MSE 220 Fall 2014

No Lectures, no exams, and no graded homework - but you will learn much more...

Projects:
The final component of the course is the problem based learning. We will have three projects that focus on problems related to the three sections of the course; (1) Bonding, Structure, Defects, Kinetics and Energetics, (2) Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, Mechanical Properties and Failure, and (3) Composites, Electrochemistry, and Electronic Properties of materials. These are open ended group based projects that will culminate in either a specified presentation, poster, or video. Everyone in the group will get the same grade. A detailed description of the problem will be provided including the learning outcomes, potential sources, and grading rubric. An example of a grading rubric for presentations is shown below.

Rubric for Presentations

  1. Slides (3 points)
    • Clean and free from distracting information (1)
    • Limited number of words and equations (1)
    • Less than 8 slides per group (1)
  2. Presentation (3 points)
    • Did not read slides (1)
    • Clear diction, smooth delivery (1)
    • Told a story (the audience could tell what the point of the presentation was) (1)
  3. Project Completeness (3 points max)
    • Identified an interesting phase(1)
    • Utilized at least 2 of 4 core concepts (1)
    • Utilized at least 3 of 4 core concepts (2)
    • Talked about how to produce the phase (1)
  4. Subjective appraisal (1 point max)
    • Quality of delivery (1)
    • Quality of project choice (1)
    • Effectiveness of presentation (1)