Guidelines
Contents
1. General Introduction: ............................................................................................................................ 3
2. Senior Design Project Objectives ......................................................................................................... 3
3. Senior Design Project Duration and Academic Year............................................................................ 3
4. Senior Design Project Outcomes (ABET Criteria) ............................................................................... 3
5. Team Formation.................................................................................................................................... 4
6. Registration of the Senior Design Project ............................................................................................. 4
7. Senior Design ProjectLectures..............................................................................................................4
8. Evaluation of the senior design project ................................................................................................. 4
Form 1: Student Sign Off Form .................................................................................................................... 6
Form 2: Senior Project Proposal Form ......................................................................................................... 7
Form 3: Selection Form ................................................................................................................................ 8
Form 4: Attendance Sheet............................................................................................................................. 9
Form 5: Progress Report ............................................................................................................................. 10
Form 6: Attendance Sheet........................................................................................................................... 11
Design Project Assessment Rubrics ........................................................................................................... 14
Appendix 1 Senior Project Report Writing Guidelines .............................................................................. 27
1. General Introduction:
The senior design project provides an integrated assessment of the students toward the desired
electrical engineering competencies. The senior design project is the first step to transfer the
students from the academic community to the industrial environment. The main target of the
senior design project is to improve the students' technical skills, communication skills by
integrating writing, presentation and teamwork opportunities. The senior design project is
comprehensive and focuses on professional practice and includes a variety of non-technical issues
such as professional and ethical responsibility, safety, reliability, and social impacts.
The senior design project in the Department of Electrical Engineering consists of two
consecutive phases. Phase one, is the senior project I (EEN 498) and phase two, is the senior
project II (EEN 499).
The senior design project courses are used to assess the eleven ABET a-k outcomes consisting
of the ability to: apply of previous knowledge, design and conduct experiments, design a system,
function on multi-disciplinary teams, identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, adhere
to professional and ethical responsibilities , communicate ,understand global and local impact of
engineering solutions on society, engage in lifelong learning ,have knowledge of contemporary
issues ,and use modern engineering tools for engineering practice. Students’ abilities in these
outcomes are measured using outcome specific project related lectures and assignments given
throughout the semesters.
5. Team Formation
Team formation must satisfy the following requirements:
All senior projects must be performed as groups.
Senior project group may be a single discipline or multidisciplinary engineering students.
Single-discipline design group is advised by one faculty member from the relevant
discipline.
Multidisciplinary design group may include students from at least two engineering
programs and is advised by two faculty members each from a different engineering
program.
The size of a group is three to four students.
Oral Presentation evaluation is based on the clarity of purpose, problem identification, solution
approach and level, presentation skills, discussion, demonstration of design functionalities.
Form 1: Student Sign Off Form
Senior Design Project
I have read and understood all of the First Day Materials for the Course. In particular, this
includes:
1. I am responsible for applying engineering code of ethics.
2. I am responsible for keeping up-to-date with announcements that I will receive from the course
coordinator, academic advisor.
3. I am responsible for submitting tasks on or before the due date.
4. If I am caught cheating, I know that:
a) the consequences will be set by the Faculty of Engineering Policy on cheating,
b) the sanctions for cheating could be as high as expulsion with a grade of Ex, failure for cheating,
recorded in my transcript, and
c) cheating includes but is not limited to:
i) leaking any confidential information;
ii) submitting work that is not my own or, for team work, not my team's;
iii) accepting unauthorized help from other students or providing unauthorized help to other
students (for example, giving another team a copy of your team’s work);
iv) using unauthorized materials; and
v) accepting a grade or other credit for team work to which I have not made an appropriate
contribution.
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Form 2: Senior Project Proposal Form
Senior Design Project
Course #
Project Title:
Advisor:
Description:
Objectives:
Special Requirements:
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Form 3: Selection Form
Senior Design Project
This form has to be completed by a group of students (3-4 students) for forming a
team for the senior design project. The group students will be assigned one project by
the program on the basis of the group choices.
Project Title
Supervisor Signature
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Form 4: Attendance Sheet
EEN 498
Project Advisor:
Project Title:
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Form 5: Progress Report
EEN 498
Project Title: Semester/Year:
Student Name: Student ID:
Advisor Name:
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Form 6: Attendance Sheet
EEN 499
Project Advisor:
Project Title:
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Form 7: Progress Report
EEN 499
Project Title: Semester/Year:
Student Name: Student ID:
Advisor Name:
Task given Task due Date Advisor
Procedure date date completed signature
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Form 8: Senior Design Project Checklist
Project Title:
Supervisor:
Student Name(s): 1.
2.
3.
4.
