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PHY343 launch 12 Feb 2014

This document outlines the PHY343 group project format, including introductions to staff and industrial partners, project objectives, deliverables, and assessment criteria. Students will work in groups of 5 (±1) on a real-world challenge guided by Dr. J. Kingsley from Ossila. Key elements include a technology survey, a 2000-word report, peer assessment, and a group presentation. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, communication, and networking, simulating a professional work environment. Additional support is available through academic sessions and lab access.

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PHY343 launch 12 Feb 2014

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  1. PHY343 launch 12 Feb 2014 • Introduction to staff and industrial partner • Group project format • Objectives • Deliverables and assessment • PHY343 support • Group assignment • Group work exercise (Alison Riley, USE) • 2014 Project brief (Dr J Kingsley, Ossila)

  2. PHY343 staff Academics: Dr M Grell (module leader) Dr A Buckley m.grell@sheffield.ac.uk, Hicks D30 Alison Riley from USE (University of Sheffield Enterprise) Dr J Kingsley, Ossila: Industrial client

  3. PHY343: Group project format • Groups of (5 +/- 1) students • Random group assignment • SAME project for all • Content of PHY343 is generated by YOU • Few lectures / events self- motivated work • Support by website, 2nd yr lab access,support sessions, industrial contact

  4. PHY343 objectives • Project- orientated work • Efficient networking within groups • Communication, organisation • Similarity to work environment • Industrial / business orientated

  5. PHY343: Job interview fitness "Have you ever compared different technologies to solve a given problem, rather than look at the different problems a given technology can address?” "How do you think members of a team should interact with each other?” "Did you ever work to a deadline? Work for a client?” ”What is your most efficient role within a team?” "Have you ever balanced effectivity versus costs of a system?” "Have you ever dealt with a collaborator who doesn’t pull his/her weight?” "How do you make decisions in a climate of uncertainty, and sub- optimal information?” "Can you work constructively with people you dislike personally?” "Have you ever developed blue- sky thinking into a detailed, specific plan?"

  6. The project • Details later form J Kingsley • Real- world challenge: Ossila want to enter market • Science education product • Review science and market, analyse current products, why did they fail? • Develop better product (better in the commercial sense)

  7. Deliverables and Assessment • Technology Survey (20%) To academics in week 3 to 7 March • 2000 word report (30%) Fri 16 May am Turnitin • Peer assessment and project diary, Fri 16 May am To assess individual contribution (30%) • Project Presentation(20%) Fri 16 May 2pm+

  8. Technology survey (20%) • In week 3 to 7March, fix date with academic assessors. • Every group member attends and contributes, use ppt’s, speak in turns. • STRICTLY20 minutes in total, no more! • Review and analyse current products, the market they target, their (lack of) success and the causes • Expect detailed feedback from assessor

  9. Report (30%) • (2000 +/- 200) words, include word count • Structured, illustrated, referenced… • 2 parts:  1. Coherent overview over complete concept  2. in- depth description of your contribution • 2 hardcopies to Phys&Maths student office (G12 drop box) by Fri 16 May am • Electronic copy to Turnitin

  10. Project diary & Peer assessment (30%) • Project diary: Similar to lab book, keep one from day 1, keep a record of all your PHY343- related activities. Electronic diaries OK, but submit on DVD (not a hyperlink!) • Peer assessment: Rate your fellow group members’ contribution from (-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3) (worst to best). Criteria to be developed by yourselves. ZERO SUM rating: Peer assessment ratings must add up to zero. Exclude yourself. Rating form to be circulated. • Submit both to Phys&Maths student office by Fri 16 May am, together with reports.

  11. Project presentation (20%) • Presentation Fri 16 May, 2pm, HicksC40 • Present project work as ppt • Every group member speaks • Questions & Answers (incl. industrial partner)

  12. Support • Web site: http://www.shef.ac.uk/physics/teaching/phy343/index • 2nd yr lab access; example product available for testing • Support sessions (in 2nd yr lab) with PHY343 academics – monitor emails. e.g. Wed Feb 26, 2pm • Contact to client: J.Kingsley@sheffield.ac.uk  Remember: He is the client, you are the service provider One group member only holds contact • Sensiblequestions only

  13. Group assignment

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