EN 196 Engineering Skills Development

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EN 196 Engineering Skills Development

• Course Plan and Objectives
• Dr. E.C. Kulasekere

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The Course WebsiteThe only source of information
http//www.ent.mrt.ac.lk/ekulasek/en196
Read the news items DAILY. No Excuses.
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Integrated Teaching at its Best!
I hear I forget I see I remember I do I
understand Confucius, c. 500 B.C.
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Expectation
Should you expect a standard course? Does non GPA
mean non Work? Why is it so important?
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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.
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What is the Involvement?
Engineering Design
Skills Development

• Design philosophy
• Design problem definition
• Conceptual design
• Time management and budgeting

• Software skills
• Hardware skills
• Documentation skills
• Presentation skills
• Prototype construction

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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.

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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.

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Non Technical Issues

• Group Dynamics.
• Handling pressure.
• Conflict resolution.
• Accept failure.
• Accept success.

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Forming the Group
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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
• You have all the possibilities.
• This is the best compromise considering the time
  limitation

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Selection Procedure

• By 5.00PM today (9th) I should have the groups of
  5 chosen.
• Thursday 10th you will know the merged groups.
• Friday 11th by 5.00PM I should be informed of the
  project you are going to undertake.
• Failing which I will do the assignment of groups
  and projects.

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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.

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Required Attitude

• Commitment. Grass root level initiative
• Do a little more than your share of work
• Intangibles are important (Communication skills,
  creativity, open-mindedness)
• Dont look at it as work but self improvement
• Make the process FUN

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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

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After all Engineering is designing and Creating
against all popular belief Show us what you
can do!!
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Tips for Change Cont

• Make progress every day
• Be clear about what you intend to accomplish
• Focus like a laser
• Dont confuse effort with results
• Remember the time limitation ..
• .. But think about the group size

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Every successful project has a champion. Oh
Okay .. Maybe More Than One!
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Every unsuccessful project has at least one bad
Apple. Yes One is Enough
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Learning the Tools

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

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Orcad Design Software (PSPICE)

• http//www.orcad.com
• Importance.
• How to learn.
• Application to current project.
• Availability in Departments
• Evaluation versions
• Deliverable

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

• Advantageous of 3D modeling
• Complexity
• Availability
• How to learn
• Deliverable in terms of software
• Deliverable in terms of the prototype

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Pro Engineer Instructor Mr. Janaka
Mangala (janaka_at_mech.mrt.ac.lk) Department of
Mechanical Engineering
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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

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Soldering
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Soldering (Cont )
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Desoldering
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Hall of Fame
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Electronic Workshop Staff Mr. Sudharshana
Engineer Mr. Jayantha Technician Mr. Nishantha
Technician (2650634 Ext. 3331) 2nd Floor EN
Department Building
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Analog Electronics Laboratory For testing
electronic circuitry. Mr. Rajudeen
Technician (2650634- Ext 3347)
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Documentation

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

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Presentation

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

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Budget
An allocation of 2000/ is available for each
project. Do not make errors with the zeros!!!
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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

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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.

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Contact Information
Electronics Department Building RM 104 (First
Floor) ekulasek_at_ent.mrt.ac.lk 650634 Ext. 3313
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The light that shines

• The Leaders of yester year ..

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Programmable Security System
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Remote Controlled Fan Regulator
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Programmable Power Output
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Light Sensitive Headlamp Dimmer
Manufacturing deal pending
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Electronic Weather Cock
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Clap Lamp
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Battery Care System
Manufacturing deal pending Patent pending
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Automatic Soldering Iron
Manufacturing deal pending
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Digital Entry Lock
Currently being redesigned for the department
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Smart Delay Switch
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Smart Telephone Lamp
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e-Evolution Exhibition
Our Window to the Industry
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e-Evolution Exhibition
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e-Evolution Exhibition
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Summary.
GO Get your feet wet .. See what it is like to
do Engineering