Design Project in Computer Engineering ICOM 5047 Section

Design Project in Computer Engineering ICOM 5047 Section 031 J. Fernando Vega Riveros, Ph. D. ECE Department University of Puerto Rico ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 1

Objectives of the course • After completing the course, the student should understand all aspects related with the solution of a problem in Computer Engineering and demonstrate the knowledge acquired by the student in previous courses. The student should demonstrate his/her capacity to solve real engineering problems ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 2

What the course is about • The course is a culminating experience in the Computer Engineering Program and should face students with the solution of an open-ended problem where realistic engineering criteria should be considered and applied, e. g. , hardware, software, economic, environmental, manufacturability, quality, legal, … ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 3

Teamwork and Project Management • What is engineering? • What is your experience with engineering from the perspective of computer engineering? • What are your impressions about engineering? ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 4

Top Engineering Activities • Design 36% • Computer Applications 31% • Management 29% ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 5

Fundamental Tools for the Next Generation of Engineers and Project Managers • Systems/systems thinking/systems engineering • Models • Quality ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 6

Systems approach • Considerations: – Total Systems objectives, performance measures – System’s environment, fixed constraints – Resources of the system – Components of the system, their activities, goals and individual measures of performance – The management of the system ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 7

Model and Modeling • Reference: The model is of something (its referent) • Purpose: A model has an intended cognitive purpose with regard to its referent • Generally, use of model is more cost effective ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 8

The learning organization • Building a shared vision • Personal mastery • Mental models • Team learning • Systems thinking ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 9

What the employers want • Grasp of Engineering Fundamentals, math, physics and life sciences, IT • Understanding of design and manufacturing process • Understanding of engineering context, economics, history, customer and societal needs • Multidisciplinary systems perspective • Good communication skills • High ethical standards • Critical thinking, creativity • Flexibility • Curiosity and design for life-long learning • Profound understanding of importance of teamwork ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 10

A preliminary exercise Planning a fancy dinner ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 11

Project Management: Goals • Set goals: realistic, reasonable, challenging, attainable – Long-term – Intermediate-term – Short-term • SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Agreed upon, Realistic, Time-bound ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 12

Project Management: Plans of Action • Develop programs/methods/plans of action: – The requirements for achieving set goals. – Who will do which part. – How the different parts tie together. ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 13

Project Management: Timetables • Determine the phases of the project. • Determine person that will be responsible for each phase. • Determine the beginning, middle, and end of each phase. • Define tasks in each phase • Define products of each phase ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 14

Project Management: Costs • Financial • Human resources • Time • Consumables and Indirect cost ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 15

Plan Follow-up • Determine benchmarks to measure strengths and areas of improvement. ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 16

Project Management Software Demonstration with MS Project ICOM 5019 9/25/2020 17