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CATEGORY L T P CREDIT
ECD415 PROJECT PHASE I
PWS 0 0 6 2
Preamble: The course ‘Project Work’ is mainly intended to evoke the innovation and invention
skills in a student. The course will provide an opportunity to synthesize and apply the knowledge
and analytical skills learned, to be developed as a prototype or simulation. The project extends to
2 semesters and will be evaluated in the 7th and 8th semester separately, based on the achieved
objectives. One third of the project credits shall be completed in 7th semester and two third in 8th
semester. It is recommended that the projects may be finalized in the thrust areas of the respective
engineering stream or as interdisciplinary projects. Importance should be given to address societal
problems and developing indigenous technologies.
Course Objectives
To apply engineering knowledge in practical problemsolving.
To foster innovation in design of products, processes orsystems.
To develop creative thinking in finding viable solutions to engineering problems.
Course Outcomes [COs] :After successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:
Model and solve real world problems by applying knowledge across domains
CO1
(Cognitive knowledge level: Apply).
Develop products, processes or technologies for sustainable and socially relevant
CO2
applications (Cognitive knowledge level: Apply).
Function effectively as an individual and as a leader in diverse teams and to
CO3
comprehend and execute designated tasks (Cognitive knowledge level: Apply).
Plan and execute tasks utilizing available resources within timelines, following
CO4
ethical and professional norms (Cognitive knowledge level: Apply).
Identify technology/research gaps and propose innovative/creative solutions
CO5
(Cognitive knowledge level: Analyze).
Organize and communicate technical and scientific findings effectively in written
CO6
and oral forms (Cognitive knowledge level: Apply).
Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2
CO1
CO2 2 2 2 1 3 3 1 1 1 1
CO3 3 2 2 1
CO4 2 3 2 2 3 2
CO5 2 3 3 1 2 1
CO6 2 2 2 3 1 1
“The COs and CO- PO map shall be considered as suggestive only”
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Abstract POs defined by National Board of Accreditation
PO# Broad PO PO# Broad PO
PO1 Engineering Knowledge PO7 Environment and Sustainability
PO2 Problem Analysis PO8 Ethics
PO3 Design/Development of solutions PO9 Individual and team work
Conduct investigations of Communication
PO4 PO10
complex problems
PO5 Modern tool usage PO11 Project Management and Finance
PO6 The Engineer and Society PO12 Lifelong learning
PROJECT PHASE I
Phase 1 Target
Literature study/survey of published literature on the assigned topic
Formulation of objectives
Formulation of hypothesis/ design/ methodology
Formulation of work plan and task allocation.
Block level design documentation
Seeking project funds from various agencies
Preliminary Analysis/Modeling/Simulation/Experiment/Design/Feasibility study
Preparation of Phase 1 report
Evaluation Guidelines & Rubrics
Total: 100 marks (Minimum required to pass: 50 marks).
Project progress evaluation by guide: 30 Marks.
Interim evaluation by the Evaluation Committee: 20 Marks.
Final Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee: 30 Marks.
Project Phase - I Report (By Evaluation Committee): 20 Marks.
(The evaluation committee comprises HoD or a senior faculty member, Project coordinator
and project supervisor).
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Evaluation by the Guide
The guide/supervisor shall monitor the progress being carried out by the project groups on a regular
basis. In case it is found that progress is unsatisfactory it shall be reported to the Department
Evaluation Committee for necessary action. The presence of each student in the groupand their
involvement in all stages of execution of the project shall be ensured by the [Link]
evaluation by the guide: 30 Marks. This mark shall be awarded to the students in his/her group by
considering the following aspects:
Topic Selection: innovativeness, social relevance etc. (2)
Problem definition: Identification of the social, environmental and ethical issues of the project
problem. (2)
Purpose and need of the project: Detailed and extensive explanation of the purpose and need of
the project. (3)
Project Objectives: All objectives of the proposed work are well defined; Steps to be followed to
solve the defined problem are clearly specified. (2)
Project Scheduling & Distribution of Work among Team members: Detailed and extensive
Scheduling with timelines provided for each phase of project. Work breakdown structure well
defined. (3)
Literature survey: Outstanding investigation in all aspects. (4)
Student’s Diary/ Daily Log: The main purpose of writing daily diary is to cultivate the habit of
documenting and to encourage the students to search for details. It develops the students’ thought
process and reasoning abilities. The students should record in the daily/weekly activity diary the
day to day account of the observations, impressions, information gathered and suggestions given,
if any. It should contain the sketches & drawings related to the observations made by the students.
