MAY 2015

ENGINEERING TEAM PROJECT

MCB 3053 May 2015
Know Your Course Coordinators:

Dr Hilmi Hussin

Dr Mazli Mustapha

(E-learning, Pre-SEDEX)
(Main Coordinator)
05-3687027 Room: 17-03-27 (Block 17) 05-3687208 Room: 19-03-03 (Block 19)
mazli.mustapha@petronas.com.my
hilmi_hussin@petronas.com.my

Dr Setyamartana Parman
(Grouping, Claims)
05-3687197 Room: 19-03-06 (Block 19)
setyamartana@petronas.com.my

Content

ETP Overview
Start up PROJECT
Assessment
Milestone
Expenses & Claims
Creativity & Innovation
Grouping

ETP MCB 3053 - Overview

3 credit hours
For 3rd year engineering students
Teams of 5 members of various programs
(CHE, CV, EE, PE & ME)

Learning Outcomes
1

Apply engineering knowledge & solve

engineering design problem

Work in a multi disciplinary team-based

project work

Apply the principle of project management

Apply proper design process to produce

creative & innovative solution

Demonstrate effective communication, report

writing, presentation & entrepreneur skills

UTP bags 35 gold

medals
New Straits Times
2012

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS

was presented a special Patron Award by
the Ministry of Science, Technology and
Innovation (MOSTI) after it won the
highest number of awards at the
recently-concluded International
Invention, Innovation and Technology
Exhibition (ITEX 2012)

SCOPE of ETP
To generate conceptual designs
To perform necessary engineering calculations
To generate engineering drawings of the selected
concept
To develop a working model or prototype
The final result of the project shall be exhibited in
the form of
an oral presentation,
a report, and
a WORKING MODEL or PROTOTYPE

START UP the
PROJECT

STARTING UP

PROJECT TOPIC

TEAM
Start-UP

SUPERVISOR

ETP GUIDELINES

PROJECT TOPIC
Each Team has to choose any project listed in the given
theme to work on.
The theme for this semester:

Green technology
Societal Issue
Environment
Transportation

Supervisors shall guide on the selection of the topic

and problem to solve
Self-assessment on feasibility of topic by Supervisor

GREEN TECHNOLOGY

ETP MAY 2015 SEMESTER

PROJECT TOPICS/THEMES

ENVIRONMENT

TRANSPORTATION
SOCIETAL ISSUES

Theme: GREEN TECHNOLOGY

Green technology is defined as the development and application of products, equipment and systems used
to conserve the natural environment and resources, which minimize and reduces the negative impact of
human activities
Green Technology refers to products, equipment or systems which satisfy the following criteria:

It minimizes the degradation of the environment;

It has zero or low green house gas (GHG) emission;
It is safe for use and promotes healthy and improved environment for all forms of life;
It conserves the use of energy and natural resources; and
It promotes the use of renewable resources.

Creative and innovative solution(s) to address any of Green Technology related the topics below can provides
innovative solution in order to conserve our natural environment and resources:
Recycling Technologies: Fluorescent bulb, computer and electronics recycling
Green Technology for economy development in rural area
UTP as a Green Campus
Conversion of red building to green building (UTP case study, CO2 measurement and energy efficiency)

Theme: SOCIETAL ISSUES

Improving ecosystem, human health and lifestyle of society
Contrary to popular belief, we dont have to make drastic changes in order to notice an improvement in the
quality of our life. At the same time, we dont need to wait a long time in order to see the measurable results
that come from taking positive action. What we need is to come out with innovative solutions to:
Invent means or gadget to improve the quality of our human health and lifestyle
Invent gadget to help or facilitate the student in their studies.
Means to provide conducive environment for the students.

Theme: ENVIRONMENT
Innovative basic amenities for sustainable environment in urban and rural
area.
Basic amenities have to be improved in order to enhance the quality of life in urban and rural area:

Provide a truly aspirational next generation product that everyone will want to use in developed as well as
developing nation.
Design new concept of washroom which is hygienic and user friendly at urban, rural and R & R areas.
Water conservation is important to preserve our fresh water supply.
To make the basic amenities such as drinking water accessible to people even in remote villages.
Innovative recycle bin to encourage recycle in society

