
2.2 System construction and integration
testing results (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item f2)
3. Write progress and project reports -
clear and concise technical content, well-organized, professional written
report (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item g1)
4. Make oral presentations - professionalism,
preparation and use of visual aids (TAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item g2)
5. Demonstrate project performance
5.1 Experimental circuits setup and
data analysis (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item c2)
5.2 Creativity in design (ETAC/ABET, Criterion
3 item g2)
5.3 Teamwork - stakeholders: project
sponsor, faculty advisor, etc (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3
item e)
5.4 Project related research work (ETAC/ABET,
Criterion 3 item h)
5.5 Application of ethics - health,
safety, wellbeing, etc. (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item i)
5.6 Diversity in knowledge &
solution (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item j1)
5.7 Knowledge of societal issues - economic,
productive, growth, etc. (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item j2)
5.8 Knowledge of global issues - environment,
cultural needs, etc. (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item j3)
5.9 A commitment to project quality (ETAC/ABET,
Criterion 3 item k1)
5.10 A commitment to project timeliness
- project progress, completion times, etc. (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item k2)
5.11 Project is operational and meet or
exceed specifications (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3 item f3)
5.12 Familiarity with the project
(include ability to answer questions) (ETAC/ABET, Criterion 3item f4)
Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology (ABET/ETAC) 2012-2013
Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Technology: Criterion 3. Student Outcomes (a k)
a.
an
ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools
of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities;
b.
an
ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering,
and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application
of principles and applied procedures or methodologies;
c.
an
ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and
interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes;
d.
an
ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined
engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives;
e.
an
ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team;
f.
an
ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology
problems;
g.
an
ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical
and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate
technical literature;
h.
an
understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed
continuing professional development;
i.
an
understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical
responsibilities including a respect for diversity;
j.
a
knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and
global context; and
k.
a commitment to quality, timeliness, and
continuous improvement.
Disabilities
Statement: If you have a disability and need assistance, special
arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. Contact the Director of
Services for Students with Disabilities (Walb, room
113, telephone number 481-6658), as soon as possible to work out the details.
Once the Director has provided you with a letter attesting to your needs for
modification, bring the letter to me. For more information, please visit the
web site for SSD at http://new.ipfw.edu/disabilities/
1. ECET/CPET 491
First Meeting (7:30-8:50 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, in ET 211)
·
Phase I Project
Design review/update
1st progress
report due Sept. 10, your project schedule (MS Project format), and advisor meeting
schedule due Sept. 10
before 5:00 PM, send your report electronically to lin@ipfw.edu, and copy your Faculty advisors.
2.
Iterative Design Phase (Aug. 27 Oct. 8)
The Design Report (2nd report) due to both
your technical advisor and Prof. Lin on Oct. 8, before 5:00 PM, for
critical review.
If the system
design is incomplete and assessed that the student is not able to make
significant progress toward the project objectives, a F course grade or
withdraw from the course will be recommended by both your
technical advisor and Prof. Lin.
3. Design Project Prototyping and/or Development: (Oct. 8 Nov.
5)
4.
Testing and Evaluation (Nov. 5 Dec. 3)
First testing report (4th report) due on Nov. 12
Second testing report (5th report) due on Nov.
26
Draft Final Report due Dec. 3
5. Final Report (due Dec. 10)
·
All ECET Faculty members and the
ENGW421 professor are invited to attend your presentation.
·
The ECET/CPET 491 Senior Design II
Assessment Form will be used for evaluation.
One hard copy and one soft
copy of your final
report are due on Monday, December 10, 2013
6. Project Presentation
(8:30am-2:00noon, Friday, December 13, 2013)