The daily/weekly activity diary shall be signed after every day/week by the guide. (7)
Individual Contribution: The contribution of each student at various stages. (7)
EVALUATION RUBRICS for PROJECT Phase I: Interim Evaluation ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION
No. Parameters Marks Poor Fair Very Good Outstanding
The team has identified a topic
Topic The team has failed to come Good evidence of the group The group has brainstormed in an
The originally selected topic
identification, with a relevant topic in time. thinking and brainstorming on excellent manner on what they were
lacks substance and needs to be
selection, Needed full assistance to finda what they are going to build. The going to build. The topic selected is
revised. There weresuggestions
formulation topic from the guide. Theydo results of the brainstorming are highly relevant, real world problem
given to improve the relevance
ofobjectives not respond to suggestions documented and the selection o and is potentially innovative. The
1-a 10 and quality of the project topic.
and/or from the topic is relevant. The review o group shows extreme interest in the
Only a few relevant
literature evaluation committee and/or related references was good, bu topic and has conducted extensive
references were
survey. the guide. No literature there is scope of improvement literature survey in connection with
consulted/ studied and there is
(Group review was conducted. The Objectives formed with good the topic. The team has come up with
no clear evidence to show the
assessment) team tried to gather easy clarity, however some objectives clear objectives which are feasible.
team's understanding on the
information without verifying are not realistic enough.
same. Some objectives
[CO1] the authenticity. No
identified, but not clear enough.
objectives formed yet.
(0 – 3 Marks) (4 – 6 Marks) (7 - 9 Marks) (10 Marks)
Excellent evidence of enterprising
and extensive project [Link]
charts were used to depict detailed
Project project scheduling. A project
Good evidence of planning
Planning, No evidence of planning or Some evidence of a primary management/version
done. Materials were listed and
Scheduling scheduling of the project plan. There were some ideas on control tool is used to track the
thought out, but the planwasn't
and The students did not plan the materials /resources project, which shows familiarity with
quite complete.
Resource/ what they were going to required, but not really thought modern tools. All materials /
Schedules were prepared, but
Tasks build or plan on what out. The students have some resources were identified and listed
not detailed, and needs
Identification materials / resources to use idea on the finances required, and anticipation of procuring time is
1-b 10 improvement. Project journal is
and in the project. The students but they have not formalized a done. Detailed budgeting is done. All
presented but it is not complete
allocation. do not have any idea on the budget plan. Schedules were tasks were identified and
in all respect / detailed. There is
(Group budget required. The team not prepared. The project incorporated in the schedule. A well-
better task allocation and
assessment) has not yet decided on who journal has no details. Some kept project journal shows evidence
individual members understand
does what. No project journal evidence on task allocation for all the above, in addition to the
[CO4] about their tasks. There is room
kept. among the team members. interaction with the project guide
for improvement.
Each member knows well about their
individual tasks.
