MT333 Materials Applications and Practice MT333 Materials Applications and Practice Course Project(40%of overall grade) Course Coordinator:Prof XiaoQi Chen Updated:April 2017 Learning Goals In this course project,you are required to conduct research on a topic or a case study related to recent advances in the area of materials applications and practice.Some areas of interest include,but are not limited to,advanced materials,applications,manufacturing and processing technologies in the following industrial sectors: ·Marine industry ·Power industry ·Transport industry Aerospace industry ● Electronics,semiconductor industry Information and communication technology(ICT)industry Healthcare industry Renewable energy Building and construction industry ·Etc The learning goals of this course project are: 1)To gain the knowledge in advanced materials and applications in an area selected; 2)To develop the competence to conduct a literature search (a prerequisite for any research)of a topic related to materials applications and practice; 3)To develop skills of critical thinking; 4)To develop skills of technical writing and oral presentation in English; 5)To develop interpersonal skills to work in a team; 6)To learn and practice project management and team dynamism. Project Assignment You will work in a group of THREE for this project assignment.Each group is required to submit a topical proposal and a final report.Please choose your own partners to form the group
MT333 Materials Applications and Practice 1 MT333 Materials Applications and Practice Course Project (40% of overall grade) Course Coordinator: Prof XiaoQi Chen Updated: April 2017 Learning Goals In this course project, you are required to conduct research on a topic or a case study related to recent advances in the area of materials applications and practice. Some areas of interest include, but are not limited to, advanced materials, applications, manufacturing and processing technologies in the following industrial sectors: Marine industry Power industry Transport industry Aerospace industry Electronics, semiconductor industry Information and communication technology (ICT) industry Healthcare industry Renewable energy Building and construction industry Etc. The learning goals of this course project are: 1) To gain the knowledge in advanced materials and applications in an area selected; 2) To develop the competence to conduct a literature search (a prerequisite for any research) of a topic related to materials applications and practice; 3) To develop skills of critical thinking; 4) To develop skills of technical writing and oral presentation in English; 5) To develop interpersonal skills to work in a team; 6) To learn and practice project management and team dynamism. Project Assignment You will work in a group of THREE for this project assignment. Each group is required to submit a topical proposal and a final report. Please choose your own partners to form the group
MT333 Materials Applications and Practice You are therefore expected to put in a good effort,minimal 4 hours per week over the period of 8 weeks for the project work. You should focus your research on research papers from reputable conferences and journals You should contribute your thoughts about what you are writing,put in critical thinking into your research,not just simply giving a summary of work done by others.You should also avoid copying information directly from references or reproducing information that is readily available on the Internet.Plagiarism will be severely dealt with! Sources of materials:suggested places for your research(please do not limit yourself to only these materials)are the library and Internet. Requirements All work should be written with a good technical presentation and typed with Times New Roman 12-point font size,1.5-line spacing (as in this document).The project report should include latest R&D results,new applications,impact of the technologies on human life in general,or combination,etc.It should contain: ·2500-3500 words. At least 15 references,including a reasonable number of recent references(5 years or newer). 1.Topical proposal A single page description of your proposed topic containing: Your name and student number ·Title of project Synopsis:A brief description of your proposed topic List of references from your preliminary research 2.Final project report Your final report should contain the following items: Title page.It contains the course title,project title,your names,and student numbers. Abstract:Not more than 250 words.It includes up to five keywords 2
MT333 Materials Applications and Practice 2 You are therefore expected to put in a good effort, minimal 4 hours per week over the period of 8 weeks for the project work. You should focus your research on research papers from reputable conferences and journals. You should contribute your thoughts about what you are writing, put in critical thinking into your research, not just simply giving a summary of work done by others. You should also avoid copying information directly from references or reproducing information that is readily available on the Internet. Plagiarism will be severely dealt with! Sources of materials: suggested places for your research (please do not limit yourself to only these materials) are the library and Internet. Requirements All work should be written with a good technical presentation and typed with Times New Roman 12-point font size, 1.5-line spacing (as in this document). The project report should include latest R&D results, new applications, impact of the technologies on human life in general, or combination, etc. It should contain: • 2500-3500 words. • At least 15 references, including a reasonable number of recent references (5 years or newer). 1. Topical proposal A single page description of your proposed topic containing: • Your name and student number • Title of project • Synopsis: A brief description of your proposed topic • List of references from your preliminary research 2. Final project report Your final report should contain the following items: • Title page. It contains the course title, project title, your names, and student numbers. • Abstract: Not more than 250 words. It includes up to five keywords
