PROJECT I

Course objective

1. To develop the ability of solving a specific problem right from its identification and literature review till the successful solution of the same based on the theoretical and practical knowledge/skills.
2. To train the students in preparing project proposal, reports and to face reviews and viva voce examination.

General procedures
The project course will involve working on engineering project under the supervision of a faculty member in the concerned department. The subject of the project should be as relevant as possible to the local industrial environment and may be selected in consultation with an industrial firm or government departments. The project should be completed by the end of fourth year starting from the beginning of Part I according to the procedures described below.
The students should select the project topic at the beginning of the Part I. Students should submit feasible project proposal within 2 weeks from start of the semester and should submit weekly progress report. Mid-term progress will be evaluated at the end of Part I on which students should submit progress report, give presentation and face viva voce examination. The consultation hour of supervisor will be three hours per week.

Course Requirements:

1. A detailed project proposal is to be submitted to the HOD within two weeks of the start of the term. The HOD and supervisor will decide whether the project is accepted or not. An oral presentation (10 minutes plus 10 minutes for question) will take place at a convenient time of supervisor and evaluation committee. The written proposal and oral reports will account for 5 marks.
2. A written mid-term progress report is to be submitted 2-3 weeks before the end of the term (Part A of the fourth year). An oral presentation (15 minutes plus 15 minutes for question) will take place at a convenient time of supervisor and evaluation committee. The mid-term written and oral reports will account for 25 marks.