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Design an electro-mechanical system to complete mechanical tasks
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
define project goals and milestones
compile a bill of materials for your proposed system
create purchase orders for the material of your proposed design
test all proposed parts and subassemblies for the intended function
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Cooperate with classmates to create and execute delegated tasks
Assessment Strategies
On-the-job Performance
Criteria
participate in a project team with others to meet a shared goal
submit documentation of weekly project progress
submit documentation of instructor approval of the completed prototype
facilitate completion of project tasks in the required time frame
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Develop a project plan with milestones for the development cycle of the project
Assessment Strategies
Student Project Portfolio
Criteria
select a plan that meets the project design
plan includes millstones and tasks associated with each milestone
plan identifies a critical path timeline for tasks so established deadlines are met
plan includes resources required for each task
plan includes a Gantt chart of tasks
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Produce project drawings and other documentation
Assessment Strategies
Written Project Documentation
Criteria
produce project documents that meet current industry standards
provide documentation showing the instructor’s authorization
documentation includes physical dimensions and structure of the project
documentation includes required computer codes used in the project
documentation includes step by step procedures followed to complete the project
documentation specifies testing and validation procedures
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Design 3D mechanical parts in CAD software
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
design criteria for custom 3D parts
draw 3D parts in computer aided design software
inspect and modify drawing between revisions
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Fabricate 3D parts utilizing additive manufacturing process
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
print 3D parts
test 3D parts for form, fit and function
document 3D parts success or note any required modification
design, fabricate, test and repeat cycle until prototype is ready for production
minimize revisions and waste
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Construct the electro-mechanical system
Assessment Strategies
Performance - functioning electro-mechanical system
Criteria
procure all parts required for the project
produce an operational prototype of the project
de-bug and modify any source code
apply troubleshooting methods to the entire project
test the prototype for performance to the stated criteria
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Update the project plan to project completion
Assessment Strategies
Software Skills Microsoft Project
Criteria
update project documentation to reflect changes
project is complete within required time frame
document final evaluation of the design performance
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Present the project and all project documentation
Assessment Strategies
Oral Presentation and Student Portfolio Review
Criteria
explain the project to colleagues and instructors
use visual aids that are visible to the audience
presentation flows smoothly between team members as you and your team describe various sections of the project design
use acceptable language
maintain eye contact
assemble a complete project portfolio with all the project documentation