EPICS Introductory Lecture

This is for students NEW to EPICS

Returning EPICS Students should be in Phys 114!

Making a difference by design

EPICS Introductory Lecture

This is for students NEW to EPICS

Returning EPICS Students should be in ARMS B061!

Making a difference by design

Learning Objectives�At the end of class, you will be able to:

�Describe EPICS�List at least 2 of the expectations for EPICS

students�Describe the grading procedures in EPICS�List at least 3 things that will happen in the

first four weeks of class

EPICS Design Notebooks� Free gift!!!

�Used to record your� Individual activities (like going to lecture)� Ideas, process of getting to solutions� Interactions with others� Contacts and Resources� REFLECTIVE THINKING

�Put your name in the front� Each page is to be numbered, dated

� Important to record your accomplishments, the process to get there and your thinking� Like writing answers to test questions� Use the notebook, blogs, wiki’s, other paper, etc.

� Syllabus and handouts

EPICS will be …• What you make it• Transformational experience, personally

and professionally• Preparation to become a leader in

industry, government, or community• Alumni data support EPICS preparing for

future success

Take initiative. Take risks. Ask questions. Have fun.

EPICS is …• Multidisciplinary Design• Professional Preparation• Service-Learning

• Learning Objectives• Disciplinary knowledge• Design Process• Life-long learning• Customer Awareness (project partners)• Teamwork (leadership)• Communication• Ethics• Social Context

EPICS Schedule

4:30 Lecture

5:30 Lecture

EPICS Labs (33) (team) 2 hrs

Outside of lab work – 1 Credit

Outside of lab work – 2 credits

DOCUMENTED evidence of outside of lab progress required for an good grade

5 Lecture units

10 Lecture units

First meeting� Introduce team members� Review projects from last semester if applicable� Assign team members to projects

� Can make changes� Have returning students as mentors

� Determine roles� Plan trip to project partner (Learn about the partner!)� Technology check

� Log into the EPICS computer network and myEPICS, check your ID on the door locks

� Should leave with tasks for the week and/or meeting time with project team

� Begin thinking of goals/responsibilities� It may not be totally clear the first week but it will

Speak up and ask questions!

Team Organization(s)

Project Manager

Design Lead Design Lead Design Lead

Advisor

Proj Part Liaison

Team members

Project Archivist

Proj Part Liaison

Project Archivist

Team members Team members

Proj Part Liaison

Project Archivist

Team members

TA

Each team has a name and acronym

Team Roles

� Project Manager - manages overall team and team meetings, monitors progress of the project(s)

� Design Lead- lead individual project and development of the design, project documentation and delivery

� Project Archivist– accountable for timelines, project and design documentation

� Project Partner Liaison - manage communications with project partner

� Webmaster - maintains the team’s web page� Financial Officer – Manages team budget

Everyone does NOT have a specific roleNew students can take on roles

Grading� Simulates industry performance appraisals� Set team goals through the semester plan� Individual responsibilities set by week 4 with

advisor – agreement on expectations� Checked at week 4, 8 (12) and 16

�Grade yourself�Point to evidence to support that grade

� Highlight accomplishments and point to documentation

� Most Common Grade in EPICS is an A�A’s are earned , NOT just given for showing up

General Grading guidelinesA = Excellence in work completed and documented

B = Good achievement in work completed and documented

C = Adequate achievement in work completed and documented

D = Inadequate achievement in work completed and documented

F = Fails to meet minimum achievement in work completed and documented.

For accomplishments and outcomes that are appropriate for course level and number of credits

Grading – Learn by Doing� Individual grade reflects the quality and

quantity of the student’s documentedaccomplishments and learning , and team’s accomplishments .

