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Credit Hours: 3
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Semester: Spring 2003

Course Description:

INTD 404 Integration Project II: Feasibility Assessment

This course will focus on the re-evaluation of the current design with special consideration for the project management aspects of the project necessary to complete the project by semester end – organization, planning, milestones, critical dates, resource allocation.

INTD 405 Integration Project II: Prototyping

In this course students will focus on development and production of an integrated prototype, which clearly identifies and demonstrates the features and operation of both the hardware and software components of the product concept.

INTD 406 Integration Project II: Field Trials and Refinement

In this course students will develop a strategy for field testing and product evaluation, run the field trials, evaluate the feedback and implement feasible product improvement and/or revise product specification and details for a second generation prototype.

Course Objectives:

INTD 404

Evaluate and assess both positive and negative features of the current product idea from the user feedback (from INTD 403)
Identify critical issues and develop a ranked list for review and/or redesign
Develop a revised product development strategy and plan of action for prototyping and field testing including: Functional/performance concerns; Technical issues; Ergonomic and human factors issues; Cost concerns; Manpower allocation; Additional resources (manpower, expertise)

INTD 405

Identify and assess range of prototyping options - conceptual to full working product appearance demo
Develop, detail and substantiate a prototyping strategy complete with a fall-back scenario
Plan and produce a proof of concept prototype for both hardware and software elements
Assess viability of prototyping plan based on project constraints and implement (fabricate/produce) the most appropriate alternative

INTD 406

Develop a strategy for product/prototype evaluation which identifies the issues to investigate and the method(s) to be used to gather the information
Plan, organize and coordinate and run user trials for the new product
Collect, evaluate and assess both positive and negative features of the revised product idea from the user trials
Identify critical issues and develop a ranked list for review and/or redesign
Where possible identify and/or develop revisions to address identified shortfalls in the design.
Develop a comprehensive presentation to communicate the breadth and depth of the project

Delivery Method:

Mixed Collaborative (MC).

In this course delivery model, collaborative students engage in face-to-face (F2F) class one week and asynchronous conferencing the next week. In a typical week students work through content within a web presentation, then depending on the cycle, either participate in structured face-to-face or online collaborative learning activities facilitated by learning staff. Cooperative learning activities may be designed for completion within the class session, or they may extend for a week or longer using online team conferences. Asynchronous conferencing may be employed for team conferences, section conferences and the Q&A board. Optional resources may include a textbook, web links, or CD-ROMs. Some courses, using this model, offer an optional Open Lab where students can receive additional learning support. Assessment is based on assignments, individual and group projects, and participation in online discussions.

Learning Activities + Evaluation:

*Please note these are the minimum expectations for each course on a weekly basis.

ALL:

Student Workload (Weeks 1 + 4)

Web Presentation 1.0 hr.

Online Conferencing 1.0 hr.

Offline Reading 1.5 hrs.

Face-to-Face 1.5 hrs.

Assignments & Project 3.0 hrs

Total Student Hours 8.0 hrs.

Student Workload (Weeks 2 + 3)

Web Presentation 1.0 hr.

Online Conferencing 1.0 hr.