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This document outlines expectations and policies for a mechanical systems design course, including attendance, cell phone, and work load policies. It details that project teams must maintain a project journal and meet weekly outside of class. Professional conduct is expected, and safety training is required if using the Learning Factory. Project funds of up to $1000 are provided but must follow the reimbursement guidelines.

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This document outlines expectations and policies for a mechanical systems design course, including attendance, cell phone, and work load policies. It details that project teams must maintain a project journal and meet weekly outside of class. Professional conduct is expected, and safety training is required if using the Learning Factory. Project funds of up to $1000 are provided but must follow the reimbursement guidelines.

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than 1-2 in the semester) will warrant further investigation and documentation.

Absences must be
previously cleared with all team members and the instructor via email. An absence from
presentations and when intensive teamwork is necessary is not permitted, so plan accordingly. See
Faculty Senate Policy on Class Attendance (42-27).
Cell Phones: As a professional courtesy, turn cell phones off upon entering classroom. Texting
during class is not acceptable and is unprofessional, which shall be reflected in the professionalism
grade.
Work Load: Consistent with University policies for a 3 credit course, this course requires 9-12 hours
per week of individual effort outside of scheduled class times. Please plan accordingly. It is critical
that you establish regular times when your team can meet outside of class and lab, since many
activities are team-based.
Project Journal: The team is responsible for organizing and maintaining a project journal. This
journal can be hand written or electronic using Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box,
OneNote, etc. Drawings, concepts, ideas, & anything discussed regarding the project should be
documented. The journal is a working document. Neatness is not critical, though the journal must be
legible. The journal may be reviewed at Staff Meetings.
Weekly Project Team Meeting: Each project team must establish and attend a weekly meeting
outside of normal class time. This meeting will give the team a defined occasion each week to
coordinate their tasks and ensure all team members are actively engaged.
Professionalism: Your conduct should meet high professional standards, and you should have
ethical and positive interactions with the sponsor, team members, Learning Factory personnel, and
instructor. Being a team player, acceptance of responsibility, and respect for others will be graded.
Each absence at any out-of-class team meeting, failure to provide non-graded exercises, unexcused
class tardiness, and texting or utilizing phones in class are examples of activities that will result in
loss of points. Be in class when the bell rings, not walking in. Be prepared for class, ready to learn,
with a way to take notes every day. Follow directions. Respect yourself and those around you. Use
appropriate language and be sensitive to others.
Learning Factory Safety: Start the Learning Factory training class within the first month unless
previous certification is verified. Be advised that things always take longer than expected, especially
11/24/2020 Syllabus for ME 440W, Section 001: Mech Sys Design (22111--UP---CMME------440W------001-)
https://psu.instructure.com/courses/2108570/assignments/syllabus 6/12
if testing or machining is involved, so don’t rush a job and cause an accident.
Reimbursement: The funding limit, including travel expenses, is $1000 per project. See
https://www.lf.psu.edu/assets/docs/reimbursement-purchasing-guidelines-sp20-learningfactory-engineering-penn-state1.pdf
(https://www.lf.psu.edu/assets/docs/reimbursementpurchasing-guidelines-sp20-learning-factory-engineering-penn-state1.pd
([email protected], (mailto:[email protected],) 314 Leonhard Building) for details on how to utilize your
project funds

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