Implemented
Item Indicate page(s) in the report for yes,
Yes No
cite reason(s) for no
Problem definition
Alternative solutions
Specifications and regulations
Realistic constraints and
Engineering standards
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Design Project Assessment Rubrics
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Student Name:
Student ID:
OUTCOME (a)
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
No. Attribute Outstanding (4-5) Fair (2-3) Poor (1) Score
Does not understand the
Combines mathematical and/or Chooses a mathematical model or
connection between
Mathematical scientific principles to formulate scientific principle that applies to an
a1 mathematical models and
Modeling models of physical processes and engineering problem, but has trouble 𝟓𝟓
physical processes and systems
systems relevant to engineering in model development
in engineering
Shows appropriate engineering Mathematical terms are
Most mathematical terms are
a2 Terms interpretation of mathematical and interpreted incorrectly or not at
interpreted correctly 𝟓𝟓
scientific terms all
Translates academic theory in to
Some gaps in understanding the Does not appear to grasp the
engineering applications and accepts
a3 Theory application of theory to the problem connection between theory and
limitations of mathematical models of 𝟓𝟓
and expects theory to predict reality the problem
physical reality
Calculations not performed or
Executes calculations correctly by Minor errors in calculations by hand performed incorrectly by hand
a4 Calculations
hand and using mathematical software and applying mathematical software or does not know how to use 𝟓𝟓
mathematical software
Total Score
𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓
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Student Name:
Student ID:
OUTCOME (b)
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
No. Attribute Outstanding (4-5) Fair (2-3) Poor (1) Score
Observes good laboratory safety Unsafe lab procedures observed Practices unsafe, risky behaviors in lab
b1 Lab Safety infrequently 𝟓𝟓
Designs a Objectives are identified and measurable. Objectives are identified and measurable. Objectives are not identified. Work
reliable and Covers relevant Background/ Theory with Covers relevant Background/Theory with Plans are not developed step by step.
relevant exhaustive references. Work Plans are sufficient references. Work Plans are Selects inappropriate Tools. Fails to
experiment meticulously developed step by step. meticulously developed step by step. list any pertinent Safety/
b2
Identifies Variables and selects appropriate Identifies Variables and selects appropriate Environmental/ Ethical issues. 𝟓𝟓
Tools. Lists and explains all pertinent Tools. Just lists all pertinent Safety/
Safety/Environmental/ Ethical issues Environmental/ Ethical issues fairly.
comprehensively.
Conducts the Experimental Set-up is always neat and Experimental Set-up is mostly neat and Experimental Set-up is mostly untidy
experiment accurate. Always records complete data, accurate. Mostly records complete data, and inaccurate. Rarely records and
identifies possible sources of error. identifies possible sources of error. collects data in a meaningful way.
Measurements are always accurate with Measurements are mostly accurate with Measurements are inaccurate and often
b3
symbols, units and significant digits. symbols, units and significant digits. without symbols, units and significant 𝟓𝟓
Collects data always in a meaningful way. Collects data mostly in a meaningful way. digits. Does not demonstrate
Always demonstrates reproducibility and Mostly demonstrates reproducibility and reproducibility as well as required
good knowledge of lab procedures. good knowledge of lab procedures. knowledge of lab procedures.
Analyzes and Comprehensively understands the data in Sufficiently understands the data in terms Poorly understands the data in terms of
interprets terms of variables (dependent/ of variables (dependent/independent), variables (dependent/independent),
data independent), assumptions, deviations and assumptions, deviations and experimental assumptions, deviations and
experimental uncertainties etc. Organizes uncertainties etc. Organizes the data in experimental uncertainties. Fails to
the data in figures and tables using modern figures and tables using modern software Organize the data in figures and tables
software tools extensively for analysis. tools sufficiently for analysis. using modern software tools. Fails to
b4
Discusses/compares his/her results in the Discusses/compares his/her results in the Discuss/compare his/her results in the 𝟓𝟓
light of obtained results/theoretical models light of obtained results/theoretical models light of obtained results/theoretical
of similar studies from other sources of similar studies from other sources models of similar studies from other
extensively. Concludes rationally based on sufficiently. Concludes rationally based on sources. Fails to conclude rationally
experimentation and clear reasoning. experimentation and fair reasoning. based on experimentation and
acceptable reasoning.
Total Score
𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓
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Student Name:
Student ID:
OUTCOME (c)
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social,
political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability
No. Attribute Outstanding (4-5) Fair (2-3) Poor (1) Score
Define the problem The problem to be solved is clearly The problem to be solved is No mention is made to the
stated. Objectives are complete, described but: 1) there are minor problem to be solved.
specific, and concise. Customer needs omissions or vague details, 2)
are correctly identified and objectives are incomplete, 3)
c1
transformed into design requirements. objectives are badly transformed into 𝟓𝟓
All applicable realistic constraints are design requirements, or 4) some
identified important realistic constraints are
neglected.
