program self-study report - Lamar University Electrical Engineering

ELEN 4207 - Phase II• Implementation of project (12)• Interim report(s) (2)• Midterm report and presentation (1)• Final report, presentation, demonstration and close-out (2)Structure:This course is taught in two three-hour lab periods per week over two semesters. On the average the firsthalf hour of each three-hour lab consists of lecture. Each semester is designed so that either Phase I orPhase II may be taught in any given semester and both Phases I and II may be taught simultaneously(although in recent years Phase I has been offered only in the Fall and Phase II only in the Spring).When both phases are being taught simultaneously, the students will be divided into two groups. Studentswho are taking Senior Projects Design for the first time will be Group I, and will be pursuing ProjectDefinition and Approval, Phase I. Group II students will have completed the first semester of SeniorProjects Design, have written a formal proposal and have obtained approval of their project and will bepursuing Project Execution, Phase II.Phase I Course GradingGrades for Phase I will be based given on the following basis:Concept Proposals 10%Grading will be based on the report quality as well as the innovativeness of the proposed problems andsolutions.Preliminary and Final Proposals 60%Grading will be based on the overall report quality and timeliness as well as how well each teamunderstands and defines the chosen problem, how they decide to solve it, and how well the proposedsolution is thought out.Final Presentation 30%Grading will be based on the group's ability to prepare and present, and defend their project in a coherentpresentation that thoroughly conveys their Project problem in the allotted time.Phase II Course GradingGrades for Phase II will be awarded on the following basis:Interim Reports 15%The interim reports will be graded on report presentation, quality, and the ability of each team to trackprogress and remain on schedule.Midterm Report 20%The midterm report will be graded on report presentation, quality, and the ability of each team to trackprogress, cost, and remain on schedule.Final Report 15%EE Program Self-Study Report-2006 87