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Course Engineering Project I (2013-2014) Code / Version EECE71340 (100) Total Hours Credits PreRequisite(s) CoRequisite(s) Course Description
The design, implementation and evaluation of several individual and group projects that integrate the fundamental electrical and electronic knowledge and skills learned this semester. Appropriate problem solving, communication and time management skills are emphasized. 50 3

Course Outcomes
Successful completion of this course will enable the student to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Identify and practice safe procedures within an engineering environment including WHMIS, lab safety, and shop safety. Work effectively as a member of a diverse technical team. Orally discuss, defend and present engineering activities and decisions. Create written documentation that accurately presents specified aspects of a project. Demonstrate professional behaviour when dealing with stakeholders. Research and critically evaluate technical resources. Critically review project activities and results to identify improvement opportunities for future project work. Design, prototype and fabricate electrical, electronic, and software components given specific project requirements.

Unit Outcomes
Successful completion of the following units will enable the student to: 1.0 Safety 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.0 Work safely following WHMIS practices and procedures. Identify and practice safe procedures within an engineering laboratory. Identify and practice safe procedures within an engineering shop.

Project 1: A Project That Emphasizes Electrical Principles In The Realization Of a Multimeter That Includes A Dual Range Voltmeter, A Dual Range Ammeter, And An Ohmmeter 2.1 Design electrical circuits to perform specific tasks, given selected components and parameters. 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Draw electrical circuit schematics using schematic capture and simulation software. Prototype electrical circuits. Verify proper circuit operation. Document testing procedures and results in an engineering log book. Demonstrate fully functional electrical circuits. Demonstrate a fully functional system. Calculate measurement errors given selected components and parameters. Prepare and submit a formal report documenting project specification, design, implementation, verification, validation, and results.

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Project 2: A Project In Electronic System Design. Elemental Mechanical, Electronic And Digital Concepts Are Covered And Applied In The Realization Of a Microcontroller-Based Magnetic Field Measurement Device 3.1 Design combinational logic circuits to perform specific tasks given selected components and parameters.
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3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 4.0 Draw combinational logic circuit schematics using schematic capture and simulation software. Simulate the operation of combinational logic circuits using schematic capture and simulation software. Prototype combinational logic circuits using a programmable logic device (PLD). Verify proper circuit operation. Demonstrate fully functional combinational logic circuits. Lay out a printed circuit board (PCB) using printed circuit board layout software. Route a PCB using printed circuit board routing software. Mill, populate, and test a PCB. Demonstrate a fully functional PCB. Identify changes to an existing enclosure so that it can suitably contain and position sensing devices. Modify enclosure drawings using 3D computer aided design (CAD) software. Produce computer aided manufacture (CAM) for use with computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Modify an existing enclosure using a CNC machine. Interface a microcontroller with external display units. Design, code and test microcontroller software to control and exercise external display units. Interface a microcontroller with analog sensors. Design, code and test microcontroller software to accept analog input from external sensors. Design, code and test microcontroller software to perform floating point arithmetic. Verify proper software operation. Demonstrate fully functional software. Design and conduct an experiment to measure the effectiveness of the system. Demonstrate a fully functional micro-controlled system. Document testing procedures and results in an engineering log book. Prepare and submit a formal report documenting project specification, design, implementation, verification, validation, and experimental results.

Project 3 Design And Implement A Competitive Micro-Controlled Autonomous Robot Capable Of Collecting And Delivering Specified Objects More Efficiently Than A Competitor 4.1 Identify and document project specifications. 4.2 4.3 Design and build a robotic test platform given specific performance requirements. Design and build sub-systems capable of: 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 4.4 detecting obstacles differentiating between specified colours locating a desired target repositioning sensors measuring rotary motion

4.3.6 capturing, transporting and releasing objects Design, code and implement microcontroller software to: 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 move the robotic test platform recognize and avoid obstacles differentiate between objects of different colours

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4.4.4 capture, transport and release objects Demonstrate robotic sub-systems capable of: 4.5.1 moving autonomously

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4.5.2 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 detecting and avoiding obstacles

4.5.3 discriminating between objects of different colours Integrate test sub-systems into mobile robotic platform capable of capturing a desired object, transporting it to a specified location, and releasing it. Sketch or draw the mobile robotic platform clearly showing the drive system, obstacle avoidance system, and capture, transport, and release mechanism. Demonstrate functioning autonomous robot. Document software testing procedures and results. Document system design and testing procedures in an engineering log book. Participate effectively in the: 4.11.1 4.11.2 4.11.3 identification of team member roles and responsibilities setting of group goals development of a set of group norms

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4.11.4 evaluation of group performance Apply creative thinking strategies to given problems. Use the problem solving method in the solution of given problems. Evaluate and incorporate feedback from: 4.14.1 4.14.2 design review specification review

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4.14.3 prototype demonstration Modify project time line and task assignment as required. Compare performance of system to initial specifications. Prepare formal report documenting project specification, design, implementation, verification, validation, and competition results

Required Student Resources

Optional Student Resources

Martin, Fred. Robotic Explorations A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering. Prentice Hall.

Evaluation
The minimum passing grade for this course is 60 (C). In order to successfully complete this course, the student is required to meet the following evaluation criteria: Project 1 Project 2 Project 3 33.00 34.00 33.00 100.00 % Student must pass the Pass/Fail Safety unit evaluation before access to lab equipment is allowed. All projects must be successfully completed in order to pass this course.

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