�Juniors and Seniors must show excellence and initiative for an A – DO NOT have to be a project leader

�First-year & sophomores, can get an A following and meeting expectations with excellence, but NOT JUST SHOWING UP

Fall Course Deliverables/Assignments

Deliverable(s) Due DateTeam/

IndividualAssignment

Lab Safety Awareness form (all students) and Model Release form (new students only)

Week 2 (9/2-9/5) Individual

Semester Plan Week 3 (9/8-9/12) Team

Individual Evaluation Rubric Week 4 (9/15-9/19) Individual

Team Website Week 5 (9/22-9/26) TeamDesign Documentation (posted for reviewers with one page overview)

Week 6 (9/29-10/3) Team

Design Review Presentation Week 7 (10/6-10/10) Team

Individual Evaluation Rubric

Week 8 (10/15-10/21) IndividualIndividual Documentation

Peer Evaluation

Project Evaluation Rubric Week 8 (10/15-10/21) Team

Individual Evaluation RubricWeek 12 (11/12-11/18)-

OptionalIndividual

Team Culture Survey Week 13 (11/19-11/25) Individual

If delivering, Delivery Checklist Week 13/14 (11/19-12/5) TeamDesign Documentation (posted for reviewers with one page overview)

Week 14 (12/1/12/5) Team

Individual Evaluation Rubric

Week 15 (12/8-12/12) Individual

Individual Documentation

Peer Evaluation

Purdue Course Evaluations

Final Reflection

Design Review PresentationWeek 15 (12/8-12/12) Team

Project Evaluation Rubric

Lab and lecture attendance Weeks 1 - 15 Individual

Current Website Weeks 5 and 14Team/

Webmaster

Resources you need to know about

�EPICS Website�Forms, templates, resources�Each team has own website

� myEPICS�Activated when registered for class�Skills sessions, team info, peer evaluations

� SharePoint server�Archive project and design documentation

� Team email list�Epics-<team name.@ecn.purdue.edu�Advisors (instructors) may or may NOT be on list

Paperwork

NO Personal Reimbursements!!!!!!

�Use the EPICS purchasing procedures to buy what we need

�Each team has to create a budget� Initially have $200 to spend

�Model release form�Armstrong Safety Agreement

EPICS Lab Space

Computer

Lab

Build

Lab

Electronics

Prototyping

Prototyping

Small Group

Meeting

Conference Room

1098BConference Room

1098C

EPICS Office 1200

Lab Use�Labs are for EPICS students only

�Privilege to use labs and computer room� No charge for printing UNLESS it is abused� ONLY EPICS WORK

�Safety-first mindset�Respect for shared space

�Enable projects to make a difference

Emergency Procedures

General Guidelines�Call 911 – give location�Sign up for Purdue Alert text

messages�Review the ARMS building emergency

plan�Remember, you will be a leader in an

emergency situation- be prepared

Emergency Procedures�Evacuation�Shelter-In-Place

�Severe Weather�Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Release�Active Shooter

Evacuation� Indicated by fire alarm�Evacuate immediately �Meet at rally

pointbetween PUSH andHampton(Civil)

Severe Weather� Indicated by All Hazard Sirens�Proceed down the stairs to the

basement�Be prepared to kneel facing a wall and

cover your head

HAZMAT�Close all windows and doors�Move to shelter-in-place location

�Do not use elevators

�Look to usual information channels for additional information

Active Shooter�Take refuge in a lockable room

�Prefer rooms without visibility to outside/halls

�Lock interior but not exterior doors�Barricade doors if possible�Call 911 discretely�Try to get further information

(purdue.edu)

Questions?

Reminder for 5:30 Lecture�The 5:30 Lecture will only meet for the

first week.�Rest of lectures will be completed

online�Watch Video:

https://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS/Resources/Lectures

�Submit attendance in myEPICS by date listed on Lecture Schedule (usually 2 weeks)

Keys to success� Ask lots of questions

� Learn to see your project partner’s perspective

� Listen to partners and stakeholders

� Work together and Respect others

� Respect and care for EPICS equipment and labs

� Be flexible, laugh and have fun!

� Make a difference

Parting Words for today….� If you have friends who want to join

EPICS—it is not too late! � See how EPICS counts

� Attendance Form� Fill in name and 10-digit PU ID� “T” for Question 1 � It takes approximately two weeks from the

date of the lecture to update myEPICS with your attendance.

� Have a great semester!