EPICS Introductory Lecture This is for students NEW to EPICS Returning EPICS Students should be in Phys 223! Making a difference by design.

EPICS Introductory Lecture

This is for students NEW to EPICS

Returning EPICS Students should be in Phys 223!

Making a difference by design

EPICS Introductory Lecture

This is for students NEW to EPICS

Returning EPICS Students should be in ARMS B071!

Making a difference by design

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of class, you will be able to:

Describe EPICSList at least 2 of the expectations for EPICS

studentsDescribe the grading procedures in EPICSList 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.

New Microsoft OneNote Template

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 (36) (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 yourselfPoint to evidence to support that grade

Highlight accomplishments and point to documentation

Most Common Grade in EPICS is an AA’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 DoingIndividual grade reflects the quality and

quantity of the student’s documented accomplishments 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

Resources you need to know about

EPICS WebsiteForms, templates, resourcesEach team has own website

myEPICSActivated when registered for classSkills sessions, team info, peer evaluations

SharePoint serverArchive project and design documentation

Team email listEpics-<team [email protected] (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 formArmstrong Safety Agreement

EPICS Lab Space

ComputerLab

BuildLab

ElectronicsPrototyping

PrototypingSmall Group

Meeting

Conference Room1098B

Conference Room1098C

EPICS Office 1200

Lab UseLabs are for EPICS students only

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

Swipe your card the first daySafety-first mindsetRespect for shared space

Enable projects to make a difference

Emergency Procedures

General GuidelinesCall 911 – give locationSign up for Purdue Alert text

messagesReview the ARMS building emergency

plan

Emergency ProceduresEvacuationShelter-In-Place

Severe WeatherHazardous Material (HAZMAT) ReleaseActive Shooter

EvacuationIndicated by fire alarmEvacuate immediately Meet at rally

pointbetween PUSH andHampton(Civil)

Severe WeatherIndicated by All Hazard SirensProceed down the stairs to the

basementBe prepared to kneel facing a wall and

cover your head

HAZMATClose all windows and doorsMove to shelter-in-place location

Do not use elevatorsLook to usual information channels for

additional information

Active ShooterTake refuge in a lockable room

Prefer rooms without visibility to outside/halls

Lock interior but not exterior doorsBarricade doors if possibleCall 911 discretelyTry to get further information

(purdue.edu)

Questions?

Reminder for 5:30 LectureThe 5:30 Lecture will only meet for the

first week.Rest of lectures will be completed

onlineWatch Video: https://

engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS/purdue/individual-documents/taped-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…. The projects you deliver mean the world

to your community partner, give them your best effort.

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!