Theme: TRANSPORTATION
Mobility aids for people with disabilities
Mobility aids and transportation play key roles in the struggle for civil rights and equal opportunity in the
disability community. Affordable and reliable mobility aids and transportation allow people with disabilities
access to important opportunities in education, employment, health care, housing, and community life.
Because our nations investments in transportation infrastructure have disproportionately favored cars and
highways, those who cannot afford cars or do not drive cars often lack viable transportation options. People
with disabilitiesparticularly in rural areasneed accessible, affordable mobility aids and transportation
options that bring employment, health care, education, housing, and community life within reach. Some rely
on automatic stop announcement systems, which often are problematic. Additionally, problems persist with
the maintenance of accessibility equipment such as lifts, and with securing mobility equipment such as
wheelchairs and scooters. In some cases, drivers do not stop for people with disabilities. Drivers need more
training on securing equipment, calling out stops, and following procedures regarding passengers with
disabilities.

COMMENCING THE PROJECT

Choosing topic and generate project proposal.

Identify role
of members
(leaders etc.)

Brainstorm
Project
Topics

Analyze
and
Choose
a Topic

Feasibility
Check (Supvr)

A Project proposal must clearly state:

Problem statement (what is the problem that youre trying to solve)
Objectives (what do you intend to do to solve the problem)
Methodology (ideas of how you intend to achieve the objectives)
Check the ETP Guidelines for details on Project Proposal.

Prepare and
Submit
Project
Proposal

Lots of
communications
among members
and with supervisors
along the
process

SELF-ASSESSMENT OF PROJECT TOPICS

To assess feasibility of projects
Assessments by supervisors
Nine criteria of assessment
Teamwork
Technical competency
Equipment availability
Creativity & Innovative
Risk & Safety
Hazardous
Time
Multi-diciplinary
Costs
(See Appendix II: Project Assessment Rubric)

To be submitted together with the evaluation on Project Proposal

Shall be reviewed by the Coordinators

ETP Guidelines

Please refer to the latest

version; i.e. MAY 2015.
Any changes & Important notices
will be updated through E-Learning
e.g. seminars, submission due dates,
etc.

Whats in the ETP Guidelines?

Background

Summary of ETP operation

The Players (coordinators, SVs,

students, examiners)

Project Evaluation

Project Expenditure

Writing Format for Reports

Assessment Forms (Appendices)

ETP Assessment

Assessment Contribution
Components

Supervisor

Panel of
Examiners

Peer
Evaluation

Evaluation

Tentative

Forms in
Guideline

Time

Project Proposal

10 %

Appendix III

W3

Progress Report
Fabrication of Prototype
or Model
Poster Evaluation
Demonstration of
Prototype or Model

10 %

Appendix IV

W7

10 %

Appendix V

W9

10 %

Appendix VI

W 10

15 %

Appendix VII

15 %

Appendix VIII

Group Oral Presentation

Peer Evaluation

5%

Appendix
XXIII

W 13
W 14

Final Report

15 %

Appendix X

Sub-Total
Individual Contribution
(Logbook, Meeting &
active Participation)

45 %

10%

Appendix XI

Total

55 %

40 %

5%

Continuous

where
MARKS
come
from?

INDIVIDUAL MARKS
There are individual evaluations to distinguish
performances of team members

Peer Evaluation

5%

Individual Contribution (IC)

10 %

PEER EVALUATION
Students will be evaluating their team members with respect to
aspects of team works such as participation, support etc.
This enables students to rate their team mates, given the fact that
supervisors are not able to monitor the performance of the team
members in total.
The exercise will be carried out towards the end of the semester.
The marks shall be made confidential.

See Appendix-XXII in the ETP Guidelines.

IC (Individual Contribution)
Official meetings shall be held with supervisors every week.

Each student shall submit a logbook during meeting.

Supervisors will keep track of record from Weeks 2 to 11
Absences must be justified with valid reasons.
Attendances and active participation in meetings and
logbooks shall be used to determine the IC scores

LOGBOOK

IC (Individual Contribution) : 10%

Logbook submission (5%)
Criteria
Submit & Complete all tasks
Submit & Complete most tasks
Submit & Complete few tasks
No submission (w/o reason)

Score
0.9-1
0.8-0.9
0.1-0.8
0

Meeting & Active Participation (5%)

Criteria
Come on time & active
Come on time & less active
Late & active
Late & less active
Absent (w/o reason)

Score
0.8-1
0.7-0.8
0.5-0.7
0.1-0.5
0

IC (Individual Contribution) : 10%

ETP Milestones

ETP Milestones
Week Number
Activities

Seminar I (ETP Briefing)

