1. Final Year Project (FYP) 1
Briefing for FYP 1
Specially for students of
HC00 & HC05

2. Introduction
The aim of the final year project is to test the student’s ability to apply the knowledge learned over the years of the course.
The emphasis for final year projects may be on the development of a software product or on academic research. Topics for final year projects can, therefore, cover a wide variety of areas.

3. Introduction cont…
Even though these topics cover different areas, the work involved includes:
Identify a problem area (i.e. project topic) and main objectives of the project.
Submit a proposal articulating clearly the aims and objectives of the project.
Research and/or analyze the project area to gain an understanding of the work involved.

4. Introduction cont…
Design, implement and test a solution if appropriate.
Write a manual which clearly documents the project and, if appropriate, how each of the above stages were carried out.
Present the project.

5. Introduction cont…
Starting next semester, FYP 1 will be graded with 3 credits.
Students are advised to approach lecturers to discuss about project domain and title before semester break.
During semester break, start finding relevant information and preparing the project proposal.

6. Milestones Milestones for FYP 1 is as tabulated in Table 1.0
Pay attention to the tasks and the due date for completing those tasks
Always refer to your supervisor for latest information and updates

7. Resubmit rejected proposal (if applicable) 8
Table 1.0: Milestones for FYP1
Week
Task
1&2
Submit proposal 5
Resubmit rejected proposal (if applicable) 8
Progress report 1 to supervisor
Chapter 1 & Chapter 2 12
Project 1 Report to supervisor and examiner
Chapter 1 to Chapter 3
Chapter 4: Preliminary Results
Gantt Chart for project 1
References 13
Project 1 presentation 15
Amended/Corrected Report to examiner

8. Proposal Must contain Project title Introduction Project background
Project objectives and scope
Literature Review
Methodology

9. Progress Report Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Literature Review
Provides introduction to the project/ research, objectives, scope and problem background.
Chapter 2: Literature Review
Reviews researches done or/and existing systems/ applications that are related to the project. Can also include techniques/ methods/equipments or technologies that will be applied on the project.

10. Progress Report
Progress report acts as a tool to inform your supervisor regarding your project progress.
Inform your supervisor regarding problems faced, changes to project and justify the need for change, completed stages or tasks.

11. Project 1 Report Title page Abstract Abstrak Table of Content
List of Tables
List of Figures
Chapter 1 & Chapter 2

12. Project 1 Report cont… Chapter 3: Methodology
Reports approaches and overall framework taken in building the system/application or research. Can also contain techniques/ approaches that will be applied in the design and implementation of the project/research. This chapter can also contain justification regarding the methods/approaches used and software and hardware requirements.

13. Project 1 Report cont… Chapter 4: Preliminary Results
For research-based project - report early experiments/testing done and expected results
For system/application-based project - application’s mock up or sample GUI

14. Project 1 Report cont… References Gantt Chart Appendices
Refer to Gaya UMS for the format of writing references
Gantt Chart
Drawn using Microsoft Project
Appendices

15. Project 1 Report cont.. Report format
Follow Gaya UMS and guidelines given for report contents
Tahoma Font 11
1.5 spacing
Etc…

16. Project 1 Report cont…
Submit 2 copies of the project report to Pejabat Am 1 on/before due date
One to supervisor
One to examiner

17. Presentation
Students are required to prepare presentation slides for the presentation
The slides is summarization of project 1 report with clearly stated project background, problem statements, objectives, scopes, literature reviews, methodology and preliminary results
Sample slides will be provided later.

18. Presentation cont…
Students who failed to present for FYP will automatically failed the project unless with written letter/ supporting documents justifying the reasons of absent before scheduled presentation.
Students who failed to finish FYP during presentation and request for delayed presentation/ extend presentation will be penalized.

19. Presentation cont…
For student who wishes to extend their presentation, a maximum period of two weeks will be given to complete the project. If failed to complete the project on time, they will be graded as SM and have to extend another semester or more accordingly.

20. Amendment/Correction
Students are required to correct/amend the report as pointed out by the examiner and presented/submit to the examiner before week 15
Students failed to do so will be penalized accordingly (Fail? Extend project 1??)

21. Other
Students are advised to meet and discuss with their respective supervisor at least three times (or more) per FYP1 or FYP2. Those who failed to do so (if requested by supervisor) will be barred from project presentation and have to extend to next semester.

22. Other cont…
Students who were found to plagiarize in their FYP will fail the project automatically. Further action might be taken by school regarding this matter.

23. Final Words Supervisor IS
Someone who provide guidelines on how and what you must do in your project
Someone who give you ideas and comment on how to improve your system/application

24. Final Words cont… Supervisor IS NOT
Someone who supposed to teach and solve your programming problems.
Someone who supposed to find and give you sample source code.
Someone who supposed to remind, remind and remind you about the due dates (and beg you for) submitting project reports.

25. The end
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