EPICS Introductory Lecture
This is for students NEW to EPICS
Returning EPICS Students should be in Phys 112!
Making a difference by design
Learning Objectives�At the end of class, you will be able to:
�Describe EPICS�List at least 2 of the expectations for EPICS
students�Describe the grading procedures in EPICS�List at least 3 things that will happen in the
first four weeks of class
EPICS will be …• What you make it• Transformational experience, personally
and professionally• Preparation to become a leader in
industry, government, or community• Alumni data support EPICS preparing for
future success
Take initiative. Take risks. Ask questions. Have fun.
EPICS is …• Multidisciplinary Design• Professional Preparation• Service-Learning
• Learning Objectives• Disciplinary knowledge• Design Process• Life-long learning• Customer Awareness (project partners)• Teamwork (leadership)• Communication• Ethics• Social Context
EPICS Schedule
4:30 Lecture
5:30 Lecture
EPICS Labs (36) (team) 2 hrs
Outside of lab work – 1 Credit
Outside of lab work – 2 credits
DOCUMENTED evidence of outside of lab progress required for an good grade
5 Lecture units
10 Lecture units
First meeting� Introduce team members� Review projects from last semester if applicable� Assign team members to projects
� Can make changes� Have returning students as mentors
� Determine roles� Plan trip to project partner (Learn about the partner!)� Should leave with tasks for the week and/or meeting
time with project team� Begin thinking of goals/responsibilities
� It may not be totally clear the first week but it will
Speak up and ask questions!
Team Organization(s)
Project Manager
Design Lead Design Lead Design Lead
Advisor
Proj Part Liaison
Team members
Project Archivist
Proj Part Liaison
Project Archivist
Team members Team members
Proj Part Liaison
Project Archivist
Team members
TA
Each team has a name and acronym
Team Roles� Project Manager - manages overall team and team
meetings, monitors progress of the project(s)� Design Lead- lead individual project and development of
the design, project documentation and delivery� Project Archivist– accountable for timelines, project and
design documentation� Project Partner Liaison - manage communications with
project partner� Webmaster - maintains the team’s web page� Financial Officer – Manages team budget
Everyone does NOT have a specific roleNew students can take on roles
EPICS Design Notebooks� May be in OneNote or Paper –ask your advisor
�Used to record your� Individual activities (like going to lecture)� Ideas, process of getting to solutions� Interactions with others� Contacts and Resources� REFLECTIVE THINKING
�Put your name in the front� Each page is to be numbered, dated
� Important to record your accomplishments, the process to get there and your thinking� Like writing answers to test questions� Use the notebook, blogs, wiki’s, other paper, etc.
�New Microsoft OneNote Template
� Syllabus and handouts
Grading� Simulates industry performance appraisals� Set team goals through the semester plan� Individual responsibilities set by week 4 with
advisor – agreement on expectations� Checked at week 4, 8 (12) and 16
�Grade yourself�Point to evidence to support that grade
� Highlight accomplishments and point to documentation
� Most Common Grade in EPICS is an A�A’s are earned , NOT just given for showing up
General Grading GuidelinesA = Excellence in work completed and documented
B = Good achievement in work completed and documented
C = Adequate achievement in work completed and documented
D = Inadequate achievement in work completed and documented
F = Fails to meet minimum achievement in work completed and documented.
For accomplishments and outcomes that are appropriate for course level and number of credits
Grading – Learn by Doing� Individual grade reflects the quality and
quantity of the student’s documentedaccomplishments and learning , and team’s accomplishments .
�Juniors and Seniors must show excellence and initiative for an A – DO NOT have to be a project leader
�First-year & sophomores, can get an A following and meeting expectations with excellence, but NOT JUST SHOWING UP
Resources
�EPICS Website�Forms, templates, resources�Each team has own website
� myEPICS�Activated when registered for class�Skills sessions, team info, peer evaluations
� SharePoint server�Archive project and design documentation
� Team email list�Epics-<team [email protected]�Advisors (instructors) may or may NOT be on list
Paperwork
NO Personal Reimbursements!!!!!!
�Use the EPICS purchasing procedures to buy what we need
�Each team has to create a budget� Initially have $200 to spend
�Model release form�Armstrong Safety Agreement
EPICS Lab Space
Computer
Lab
Build
Lab
Electronics
Prototyping
Prototyping
Small Group
Meeting
Conference Room
1098BConference Room
1098C
EPICS Office 1200
Lab Use�Labs are for EPICS students only
�Privilege to use labs and computer room� No charge for printing UNLESS it is abused� ONLY EPICS WORK
�Swipe your card the first day
�Safety-first mindset�Respect for shared space
�Enable projects to make a difference
All the Memes
Emergency Procedures
General Guidelines�Don’t work alone�Call 911 – give location�Sign up for Purdue Alert text
messages�Review the ARMS building emergency
plan
Emergency Procedures�Evacuation�Shelter-In-Place
�Severe Weather�Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Release�Active Shooter
Evacuation� Indicated by fire alarm�Evacuate immediately �Meet at rally
pointbetween PUSH andHampton(Civil)
Severe Weather� Indicated by All Hazard Sirens�Proceed down the stairs to the
basement�Be prepared to kneel facing a wall and
cover your head
HAZMAT�Close all windows and doors�Move to shelter-in-place location
�Do not use elevators
�Look to usual information channels for additional information
Active Shooter�Take refuge in a lockable room
�Prefer rooms without visibility to outside/halls
�Lock interior but not exterior doors�Barricade doors if possible�Call 911 discretely�Try to get further information
(purdue.edu)
Reminder for 5:30 Lecture�The 5:30 Lecture will only meet for the
first week.�Rest of lectures will be completed
online�Watch Video:
https://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS/purdue/individual-documents/taped-lectures
�Submit attendance in myEPICS by date listed on Lecture Schedule (usually 2 weeks)
Keys to success� Ask lots of questions
� Learn to see your project partner’s perspective
� Listen to partners and stakeholders
� Work together and Respect others
� Respect and care for EPICS equipment and labs
� Be flexible, laugh and have fun!
� Make a difference
Homework� Review the EPICS Purdue Website� Review your team Sharepoint page� Complete Model Release and Lab Safety
forms in myEPICS� Log into an EPICS computer
�Checks ECN account� Check your ID on the door locks
�May not work the first time if your issue number is not 1
� Read the Design Process Documentation
Parting Words for today….� The projects you deliver mean the world
to your community partner, give them your best effort.
� Attendance Form� Fill in name and 10-digit PU ID� “T” for Question 1 � It takes approximately two weeks from the
date of the lecture to update myEPICS with your attendance.
� Have a great semester!