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 Have you register for this course (ERT 445/2) ? ~ Updated at 10pm 7/9/15 – 64 students registered ~ 68 students selected their FYP titles  Have you verified your registration? ~ submit your verification next monday

5 Introduction Problem Statement Objective Literature review Methodology Introduction Problem Statement Objective Literature review Methodology FYP 1-ERT445 2 Credits Proposal Report & Proposal Defense FYP 1-ERT445 2 Credits Proposal Report & Proposal Defense Introduction Problem Statement Objective Literature review Methodology Data Collection & Data Analysis Results & Discussion Conclusion Introduction Problem Statement Objective Literature review Methodology Data Collection & Data Analysis Results & Discussion Conclusion FYP 2- ERT446 4 Credits Final Thesis & Viva Voce FYP 2- ERT446 4 Credits Final Thesis & Viva Voce SEM 1 SEM 2

FYP is an academic but structured research activity germane to the School of Bioprocess Engineering’s area of specialization and it is COMPULSORY for final year students to undertake and complete a project as part of the requirement for the conferment of the bachelor’s degree in engineering The Final Year Project (FYP) consists of an individual piece of work of 15,000-20,000 words in length, on a subject of the student’s own choosing.

AIM The main aim of the FYP is to expose and to enhance student’s knowledge and competency in solving a problem through academic research in order to produce competent engineers/ technologists in the 21 st century in line with UniMAP’s Mission and Vision. OBJECTIVES After completing the FYP, students are required to show the ability to: modulate and utilize academic knowledge and practical experience in conducting an academic project think objectively, analytically and critically in identifying and solving problems in a systematic manner work independently in conducting and completing an academic project present the final results orally and graphically

 FYP is an important course in higher education & professional development and a major component of EAC curriculum requirement.  FYP is consistent with KPM mission to produce thinking engineers that are able to conduct research with creativity and innovative.  FYP is one of the culminating course that will be evaluated by the EAC to know the ability of the students before graduation.

 Indicates your abilities to select, research and then present a substantial piece of work that displays your intellectual abilities to the full. › A well-written project is a useful document to display to a potential employer when you enter the labour market. In any case, the skills that you will have deployed are particularly useful should you wish to undertake work for a higher degree at Masters or at PhD level. › Moreover, the fact that you have researched and organised a substantial piece of work is a skill that you will be asked to deploy on many occasions in whichever career you choose to enter. You will have learnt to ‘project manage’ a substantial piece of work and learn the techniques associated with writing and assembling a large document and these skills will assist you when it comes to similar ventures in the future.

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Ability to synthesize information including standards, code of practice, journals, policies, field data, etc, relevant to the specific research to be undertaken and relate with societal and global issues. CO 1 Ability to analyze scenario and compose the problem statements and the research objectives of the project. CO 2 Ability to formulate research methodology incorporating clear fundamentals, theories and benchmarked against standard practices governing the research project. CO 3 Ability to prepare and defend research proposal with effective communication skills. CO 4 PO 6 & PO 11 PO 6 & PO 11 PO 2 PO 1 PO 10

12 Introduction Problem Statement Objective Literature review Methodology Introduction Problem Statement Objective Literature review Methodology FYP 1-ERT445 2 Credits Proposal Report & Proposal Defense FYP 1-ERT445 2 Credits Proposal Report & Proposal Defense Introduction Problem Statement Objective Literature review Methodology Data Collection & Data Analysis Results & Discussion Conclusion Introduction Problem Statement Objective Literature review Methodology Data Collection & Data Analysis Results & Discussion Conclusion FYP 2- ERT446 4 Credits Final Thesis & Viva Voce FYP 2- ERT446 4 Credits Final Thesis & Viva Voce SEM 1 SEM 2

Progress report submission due date Problem statement and research objective30 Sept 2015 Literature review13 Oct 2015 Methodology and proposal20 Oct 2015 Proposal defense26 Oct – 6 Nov 2015 Corrected proposal16 Nov 2015

 Seminar/ briefing/ workshop [1 hr per week for 14 weeks (Total = 14 hrs)]  Activities related final year project including meeting with Supervisor, literature review and proposal preparation [5 hr per week for 14 weeks (Total = 70 hrs)] Health Warning: Your project is a degree requirement and is worth a lot of your degree = 6 hrs per week STARTING NOW!

1. To agree on a schedule of meetings with the supervisor and to attend such meetings. 2. To take the initiative in raising problems. 3. To maintain the progress of the work in accordance with the milestones and objectives agreed with the supervisor. 4. To contribute to plan the project and monitoring progress against the plan.

5. To keep a project log for recording results, ideas, references etc. acquired as the project progresses. 6. To determine the contents of the report and of oral presentations. 7. To present draft chapters to the supervisor before the sem. end.

 Understand the objectives of your project.  Prepare a Gantt chart.  Prepare an outline of the content of your thesis.  Get the materials i.e. books or relevant literatures as much as possible from now.  Keep in touch & clear doubts with your supervisors.  Read a journal a day and summaries it.  Keep Log Book - Keep all your works (research, design, experimental result, … etc) Bring along to meet supervisor.

1. Start early. Put in enough work. If you do not do enough, you will fail. 2. Do not leave to the last moment – try writing a little each day. 3. Do not spend the whole of the time on your project at the expense of your revision for other subjects.

4. Meet with your supervisor to discuss and share information with your supervisor in writing and producing the best research. 5. Make sure you check your proposal with supervisor at least twice before submit to the FYP Coordinator. 6. Please follow the guidelines set by the university and school in implementing your FYP. 7. Check the portal to get the latest information.

Wish you all the best, Aware about your safety and other’s, Work Hard, Be Punctual, Be productive, Be Polite, Be enthusiastic and have a pleasant FYP journey ahead… GOOD LUCK!

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