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University of Toledo College of Engineering

University of Toledo College of Engineering. 2007 EPICS National Conference. ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SUCCESSFUL ENGINEERING CAPSTONE SENIOR DESIGN COURSE USING SERVICE-LEARNING Mohamed Samir Hefzy, Ph.D., P.E. Carrie Schonter-Cherry Christine M. Smallman John Jaegly May 23, 2007.

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University of Toledo College of Engineering

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  1. University of ToledoCollege of Engineering 2007 EPICS National Conference ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SUCCESSFUL ENGINEERING CAPSTONE SENIOR DESIGN COURSE USING SERVICE-LEARNING Mohamed Samir Hefzy, Ph.D., P.E. Carrie Schonter-Cherry Christine M. Smallman John Jaegly May 23, 2007

  2. Topics to be covered • Venue and Supporting Structure • Preparation for the course before beginning of semester • Organization of senior design course 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  3. Venue and Supporting Structure • Senior Design Clinic • Course Director (Course Coordinator) • Faculty Advisors • Clinic/Administrative Contact Person • Purchase orders • Keep track of budget • Legal forms (IP agreements, liability issues,… • Interact with clients • Publicity issues • Expo 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  4. Venue and Supporting Structure (Continued) • Senior Design Clinic • Graduate teaching assistant • Review / Grade Weekly progress reports • Machine Shop Supervisor • Approve all blue prints • Coordinate all machining activities 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  5. Preparation for the course • 2 to 3 months before beginning of semester • Contact previous sponsors • Follow up on different inquiries • Goal: • Develop a handout of proposed projects for the MIME Senior Design Clinic 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  6. Proposed Projects for the Spring 2007 Semester: Ability Center Projects • 6 Projects • An ergonomic cleaning device • Painting stand attached to a wheelchair • Adaptation of a van with a device to lift a non foldable wheelchair • Adaptation of the workplace for an individual with disabilities • Development of a tool that allows an individual with CP to seal envelopes independently • Cards Shuffler and holder 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  7. Organization of course • Project identification • Group formation • Project Proposal • Design Phase • Implementation Phase • Assessment • Grading 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  8. Organization of Course: Project Identification • 1st week • Each project is presented to class • Each student submits a list of 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices by the end of the 1st week to teaching assistant • TA and Course Director meet during weekend to make final selections 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  9. Organization of Course: Project Proposal • 2nd week – 4th week • Teams composed of group leader, technical liaison, purchasing agent and web page specialist • Project proposal presented on Saturday of the 3rd week and a written copy due by the end of the 4th week. 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  10. Organization of Course: Design Phase / Implementation Phase • 5th week – end of semester • Weekly progress reports 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  11. Weekly Progress Reports 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  12. Organization of Course: Design Phase • 5th week – 10th week • Weekly progress reports • Preliminary Design Presentation (8th week) • Midterm presentation and midterm report (10th week) 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  13. Organization of Course: Implementation Phase • 10th week – 16th week • Constructing and testing a prototype • Implementing a test program to collect needed design data • Continuing the analysis to include software development • Final Design Report and Final Presentation (16th week) 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  14. Organization of Course: Implementation Phase:details and more details • 10th week – 16th week • Technical liaison contacts the Machine Shop Supervisor, John Jaegly • Purchasing agent contacts the clinic contact person • Group leader contacts course director • Group members meet with client, client advisor and faculty advisor 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  15. Organization of Course: Implementation Phase:details and more details • Senior Design Projects Purchasing Request Form • Approved by faculty advisor and course director for the 1st time an order is placed • Approved by faculty advisor each time after • Purchasing agent contacts clinic contact person for all ordering and material pick-up purposes. 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  16. Organization of Course: Forms • Purchasing Request (.xls) • In-Kind Donation Form (.xls) • Senior Design Weekly Project Report (.xls) • Project Description • Brochure Mailing Request • Hometown Information Form • Equipment Request • Travel Expense Log • Miscellaneous Expense Log • Phone and Fax Log • Frequently Asked Questions • Human Subjects Form Example 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  17. Organization of Course: Grading • Group Grade (57.5% of total grade) • Individual grade (42.5% of total grade) 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  18. Organization of Course: GradingGroup Grade (57.5% of total grade) • Proposal Oral Presentation 5% • Project Proposal (Faculty Advisor) 7.5% • Weekly progress updates 5% • Midterm Oral Presentations (Judges) 5% • Midterm Report (written) (Faculty Advisor) 7.5% • Oral Presentation of final design report (Judges) 3.75% • Final design report (Written) (Faculty Advisor) 15% • Technical content (Judges during final oral presentation) 3.75% • Quality of final product (Judges during Exposition) 5% 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  19. Organization of Course: GradingIndividual Grade (42.5% of total grade) • Oral presentations 5% • Course Director Evaluation 5% • Advisor Evaluation 15% • Peer Rating (group members) 7.5% • Attendance (No credit after first 10 minutes) 10% 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  20. Organization of course:Presentations 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  21. Course Outcomes 1. To be able to work in self-directed teams. 2. To be able to communicate your work to others. 3. To be able to create product specifications based on customer needs while recognizing environment, economic and societal factors. 4. To be able to perform a design of a system or product based on product specifications. 5. To be able to generate design alternatives. 6. To be able to evaluate design alternatives using both analytical approaches and engineering judgment. 7. To be able to use engineering software packages in design activities. 8. To be able to build a prototype within a specified time period and within a budget. 9. To be able to test a prototype and compare its performance to design specifications. 10. To be able to understand the ethical responsibility of an engineer in design. 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  22. DESIGN EXPOSITION BROCHURE 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  23. Design Exposition 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  24. Design Exposition 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  25. Clinic Web Site • http: //www-mime.eng.utoledo.edu/design_clinic/ • Spring 2007 Design Clinic Information • Design Clinic Due Dates • Class Syllabus • Class Schedule • Tips • Schedule of Proposal Presentations 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  26. Design Clinic Group Pages • Fall '06 Design Projects • Spring '06 Design Projects • Fall '05 Design Projects 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  27. Typical Web Site 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  28. Adaptation of the work place for an individual with disabilities 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  29. 2007 EPICS National Conference – San Diego, CA

  30. AcknowledgementThis work was partially supported by grant BCS – 0625023 from the Research to Aid the Disabled Program of the Bioengineering and Environmental Systems Division of the National Science Foundation

  31. Thank YouFor more information, please contact:Dr. Mohamed Samir HefzyProfessor & Associate Deanof Graduate Studies and Research AdministrationMs. Christine SmallmanDirector of College Relations & Facilities Managementgradoff@eng.utoledo.eduTel: (419)530-6086mhefzy@eng.utoledo.eduPlease visit our college website athttp://www.eng.utoledo.edu

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