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Welcome to Senior Design4106 Fall 2005

Section B: Dr. Marc GoetschalckxDr. Spyros ReveliotisWebpage: http://www.isye.gatech.edu/~spyros

Acknowledgement: We want to thank Prof. Swann for her efforts in the initial preparationof this presentation

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Course Objectives and Skills

Provides a problem analysis and system design experience similar to ISyE professional practice

Gives an opportunity to practice and perfect the skills of technical writing and oral presentation.

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You will improve skills in:

Systems Analysis and Design Technical Writing Public Speaking Team Work Project and Time Management

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You will improve skills in:

Systems Analysis and Design Define a problem Identify and analyze relevant factors Develop a model of the system under

study Choose and apply appropriate IE

methodologies and computational tools Generate and evaluate alternative

solutions Design the needed system Suggest an implementation plan

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You will improve skills in:

Technical Writing Written communication help

determines the value of your work Electronic communication also matters

Public Speaking A clear, concise, and convincing

presentation can make the difference for a successful project

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You will improve skills in:

Team Work (Mirrors the real world) Learn to cooperate with diverse individuals Coordinate activities with group members and

client (Choose your members carefully)

Avoid being a hitchhiker or couch potato! Group participation will count

Your Responsibility, not Ours

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You will improve skills in:

Time Management Find a way to complete activities on

time, even when conflicts arise Reports and presentations will not

be accepted late

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Project Phases:

Project definition (through 9/22/2005) Defining the design problem Understanding significant and relevant factors

Interim (through 11/3/2005) Collecting, analyzing, and validating data Improving understanding of factors Finalizing Design Strategy

Final (through 12/8/2005) Implementation Demonstrating value addition

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Organization of your Deliverables

Content Report (Paper and electronic)

Project Definition Interim Final

Presentation (6 total) In-class and at client for each report Schedule client presentations in

advance

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Report Tips

Write clearly and type all reports. Include a title page, table of contents and page

numbers in long reports. Include a < 1 page Executive Summary. Use drawings that are neat, clean, properly titled,

and scaled. Date all your reports and correspondence. Use correct names (and titles where appropriate). Appropriately acknowledge everyone who

assisted you in your efforts. Keep a copy of everything you give your

instructors or client. Keep well-organized records of all your work.

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Clients

Projects require time and effort from client employees

They participate to: Receive valuable assistance Express good will toward GT and

students Promote your education so industry

benefits

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Professional Conduct

Keep your client’s best interests as your paramount concern.

Apply the proper tools and methodologies thoroughly, accurately, honestly and in a manner appropriate for the task at hand.

Dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion.

Be prompt and punctual. Be polite to everyone. Be honest in your dealings with

colleagues, client, and faculty.

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Tentative Schedule

Date Activity Remark

8/25/2005 Group composition report Submit to the instructors by 12:00pm

8/25/2005 Tutorial on Presenting and Audience Analysis Room: IC 205

9/8/2005 Project definition report due Submit to the instructors by 12:00pm

9/13/2005 and 9/15/2005 Presentation of project definition (in class) Room: IC 205

1/28/2005 to 2/4/2005

9/27/2005 and 9/29/2005

Presentation of project definition to client

Industry Executive Panel; Tutorial on writing

Schedule at least one week ahead

Room IC 205

10/18/2005 Interim report due Submit to the instructors by 12:00pm

10/20/2005 and 10/25/2005 Interim presentation (in class) Room: IC 205

10/27/2005 to 11/3/2005 Interim presentation to client Schedule at least one week ahead

11/22/2005 Final report due Submit to the instructors by 12:00pm

11/29/2005 and 12/1/2005 Final presentation (in class) Room: IC 205

12/6/2005 to 12/8/2005 Final presentation to client Schedule at least one week ahead

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Grading

Content, reports and presentations all count

Grades can be different for different members of the same group

See section syllabus for details

Thanks to Dr. Pritchett for the material in this slide.

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Faculty Advisor Role

Support: Monitor design process

And give helpful advice as warranted!

Suggest ‘Experts’ to talk to

Prevent abuse by companies

Give good grades as warranted by good projects

Judge: Monitor design process

Ensure you are putting in thought and effort

Make certain you are applying your intellect

Ensure professional relations with companies

Give bad grades as warranted by bad efforts

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Final Comments

Projects can be fun and rewarding despite the hard work

Enjoy this taste of the real world and opportunity to apply your skills