Project 1 Project PlanningThe Due Date is Monday October 16 at 12 noon. Project 1 should be submitted as a single Word file. E-mail as an attachment to to the class e-mail account eng_0056@engineering.uiowa.edu (Late fees apply. Do check that the Word file is attached.) You will need to form teams of 3 - 4. All team members MUST be from the same section. See the web pages on the project and project report for background information. Remember that a highly professional standard is required. Give sources for any drawings etc. Your task in this homework is to produce: A. A project plan- Gantt chart listing tasks, duration of tasks and relationships among tasks. Include activities of each team member. Remember that gaining the most from team work means dividing up the tasks.
- Major milestones (measurable accomplishments/completion date).
- Schedule for meetings with team & TAs (include on Gantt chart).
- A short written description of the project plan.
The activities covered should include all those up to and including the end of the prototype demonstrations in early December. The web pages on the project and project report contain relevant information. The Gantt chart will involve using Excel with shading and patterns to show activities of different team members and shapes from the drawing toolbar to show more precise dates. Grades will be awarded based on the quality and depth of the plan.
B. A review of existing designs You will need to use your initiative to dig out some existing designs. Give an overview of the designs and classify them where possible. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each category? Grades will be awarded based on the quality and depth of the examination of existing designs and on the comparisons made.
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