Industrial Projects

Fall/Winter Term • 2015-2014

Learning Resources:
Course Website:  www.avenue.mcmaster.ca

Required Textbook:  H.F. Hoffman, The Engineering Capstone Course.

Recommended Resources:
•           G. Blake & R.W. Bly, The Elements of Technical Writing.
•           D. Beer & D. McMurey, A Guide to Writing as an Engineer.

Assessment:

Marking Scheme:
Proposal 20% (10% for the presentation and 10% for the report).
Progress Reports 30% (three reports worth 10% each).
Final Report 30%
Final Presentation 10%
Assignments/case studies 10%

Each student will submit 6 Peer Reviews.  These reviews will rank and justify, if necessary, their own contributions, as well as those from each group member to determine what fraction of the total mark each member shall receive.  Weighting will be applied to 50% of course marks involving group work. 
Assignments and demos are to be submitted electronically using the appropriate dropbox on Avenue.
 
Policy on Late Submissions:
Reports and quizzes will be due by 5pm on the due date.  Late submissions will be penalized 25% per day.  However, each group will be permitted to submit one report or quiz up to 3 days late without a penalty.   

Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Calendar Description: 
Projects, in cooperation with industry, involving materials design in manufacturing, complemented by lectures in group problem solving and design methodology.
Three labs (three hours each); both terms
Prerequisite(s): Open to Final Year Materials Students Only

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, the student should develop:
1.         Ability to apply appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze and solve complex open-ended engineering problem related to materials selection and design in manufacturing or engineering service.
2.         Ability to select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering tools, with an understanding of the associated limitations.
3.         Ability to work effectively as a member and leader in teams.
4.         Ability to communicate (reading, listening, speaking & writing) complex engineering concepts.
5.         Ability to apply sustainability (people-planet-profit) principles in the decision making process.
6.         Ability to apply detailed economic analysis to evaluate the viability of an engineering solution.

Students would also be exposed to:
7.         Literature review and referencing skills.
8.         Professional societies and codes of practice.
9.         Case studies on the engineering code of ethics and the role of engineers in society.

Graduate Attributes:
The above learning outcomes are essential for developing the following engineering attributes:

Schedule:

Lectures:
Monday 11:30 to 13:20 pm, BSB 137.  The topics covered in the lectures are listed in Appendix 1. 

Laboratories: 
The course does not have prescribed laboratories.  Students will, however, make use of a wide range of laboratory facilities within and outside the Department.  The students are responsible for booking these facilities in advance and for obtaining all the necessary training.  Please see important Safety notes in section 6. 

Safety:
The students are expected to give careful consideration to their own safety as well as the safety of those around them before proceeding with any experiments.  Any laboratory work should be discussed with the project supervisor first.  Full training should be obtained from technical staff before proceeding with any experiment.  An analysis of health and safety is a required component of all proposal and progress reports.  Students must carefully follow the instructions of the teaching assistants.  Eye protection is required for all labs. Shorts and open-toed footwear are not allowed in the labs.

Students are not allowed to carry out any experiments (including simple tasks such as cutting and assembling) outside supervised university facilities.  No work shall take place outside standard business ours: Mon-Fri from 9:00am to 5:30pm.  Access to the laboratories is prohibited on weekends and holidays.

In case of an emergency, contact security (dial 88 using the phone in the hallway).

University Policies:
Policy on Harassment and Human Rights:
The Faculty of Engineering is concerned with ensuring an environment that is free of all adverse discrimination. If there is a problem that cannot be resolved by discussion among the persons involved, individual are reminded that they should contact the Department Chair, the Sexual Harassment Office or the Human Rights Consultant, as soon as possible.

Policy on Academic Dishonesty: 
The Senate Resolution on Course Outlines states that:
“students should be reminded that they should read and comply with the "Statement on Academic Ethics and the Senate Resolution on Academic Dishonesty" as found in the Senate Policy Statements distributed at registration and available in the Senate Office”

Academic dishonesty consists of misrepresentation by deception or by other fraudulent means and can result in serious consequences, e.g. the grade of zero on an assignment, loss of credit with a notation on the transcript (notation reads: "Grade of F assigned for academic dishonesty"), and/or suspension or expulsion from the university.

It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes academic dishonesty. For information on the various kinds of academic dishonesty please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy, specifically Appendix 3, located at: http://www.mcmaster.ca/senate/academic/ac_integrity.htm

The following illustrates only three forms of academic dishonesty:

• Plagiarism, e.g. the submission of work that is not one's own or for which other credit has been obtained.
• Improper collaboration in group work.
• Copying or using unauthorized aids in tests and examinations.

Accessibility:
McMaster University is committed to fostering, creating and maintaining a barrier-free environment for all individuals providing equal rights and opportunities, including:

• Promoting a respectful attitude for persons with disabilities;
• Promoting awareness of the needs and abilities of persons with disabilities;
• Informing the University community about the services available to persons with disabilities and seeking to ensure that such services are delivered in ways that promote equity; and
• Providing support services, subject to certain limitations.

Students requiring service or accommodation contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS): http://sas.mcmaster.ca/ as soon as possible.

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