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Welcome to Senior Design 4106 Fall 2005

Welcome to Senior Design 4106 Fall 2005. Section B: Dr. Marc Goetschalckx Dr. Spyros Reveliotis Webpage: http://www.isye.gatech.edu/~spyros. Acknowledgement: We want to thank Prof. Swann for her efforts in the initial preparation of this presentation. Course Objectives and Skills.

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Welcome to Senior Design 4106 Fall 2005

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  1. Welcome to Senior Design4106 Fall 2005 Section B: Dr. Marc Goetschalckx Dr. Spyros Reveliotis Webpage: http://www.isye.gatech.edu/~spyros Acknowledgement: We want to thank Prof. Swann for her efforts in the initial preparation of this presentation

  2. 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.

  3. You will improve skills in: • Systems Analysis and Design • Technical Writing • Public Speaking • Team Work • Project and Time Management

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. Tentative Schedule

  14. Grading • Content, reports and presentations all count • Grades can be different for different members of the same group • See section syllabus for details

  15. 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 Faculty Advisor Role Thanks to Dr. Pritchett for the material in this slide.

  16. 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

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