3/6

Project proposal due

4/6

Seminar IV
Lab Safety Briefing
Progress Report due
Submission of Form 03
Evaluation on Fabrication
Poster & Product Demo &
Presentation assessment
(Pre-SEDEX)
SEDEX
Submission of Claim
Breakdown form & Receipts
Submission of Peer
Evaluation Form
Submission of Final Report

10

11

12

13

14

20/5

Seminar II

Seminar III

10/6
17/6
24/6
2/7
10/7
22/7
29/7

TBA

12/8
19/8
19/8

SEMINARS
Seminar
Seminar I

Topic

Introduction to ETP

Presenter
ETP Coordinators

Seminar II

Engineering Design methodology

AP Dr Syed Ihtsham Ul-Haq

Gilani

Seminar III

Team dynamic & project economic

Dr Rahmat Iskandar

Lab Safety
Briefing

Lab Safety

Seminar IV

Communicating your Design Idea

Lab Executive
Dr Subarna Sivapalan

ETP - FLOW OF EVENTS

Assignment of
student groups

Topic
proposal

Appointment of
supervisors

Assignment of Groups to
Supervisors

ETP Briefing
(students)
Submission of
project proposal
Submission of
progress report
Prototype/model
finalization
SEDEX

Poster, Demo,
Oral Presn.,
Submission of
final report

1st DELIVERABLE: PROJECT PROPOSAL

~10 pages (SV discretion)
Scenario, definition of problem, objective statement,
project scope and significance
Review of literatures or existing solutions, data
Methodology design approach, use of tools &
softwares, planning and task delegation (process
flow & Gantt chart)

ETP Expense & Claims

Project Budget Requisitions (Form-03)

Decide to buy

Fill up Form-03
(App-XVII)

Attach with
Form-03

Proceed ONE week after

submission of Form-03 to
Coordinator, unless notified.
Advance own money.

exceed
RM200?

Purchase
items

Form-03:
HoD (ME)
Approval
Notification to SV/students
Return of approved UTP-03

Form-03:
Lab Execs
Verification

No

Form-03:
Coordinators
Endorsement

Form-03:
Supervisors
Certification

YesY

Justification
Letter
(App-XIX)

Project Cost Reimbursement (Claims)

Approved Form-03
(App-XVII)
Purchase
of Items

In order as in Form-03
Paste on A4 papers

Submit Claim Set

to ETP Coordinator

Make a copy of
the claim set

Prepare Original
Receipts

Fill up Claim
Breakdown Form
(App-XXI)

The Claim Set

Supervisor submit
claims through
TVM system

Collect
Claims from Supervisor
Communicate regularly
with supervisors

ETP store (To salvage material from previous projects)

Where: 17-02-19 (Block 17 level 2)

Lab techs in charge:
Mr Irwan & Mr Adam
Room- 17-02-07
Phone- 05-3687017

You can recycle components used in previous ETP projects for

building up your prototype, hence reducing overall costs.

Q&A

WHAT is CREATIVITY?

WHAT is CREATIVITY?
Creativity is the act of turning new and imaginative
ideas into reality

Creativity is characterised by the ability to perceive

the world in new ways, to find hidden patterns, to
make connections between seemingly unrelated
phenomena, and to generate solutions

Creativity involves two processes: thinking, then

producing. If you have ideas, but dont act on them,
you are imaginative but not creative.

What is INNOVATION?

What is INNOVATION?
Innovation is the
implementation of a new or
significantly improved product,
service or process that creates
value for business, government
or society

INNOVATION is Not an EVENT

INNOVATION is a (DESIGN) PROCESS

DESIGN THINKING & PROCESS

EMPATHIZE

IDEATE

DEFINE

PROTOTYPE

TEST

How to COME UP with a PROJECT IDEA?

ROAD
ACCIDENTS

LIVING
COST

BUGLAR

SAFETY

HOME
FIRE

SOCIETY
ISSUES

HOME
WATER
CRISIS

PROBLEM

CAUSE 1

CAUSE 2

HOW to
SOLVE it
POSSIBLE AREA !
ENVIRO
NMENT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NugRZGDbPFU

Principles of Crafting Problem

PBL = Problem
based learning
Mohammad-Zamry, Khairiyah, Nor-Farida, Syed Ahmad Helmi (c2012)

Team Formation Stages (Bruce Tuckman)

COLLABORATIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsndhCQ5hRY

THE END