Purdue University - College of Technology

Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology

ABET Accredited - Society of Manufacturing Engineers - Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program

CIMT 499

Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology Class 0-3, lab. 2-6, cr. 1-3. Prerequisite: computer integrated manufacturing technology major. (May be repeated for up to three credits.)

Catalog Description:  Hours and subject matter to be arranged by instructor and approved by CIMT curriculum committee. Primarily for seventh- and eighth-semester students with special interests.

Independent Study Course Proposal Outline  (499)  Rev 12/03

A.  INTRODUCTION:  Prepare a brief background summary about your interest in completing an independent study course, the project you are about to propose, and what you expect to accomplish.  Include references to current literature

B.  PROBLEM and SCOPE:  Carefully state the problem you have identified.  The problem statement is to be clearly written and should consider limits in its scope which will allow completion within a defined time period.

C.  PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:  State what you plan to plan to accomplish.  Explain your interest in pursuing the project, and why this subject area is of concern to you.  The nature of the work proposed should enrich your technical competence and knowledge.

D.  PROCEDURES:  Explain the methods you expect to use to collect needed data, complete the necessary analysis and develop a detailed solution plan for the problem.  Prepare a time phased plan (Gantt chart) which shows how the major steps you propose fit the project tasks across the planned time period for the project.  Provide as much detail as possible related to the specific tasks you plan to accomplish and when they will be completed.  Include project steps for preparation of deliverables such as intermediate progress reports, the final project report, and an oral presentation on your work to the faculty.  In general the plan should show how about 125 hours of work (for a three credit course) would be spread across the project plan calendar.

Include a list of any requirements for materials, equipment, or facilities.  All materials and equipment needed for the project (not available in the lab) are the responsibility of the student.

E.  EVALUATION and GRADING:  Prepare a summary paragraph, which addresses the specifics of how the work will be evaluated and graded.  Include a percentage weighting for the deliverables stated in section D. above.  Include the grading scale to be used if other than a standard 90+ = A, 80+ = B, 70+ = C…   (NOTE: The grading scale must be approved by the responsible faculty member.)  The key here is to make the expectations clear.  This really helps the evaluation at the end of the semester.