MT333 Materials Applications and Practice Main body with appropriate sections and section titles.Analysis,application of theories, critical thinking,good illustrations,pictures and figures are strongly encouraged. The report should contain a section called "Critical Reflection"for you to express your own opinions and critical views about the topic that you have written. References.A list of references you have studied should be included Contribution Statement.It lists contributions of each member towards the final report. 3.Oral Presentation The presentation will be conducted in a format of international conference.Each group is to give a 10-minute presentation of your work to the class,followed by 5-minute Question and Answer.This will allow you to communicate your findings with your classmates.Every member of the group should be given equitable time to present Grading Policy Each member of a group should contribute to the research work,and state his/her contributions in the section"Contribution Statement". You will be graded according to the contents and presentation of your work. More points will be awarded for extensive research work and good contents. Submit your reports by the due dates stipulated in Assessment Schedule. Points will be deducted for each resubmission,and late submission Please do not share your work with other groups. Please do not copy from each other.No point will be given to any party if you are caught copying
MT333 Materials Applications and Practice 3 • Main body with appropriate sections and section titles. Analysis, application of theories, critical thinking, good illustrations, pictures and figures are strongly encouraged. • The report should contain a section called “Critical Reflection” for you to express your own opinions and critical views about the topic that you have written. • References. A list of references you have studied should be included. • Contribution Statement. It lists contributions of each member towards the final report. 3. Oral Presentation The presentation will be conducted in a format of international conference. Each group is to give a 10-minute presentation of your work to the class, followed by 5-minute Question and Answer. This will allow you to communicate your findings with your classmates. Every member of the group should be given equitable time to present. Grading Policy • Each member of a group should contribute to the research work, and state his/her contributions in the section “Contribution Statement”. • You will be graded according to the contents and presentation of your work. • More points will be awarded for extensive research work and good contents. • Submit your reports by the due dates stipulated in Assessment Schedule. • Points will be deducted for each resubmission, and late submission. • Please do not share your work with other groups. • Please do not copy from each other. No point will be given to any party if you are caught copying
MT333 Materials Applications and Practice Assessment Schedule 1.Hardcopies are submitted to Teaching Assistant. 2.Files for your electronic submissions should use your team ID,e.g.Team0l proposal.docx;Teamol report.docx,Teamol presentation.ppt,Teamol reference.ppt, Date of Assignment Marks Remarks submission 8 May Topical proposal 5 Hardcopy,and electronic copy "TeamXX proposal.docx".You are required to re-submit if your proposal is deemed unsuitable. 5 June Oral presentation 5 10-minute presentation to the class.Identify yourself before presentation. 5 June Q&A 3 5-minute Question and Answer.Raise your hand and identify yourself before asking a question. 12 June Presentation slides 5 Electronic copy "TeamXX presentation.ppt" 12 June Final project report 20 Both hardcopy,and electronic copy "TeamXX report.docx” 12 June References 2 Electronic copy "TeamXX reference.pdf including reprints of FIVE most important and recent references. Total Marks 40
MT333 Materials Applications and Practice 4 Assessment Schedule 1. Hardcopies are submitted to Teaching Assistant. 2. Files for your electronic submissions should use your team ID, e.g. Team01 proposal.docx; Team01 report.docx, Team01 presentation.ppt, Team01 reference.ppt, Date of submission Assignment Marks Remarks 8 May Topical proposal 5 Hardcopy, and electronic copy “TeamXX proposal.docx”. You are required to re-submit if your proposal is deemed unsuitable. 5 June Oral presentation 5 10-minute presentation to the class. Identify yourself before presentation. 5 June Q&A 3 5-minute Question and Answer. Raise your hand and identify yourself before asking a question. 12 June Presentation slides 5 Electronic copy “TeamXX presentation.ppt” 12 June Final project report 20 Both hardcopy, and electronic copy “TeamXX report.docx” 12 June References 2 Electronic copy “TeamXX reference.pdf” including reprints of FIVE most important and recent references. Total Marks 40