(0 – 3 Marks) (4 – 6 Marks) (7 - 9 Marks) (10 Marks)
Phase 1 Interim Evaluation Total Marks: 20
EVALUATION RUBRICS for PROJECT Phase I: Final Evaluation ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION
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No. Parameters Marks Poor Fair Very Good Outstanding
Formulation None of the team members The students have some The students are
of Design comfortable Shows clear evidence of having a well-
and/or show any evidence o knowledge on the design with design methods adopted defined design methodology and
knowledge about the design procedure to be adopted, and and they have made some adherence to it. Excellent knowledge
Methodology
and and the methodology adopted the methodologies. However, the progress as per the plan. The in design procedure and its
1-c Progress. 5 till now/ to be adopted in the team has not made much methodologies are understoodto adaptation. Adherence to project
(Group later stages. The team has progress in the design, and yet a large extent. plan is commendable.
assessment) not progressed from the to catch up with the project
[CO1] previous stage of evaluation. plan.
(0 – 1 Marks) (2 – 3 Marks) (4 Marks) (5 Marks)
The student show some interes The student shows very good
Individual and The student does not show interest in project, and takes up The student takes a leadership
and participates in some of the
any interest in the projec tasks and attempts to complete position and supports the other team
Teamwork activities. However, the activities
1-d activities, and is a passive them. Shows excellent members and leads the projec
Leadership are mostly easy and superficia
10 member. responsibility and team skills. Shows clear evidence of leadership.
( Individual in nature.
assessment) Supports the other members
[CO3] well.
(0 – 3 Marks) (4 – 6 Marks) (7 - 9 Marks) (10 Marks)
Preliminary The team has not done any The team has started doing some There is some evidence to show Strong evidence for excellent
Analysis/ preliminary work with respect preliminary work with respect to that the team has done good progress in the project. The team
Modeling / to the analysis/modeling/ the project. The students howeve amount of preliminary has completed the required
1-e
Simulation/ simulation/experiment/desig are not prepared enough for the investigation and design/ preliminary work already and are
10
Experiment / n/feasibility study/ algorithm work and they need to improve a analysis/ modeling etc. poised to finish the phase I in an
Design/ development. lot. They can improve further. excellent manner. They have shown
Feasibility results to prove their progress.
study
[CO1] (0 – 3 Marks) (4 – 6 Marks) (7 - 9 Marks) (10 Marks)
The project stages are extensively
Documented report.
Professional documentation tool
The team did not documen
Some documentation is done Most of the project details were like LaTeX were used to document th
Documentatio the work at all. The projec
but not extensive. Interaction documented well enough. progress of the project along with the
n and journal/diary is not
1-f with the guide is minimal. There is scope forproject journal. The documentation
presentation. 5 presented. The presentation
Presentation include some points improvement. The presentation structure is well- planned and can
(Individual & was shallow in content and
of interest, but overall quality is satisfactory. Individualeasily grow into the project report.
group dull in appearance.
needs to be improved. Individua performance is good.
assessment). The individual student has no
performance to be improved.
idea on the presentation o The presentation is done
[CO6] his/her part. professionally and with great clarity.
The individual’s performance is
excellent.
(0 – 1 Marks) (2 – 3 Marks) (4 Marks) (5 Marks)
Total 30 Phase - I Final Evaluation Marks: 30
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EVALUATION RUBRICS for PROJECT Phase I: Report Evaluation
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No. Parameters Marks Poor Fair Very Good Outstanding
Project report shows
The prepared report is shallow Project report follows the
evidence of systematic
and not as perstandard forma . standard format to some The report is exceptionally good. Neatly
documentation. Report is
It does not follow proper extent. However, its organized. All references cited
1-g Report [CO6] 20 following the standardforma
[Link] mostly organization is not very good. properly. Diagrams/Figures, Tables and
and there are only a few
Unacknowledged [Link] Language needs to be equations are properly numbered, and
issues. Organization of the
of effort in preparation is improved. All references are listed and clearly shown. Language is
report is good. Most o
evident. not cited properly in the excellent and follows standard styles.
references are cited
report.
properly.
(0 - 7 Marks) (8 - 12 Marks) (13 - 19 Marks) (20 Marks)
Phase - I Project Report Marks: 20