Plan an effective A workable Design strategy is An attempt is made to develop a No design strategy; haphazard
design strategy developed, including a plan of attack, workable design strategy but it is approach.
c2
decomposition of work into subtasks, either incomplete or unclear. 𝟓𝟓
development of a timetable.
Develop and Several potential solutions are Multiple solutions are developed and The student focuses on one
compares developed and compared to find the compared, but one or two key solution to a problem.
alternative best baseline design aspects are neglected.
c3
solutions and 𝟓𝟓
selects a baseline
design
Considers realistic Developed specifications include Developed specifications include Developed specifications
constraints economic, safety, environmental and only minor or cursory consideration obviously violate some realistic
c4
other realistic constraints. of economic, safety, and constraints. 𝟓𝟓
environmental constraints.
Engineering Select appropriate standards and fully Select appropriate standards and not
c5 Select inappropriate standards
standards incorporated in the design fully incorporated in the design 𝟓𝟓
Total Score
𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓
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Student Name:
Student ID:
OUTCOME (d)
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
No. Attribute Outstanding (4-5) Fair (2-3) Poor (1) Score
Absent occasionally, but does not
Routinely present at team meetings or
Attendance/ inconvenience group. Sometimes Is absent from team meetings or
d1 work sessions. Contributes a fair share
Contribution depends on others to complete the work sessions>50% of the time 𝟓𝟓
to the project workload
work; contributes less than fair share
Occasionally works as a loner or
Does not contribute to group
Cooperates with others (outside of the interacts to a minor extent with
d2 Cooperation work at all or submits own
discipline) extra-disciplinary team 𝟓𝟓
work as the group's
members
Information Shares information with others and Sometimes keeps information to Does work on his own; does not
d3
Sharing provides assistance to others himself; not very willing to share value team work 𝟓𝟓
Values alternative perspectives and Persuades others to adopt only his
Valuation of Does not consider the ideas of
d4 encourages participation among all ideas or grudgingly accepts the ideas
Others' Ideas others 𝟓𝟓
team members of others
Total Score
𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓
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Student Name:
Student ID:
OUTCOME (e)
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
No. Attribute Outstanding (4-5) Fair (2-3) Poor (1) Score
Uses appropriate resources to locate Uses limited resources to solve Uses no resources to solve
e1 Resources
information needed to solve problems problems problems 𝟓𝟓
Demonstrates understanding of how Does not realize when major
Component Is missing some of the pieces of the
e2 various pieces of the problem relate to components of
Relationship whole problem 𝟓𝟓
each other and the whole the problem are missing
Has some strategies for problem-
Formulates strategies for solving Has no coherent strategies for
e3 Strategy solving, but does not apply them
problems problem solving 𝟓𝟓
consistently
Outcome
Can predict and defend problem Occasionally predicts and defends Is unable to predict or defend
e4 Prediction and
outcomes problem outcomes problem outcomes 𝟓𝟓
Defense
labeled (within reasonable and logical The answer is incorrect and not
The answer is correct and properly
e5 Solution range of the correct answer-it's in the checked for its
labeled 𝟓𝟓
"ballpark") reasonableness
No attempt at checking the
The solution is correct and checked The solution is correct, but not
e6 Validation obviously incorrect
in other ways when it checked in other ways 𝟓𝟓
solution--no commentary
Total Score
𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓
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Student Name:
Student ID:
OUTCOME (f)
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
No. Attribute Outstanding (5-4) Fair (3-2) Poor (1) Score
Knowledge of Student understands and abides by the Student is aware of the existence of
Student is not aware of any
f1 Standardized Code of Ethics and the Students' Code the Code of Ethics and other bases
codes for ethical behavior 𝟓𝟓
Code of Ethics of Conduct for ethical behavior
Does not participate in or
Does not take the discussion of ethics contribute to discussions
Participation in Participates in class discussions and
f2 seriously but is willing to accept its of ethics; does not accept the
Ethical Discussions exercises on ethics and professionalism 𝟓𝟓
existence need for professional
ethics
Student has been caught
Demonstrates ethical behavior among Does not model ethical behavior
f3 Behavior cheating or plagiarizing
peers and faculty among peers and faculty 𝟓𝟓
the work of others
Takes personal responsibility for his Doesn't recognize the need to take Blames others for own issues
f4 Responsibility
actions personal responsibility for his actions and problems 𝟓𝟓
Is frequently absent from class
Sometimes exhibits unprofessional
Respect for Is punctual, professional, and collegial; and is generally not collegial to
f5 behavior; is sometimes absent from
Others attends classes regularly fellow students, staff, and 𝟓𝟓
class without reason
faculty
Total Score
𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓
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Student’s Name:
Student’s ID:
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Student’s Name:
Student’s ID:
Total Score
𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓
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Student Name:
Student ID:
OUTCOME (h)
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
No. Attribute Outstanding (4-5) Fair (2-3) Poor (1) Score
Demonstrate awareness of Deeply understands the extent of Well understands the extent of the Never understands the extent of
the scope of impact of the impact of engineering solutions impact of engineering solutions at the impact of engineering
h1
engineering solutions at the local and global levels. the local and global levels. solutions at the local and global 𝟓𝟓
levels.
