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PHY343 Group Project Launch: Introduction, Objectives, Timeline, and Deliverables

Join us for the launch of PHY343 on February 6, 2013, where we will introduce the group project format, key objectives, deliverables, and timeline. This project-oriented course emphasizes real-world challenges in physics, focusing on teamwork, communication, and organization. You will work in randomly assigned groups (5 +/- 1) on a common project that allows you to apply physics concepts. Important dates include the technology survey from February 25 to March 1, report submission on May 17, and project presentation. Stay informed through our support website and cohort events.

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PHY343 Group Project Launch: Introduction, Objectives, Timeline, and Deliverables

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  1. PHY343 launch 6 Feb 2013 • Introduction to staff • Group project format • Objectives • Deliverables and assessment • Timeline • PHY343 support • Group assignment (Dr A Buckley) • Group work exercise (Alison Riley, USE) • 2013 Project brief

  2. PHY343 staff • Dr M Grell (module leader) Hicks D30, m.grell@sheffield.ac.uk • Academics: Dr L Wilson, Dr M Mears, Prof D Tovey, Dr A Buckley • Alison Riley from USE (University of Sheffield Enterprise)

  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, helpline, drop- in clinics, cohort events.

  4. PHY343 objectives • Project- orientated work • Efficient networking within groups • Communication, organisation • Applying Physics to real- live challenge • Similarity to work environment

  5. Deliverables and Assessment • Technology Survey (20%) To academic in wk 24 (25 Feb to 1March) • 2000 word report (30%) Fri 17 May am Turnitin • Peer assessment and project diary, Fri 17 May am To assess individual contribution (30%) • Project Presentation / poster (20%) Fri 17 May 2pm+

  6. Technology survey (20%) • In week 25 Feb to 1 March, fix date with academic assessor. • Group/assessor assignments by email soon. • Every group member attends and contributes, use ppt’s, speak in turns. • STRICTLY 20 minutes in total, no more! • List available technologies that relate to project aim, give physical working principles • Do not yet design a costed, joined- up system • Expect detailed feedbackfromassessor

  7. Report (30%) • (2000 +/- 200) words, include word count • Structured, illustrated, referenced… • 2 parts:  1. Coherent overview over complete concept  2. in- depth scientific description of your contribution • 2 hardcopies to Phys&Maths student office by Fri 17 May am • Electronic copy to Turnitin

  8. 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) 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 17 May am, together with reports.

  9. Project presentation (20%) • Presentation Fri 17 May, 2pm, Hicks D17 (1st yr lab) • Present project work in A1 (portrait) poster • Prepare as ppt, instructions on poster printing to be circulated • Group attends poster, discuss with academics

  10. Support • Web site: http://www.shef.ac.uk/physics/teaching/phy343/index • Q&A Helpline: http://uspace.shef.ac.uk/groups/phy343-201213 • Drop- in clinics: Wed 20 Feb 2 to 4, Hicks E28 (wk b4 Tec survey) Wed 8 May 2 to 4, tba (wk b4 presentation) 1 or 2 Delegates per group! • Cohort events: 1: Launch, Wed 6 Feb 2013 2: Wed 6 Mar 2013, 2pm, Hicks LT5. Surprise. 3(?):Wed 10 April 2013, 2pm, Hicks LT5 (4: Presentation, 17 May 2013, Hicks D17, 1st yr lab)

  11. Timeline PHY343 2013 • Wed 6 Feb, 2pm: Launch • Wed 20 Feb, 2 to 4 pm: Drop- in clinic 1, Hicks E28 • 25 Feb - 1 Mar: Technology Survey • Wed 6 Mar, 2pm: Cohort event 2, Hicks LT5 • Wed 10 April, 2pm: Cohort event 3 (?), Hicks LT5 • Wed 8 May, 2 to 4pm: Drop- in clinic 2, tba • Fri 17 May am: Deadline for report, diary, peer assessment • Fri 17 May 2pm, Hicks D17: Project presentation

  12. Group assignment • Dr Buckley and his spreadsheet randomiser

  13. Thames Estuary Airport • New airport to replace Heathrow • East of London (Thames Estuary), opens 2023 • You design Air Cargo Screening system • Include everything that goes into cargo hold: Checked- in luggage, cargo or airmail that travels without passenger, also cargo- only flights • Exclude passengers and hand luggage that go into the passenger cabin.

  14. Objectives • No devices or chemicals get on board that endanger aircraft • No illegal or dangerous substances enter or leave the UK • No illegal trafficking of cash, jewellery, artworks, antiques, plants, animals, humans, …

  15. Detailed brief Detailed brief to be posted on PHY343 web site Questions?

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