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EN 196 Engineering Skills Development

EN 196 Engineering Skills Development. Course Plan and Objectives Dr. E.C. Kulasekere. The Course Website The only source of information. http://www.ent.mrt.ac.lk/~ekulasek/en196. Read the news items DAILY . No Excuses. Integrated Teaching at its Best!. I hear… I forget I see… I remember

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EN 196 Engineering Skills Development

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  1. EN 196 Engineering Skills Development Course Plan and Objectives Dr. E.C. Kulasekere

  2. The Course WebsiteThe only source of information http://www.ent.mrt.ac.lk/~ekulasek/en196 Read the news items DAILY. No Excuses.

  3. Integrated Teaching at its Best! I hear… I forget I see… I remember I do… I understand — Confucius, c. 500 B.C.

  4. Expectation Should you expect a standard course? Does non GPA mean non Work? Why is it so important?

  5. A New Vision for the New Beginning To pioneer a multidisciplinary learning environment that integrates engineering theory with practice that promotes creative, team-oriented problem-solving skills.

  6. Design philosophy Design problem definition Conceptual design Time management and budgeting Software skills Hardware skills Documentation skills Presentation skills Prototype construction What is the Involvement? Engineering Design Skills Development

  7. General Outline • It will be unlike any course you have taken. • Instructions are scarce; independent work encouraged. • Simulate the activities of a small design team. • Exposure to technical and non-technical issues.

  8. Technical Issues • Do an Engineering design in its proper form within the shortest possible time. • Building a prototype with a group. • Testing for reliability • Market the product. • Technical documentation. • Technical presentation.

  9. Non Technical Issues • Group Dynamics. • Handling pressure. • Conflict resolution. • Accept failure. • Accept success.

  10. Forming the Group

  11. The Group • First form groups of 5 students according to your wish. • Then we will form groups of 10 by merging two of the smaller groups • Groups will be within the department. • This is the best compromise considering the time limitation

  12. Selection Procedure • By 5.00PM tomorrow I should have the groups of 5 chosen. • On Wednesday you will know the merged groups. • Two days from there (Friday) I should be informed of the project you are going to undertake. • Failing which I will do the assignment of groups and projects.

  13. The Group will consists of .. • A leader appointed by consensus. • A spokesperson to interact with the staff. • Members in charge of different aspects of the project. • A recorder.

  14. Required Attitude • Commitment. Grass root level initiative • Do a little more than your share of work • Intangibles are important (Communication skills, creativity, open-mindedness) • Don’t look at it as work but self improvement • Make the process FUN

  15. Tips for Change … • THINK BIG, I mean REALLY BIG!! • Make it a team effort; practice teamwork • Find passionate advocates; reward them for incremental change • Commit for the long haul — engaged in all facets of the program • Demonstrate a passion for change

  16. After all Engineering is designing and Creating against all popular belief Show us what you can do!!

  17. Tips for Change … Cont … • Make progress every day • Be clear about what you intend to accomplish • Focus — like a laser • Don’t confuse effort with results • Remember the time limitation .. • .. But think about the group size

  18. Every successful project has a champion…. Oh Okay .. Maybe More Than One!

  19. Every unsuccessful project has at least one bad Apple…. Yes One is Enough…

  20. Learning the Tools • Circuit Simulation – Orcad • Solid Modeling – ProEngineer • Documentation – MS Word • Presentation – MS Powerpoint • Hardware – Practice at workshop • Other tools – HTML, FLASH etc.

  21. Orcad Design Software (PSPICE) • http://www.orcad.com • Importance. • How to learn. • Application to current project. • Availability in Departments • Evaluation versions • Deliverable

  22. Recommended Text Books Introduction to PSpice Using Orcad – For Circuits and Electronics/3e Muhammad H. Rashid Pearson Education Inc. 2004 Software CDROM Included

  23. Recommended Text Books … ProE

  24. Engineering Modeling Software • Advantageous of 3D modeling • Complexity • Availability • How to learn • Deliverable in terms of software • Deliverable in terms of the prototype

  25. Pro Engineer Instructor Mr. Janaka Mangala (janaka@mech.mrt.ac.lk) Department of Mechanical Engineering

  26. PCB Design and Manufacture • Professional look is expected • Layout manager can be used to get the mask • A proper etching procedure should be observed. • Get soldering practice at workshop • Deliverable

  27. Soldering

  28. Soldering (Cont …)

  29. Desoldering

  30. Hall of Fame

  31. Electronic Workshop Staff Mr. Sudharshana – Engineer Mr. Jayantha – Technician Mr. Nishantha – Technician (2650634 – Ext. 3331) 2nd Floor EN Department Building

  32. Analog Electronics Laboratory For testing electronic circuitry. Mr. Rajudeen – Technician (2650634- Ext 3347)

  33. Documentation • Importance • How to prepare documentation. • Format • Expectation of EN195/EN196 • Work sharing

  34. Presentation • The importance of presentation • Marketing skill • Current trends • Expectation • Grading policy

  35. Budget An allocation of 2000/= is available for each project. Do not make errors with the zeros!!! However you are free to spend a little bit more out of your pocket money.

  36. Deliverables • A report logically formatted indicating • The design process. • The work related to skills used. • The marketing (and other business) strategies used. • A working prototype • A presentation

  37. Evaluation Criteria • Individuals will be evaluated within the group. • Design tasks have to be allocated within the group. • The final report and presentation will be evaluated by instructors from both course modules with different objectives.

  38. Contact Information Electronics Department Building RM 104 (First Floor) ekulasek@ent.mrt.ac.lk 650634 Ext. 3313

  39. The light that shines The Leaders of yester year ..

  40. Programmable Security System

  41. Remote Controlled Fan Regulator

  42. Programmable Power Output

  43. Light Sensitive Headlamp Dimmer Manufacturing deal pending

  44. Electronic Weather Cock

  45. Clap Lamp

  46. Battery Care System Manufacturing deal pending Patent pending

  47. Automatic Soldering Iron Manufacturing deal pending

  48. Digital Entry Lock Currently being redesigned for the department

  49. Smart Delay Switch

  50. Smart Telephone Lamp

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