Module 3- Analyze
Module 3: Overview
- Module Objective 1: Students will be able to prepare a functional analysis by decomposing key functions required for the engineering design prototype (CLO1)
- Module Objective 2: Students will be able to develop concepts using morphology and sub-function analysis (form and function) (CLO1)
- Module Objective 3: Students will be able to generate feasible concepts using functional analysis and morphological connections (CLO1)
- Module Objective 4: Students will be able to function effectively in selected role (CLO2)
- Module Objective 5: Students will be able to evaluate (give examples of good) teamwork contribution and collaboration (CLO2)
- Module Objective 6: Students will be able to justify own (self) teamwork contribution and collaboration (CLO2)
- Module Objective 7: Students will be able to seek assistance for teamwork and conflict resolution (CLO2)
- Module Objective 8: Students will be able to prepare structured summaries of design tool use and results that possess appropriate structure, grammar, and tone (CLO3)
- Module Objective 9: Students will able to explain/communicate the final design concept process to diverse audiences using written and oral presentation methods (CLO4)
- Module Objective 10: Students will be able to apply project management tools to meet deadlines (CLO1, CL02)
- Module Objective 11: Students will be able to justify a final design concept proposal by assessing the generated concepts (CLO4)
Module Highlights
In this module students will review/read content, which includes watching videos. Some videos are quiz-based and/or interactive. The module ends with an industry perspective on the content (Vermeer Co.). There will be activities that will test for understanding of module content. In this module the content will prepare students to work in their design teams to analyze by performing a functional analysis and developing morphology (form). These are key inputs in concept generation. Teams will work to develop 3-4 conceptual ideas by connecting the functional analysis and morphological matrix. The result of this module will be to assess the 3-4 concepts generated in the House of Quality Decision Matrix (HoQ w/DM) to determine the final concept that will become a prototype at the end of the semester. Additionally, students will update their original “draft” project plan to include more defined work that can be distributed based on final design decision form the HoQ. Students will be able to prepare structured summaries of design tool use and results that possess appropriate structure, grammar and tone. Teams will experience consensus building as they work through the assignments associated with this module, and utilize DMADVR toolbox templates to complete associated assignments.
Teams will complete Peer Review 1. Students will individually complete a peer review to assess team members(s) and self performance regarding teamwork.
Teams can ensure success in this module by completing the team-based assignments, utilizing the DMADVR toolbox templates. Teams need to determine workload allocation, ensure consensus building both in-class and on MS Teams if needed. The key to success is to allocate the workload and follow-up to ensure completion of tasks by team members. This module is critical for the team to develop concepts and assess them to determine the final design the team will work on for the remainder of the semester.
Materials, Activities and Assignments
- Read/review module content in sequential order per Canvas setup
- Watch embedded videos that contain quizzes and/or interactive activities
- Work through the interactive activities to test your understanding of the content to prepare for team work
- Use associated DMADVR templates as outlined in the assignment document.
- Use CATME to complete Peer Review 1
- Submit assignments by Canvas due dates:
This assignment will provide students to maximize their roles/responsibilities in completing the team-based assignments. Teams will work together to generate ideas and analyze functionality needed based on customer requirements. Teams will use the customer needs, engineering specifications, market analysis and benchmarking results as the basis for generating design concepts. The final report section will be completed as an initial draft. This will serve as a foundation in order for teams to select their final design.
This module also provides the opportunity to prepare structured summaries that are an initial draft of the final report.
This assignment will help you to develop…
- Module Objective 1: Students will be able to prepare a functional analysis by decomposing key functions required for the engineering design prototype (CLO1)
- Module Objective 2: Students will be able to develop concepts using morphology and sub-function analysis (form and function) (CLO1)
- Module Objective 4: Students will be able to function effectively in selected role (CLO2)
- Module Objective 8: Students will be able to prepare structured summaries of design tool use and results that possess appropriate structure, grammar and tone (CLO3)
Tasks
The teams will complete tasks as follows:
- Develop/build a function tree and process flowcharts
- Develop functional block diagrams
- Identify inputs/outputs/controls for the flow of energy/matter/information for each function
- Create/develop a morphological chart for each of the lowest level sub-functions in process flowcharts
- Generate 4 complete, feasible concepts from morphological chart. Sketch the concepts and provide a name.
- Complete an initial draft of final report section
Grading Criteria
The grading rubric is based on the “Expectations of Deliverables” outlined in the assignment document. The rubric is available on Canvas once the assignment is opened.
The next step is to evaluate your generated product concepts against the customer requirements and engineering specifications. Based on the results of this evaluation, the team selects a final product concept to present/pitch to instructor, TAs, and peers. The QFD with Decision Matrix is used to guide, justify, and document the selection process. The final report section will be completed as an initial draft.
This module also provides the opportunity to prepare structured summaries that are an initial draft of the final report.
This assignment will help you to develop…
- Module Objective 3: Students will be able to generate feasible concepts using functional analysis and morphological connections (CLO1)
- Module Objective 8: Students will be able to prepare structured summaries of design tool use and results that possess appropriate structure, grammar and tone (CLO3)
- Module Objective 9: Students will able to explain/communicate the final design concept process to diverse audiences using written and oral presentation methods (CLO3)
- Module Objective 10: Students will be able to apply project management tools to meet deadlines (CLO1)
- Module Objective 11: Students will be able to justify a final design concept proposal by assessing the generated concepts
Tasks
The teams will complete tasks as follows:
- Evaluate your product concepts using the QFD w_DM tab of the DMADVR toolbox:
- Evaluate your product concepts
- Select a concept
- Use MS Project to update and finalize the team’s work plan and schedule
- Use the initial project plan as the foundation for updating to create a Final Project Plan
- Prepare and present your work in class via Power point presentation
- All team member participate (either in person or online)
- Write a final report draft of this section
Grading Criteria
The grading rubric is based on the “Submission of Deliverables -Expectations” outlined in the assignment document. The rubric is available on Canvas once the assignment is opened.
This assignment will help your learn more about how your peers perceive:
- Contributions to teamwork
- Interaction with Teammates
- Efforts to keep team on Track
- Expectations for quality
- Conflict resolution skills, etc.
This assignment will help you to develop…
- Module Objective 5: Students will be able to evaluate (give examples of good) teamwork contribution and collaboration (CLO2)
- Module Objective 6: Students will be able to justify own (self) teamwork contribution and collaboration (CLO2)
- Module Objective 7: Students will be able to seek assistance for teamwork and conflict resolution (CLO2)
Tasks
- Complete a peer review/assessment survey. A link to the survey will be provided in an e-mail to be sent to each student from a system referred to as CATME. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they do not block email from “@CATME.org”. Be sure to read and follow the instructions carefully. MUST answer all questions.
- Please be honest in your responses. It is reasonable that a peer may meet or exceed expectations ins several categories but it is unrealistic to rank him or her as exception in every area.
- Provide written comments describing contributions for each team member and what is working well and not working well for your team. This section is especially important because it is an opportunity for you to be both instructive(teach)and constructive(build)in your evaluation of your team and teammates.
Grading Criteria
The grading rubric is based on the ” Expectations of Deliverables” outlined in the assignment document. The rubric is available on Canvas once the assignment is opened.