Demonstrate awareness of Deeply understands the economic Well understands the economic Never understands the
h2 economic impact of impact of engineering solutions. impact of engineering solutions. economic impact of engineering
engineering solutions. solutions. 𝟓𝟓
Demonstrate awareness of Deeply understands the societal Well understands the societal Never understands the societal
h3 societal impact of impact of engineering solutions. impact of engineering solutions. impact of engineering solutions.
engineering solutions. 𝟓𝟓
Demonstrate awareness of Deeply understands the Well understands the Never understands the
h4 environmental impact of environmental impact of environmental impact of environmental impact of
engineering solutions. engineering solutions. engineering solutions. engineering solutions. 𝟓𝟓
Total Score
𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓
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Student Name:
Student ID:
OUTCOME (i)
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
No. Attribute Outstanding (4-5) Fair (2-3) Poor (1) Score
Access information Accesses information from a variety of Accesses information from a variety Unable to access information
effectively and sources and critically assess their of sources and assess their quality, unless clearly guided to pending
i1
efficiently quality, validity and accuracy. validity and accuracy to a limited sources. 𝟓𝟓
extend.
Demonstrate Comprehensively analyzes new Considerably analyzes new content Never analyzes new content by
ability to learn content by breaking it down, by breaking it down, comparing, breaking it down, comparing,
independently comparing, contrasting, recognizing contrasting, recognizing patterns, contrasting, recognizing
i2
patterns, interpreting information interpreting information and/or patterns, interpreting 𝟓𝟓
and/or drawing conclusions. drawing conclusions. information and/or drawing
conclusions.
Total Score
𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓
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Student Name:
Student ID:
OUTCOME (j)
A knowledge of contemporary issues
No. Attribute Outstanding (4-5) Fair (2-3) Poor (1) Score
Knowledge of The student is able to identify and The student is able to identify The student cannot identify
contemporary issues completely analyze contemporary contemporary issues and somehow contemporary issues.
j1
issues by discussing causes, analyze them by discussing causes, 𝟓𝟓
impacts and solutions. impacts and solutions.
Total Score
𝟓𝟓
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Student Name:
Student ID:
OUTCOME (k)
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
No. Attribute Outstanding (4-5) Fair (2-3) Poor (1) Score
Use modern project Can choose independently and apply Can use modern computer-based or Student has significant technical
management tools correctly modern computer-based or web-based project management tools problems in using computer-
k1 web-based project management tools correctly with occasional guidance for based or web-based project
for planning, prioritizing, and planning, prioritizing, and scheduling management tools . 𝟓𝟓
scheduling tasks in a design project tasks in a design project.
Use computer Can choose independently and apply Can use modern software packages The student is familiar with a
software/hardware correctly modern software packages and/or computer hardware correctly few (or totally unaware)
for analyzing and and/or computer hardware for with occasional guidance for analysis, appropriate software packages
k2
solving engineering analysis, modeling, simulation, modeling, simulation, design, or and/or computer hardware but 𝟓𝟓
problems design, or solution of engineering solution of engineering problems. seldom uses them appropriately.
problems.
Total Score
𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓
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Appendix 1
Senior Project Report Writing Guidelines
The format of the final report is detailed below. The report will be reviewed by the advisor
and the evaluation committee, thus it should be organized and clear.
2. Abstract. The abstract should contain a very short description of the report.
4. Literature Search. Start with your library then search of all relevant online.
5. Solution. This should be a conceptual description defining the solution to the problem.
7. Conclusions:
1. Summarize what you did. This can be viewed as the evidence.
2. State what you learned (the actual conclusions that you a drawing).
3. List the advantages and disadvantages of your work.
4. State future work and directions, and then list any open problems.
8. Acknowledgements. Acknowledge any individuals who have helped you during the
course of the project.
9. References.
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