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CRN(s): | Section A01 CRN: 31694 | |||
Term: | 2020 | |||
Course Start: | 2020-05-04 | |||
Course End: | 2020-08-17 | |||
Withdrawal with 100% reduction of tuition fees: | 2020-05-16 | |||
Withdrawal with 50% reduction of tuition fees: | 2020-06-06 | |||
Last day for withdrawal (no fees returned): | 2020-07-01 |
Section: | Location: | Classes Start: | Classes End: | Days of week: | Hours of day: | Instructor: |
A01 | 2020-05-04 | 2020-07-31 | MR | 10:00-11:20 | Nikolai Dechev, Stephanie Willerth | |
T01 | 2020-05-04 | 2020-07-31 | W | 11:30-12:20 | Nikolai Dechev, Stephanie Willerth |
Name: Nikolai Dechev
Sections: T01 (CRN: 31734), A01 (CRN: 31694)
Office: EOW 517
Phone: (250) 721-8933
Email: dechev at uvic dot ca
Office Hours: TBD
Name: Stephanie Willerth
Sections: T01 (CRN: 31734), A01 (CRN: 31694)
Office: EOW 513
Phone: (250) 721-7303
Email: willerth at uvic dot ca
Office Hours: TBD
Prerequisites: MECH 350 and MECH 360
This course will be taught entirely online, making use primarily of CourseSpaces and Zoom. The majority of this course is synchronous. All times and deadlines refer to Pacific Standard Time (PST) where the University of Victoria is located. Students with questions should use the forum on CourseSpaces.
This online format is new for many students and instructors. As we move through term, we will learn what works, and what doesn't, and adjustments to the course outline might be necessary. Possible changes will be discussed.
Lectures Lectures will be given during the assigned class period and the corresponding powerpoints will be posted to CourseSpaces.
Tutorials Tutorials will be conducted live through Zoom.
Office Hours Online office hours will use Zoom and will be held by the TAs.
Tools Required
TA Name | |
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Ruchi Sharma | ruchis0983@gmail.com |
James Tyrwhitt-Drake | nucleosome@protonmail.com |
Dmitri Karaman | dimakaraman42@gmail.com |
Optional Textbooks | |
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Title: | The 3D Printing Handbook: Technologies, Design and Applications |
Author: | Ben Redwood, Filemon Schoffer, Brian Garret |
Publisher/Year: | 3D Hubs; 1st edition (2017) |
Title: | Fusion 360 for Makers: Design Your Own Digital Models for 3D Printing and CNC Fabrication |
Author: | Lydia Sloan Cline |
Publisher/Year: | Maker Media INC. 1st edition (May 25, 2018) |
Reference Material
This course will cover the technical principles and workflows for the 3D printing of polymers, metals, and composites for diverse applications as well as how to assess such parts for a variety of criteria, including cost and performance based on use. It will also cover recent advancements in implementation of these technologies in industrial settings.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
Weight & Date(s) of Assessment | Weight | Date |
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Assignments (3 total) | 30% | See Schedule below |
Lab - Individual design and fabrication of a 3D printed object | 35% | |
Group Project on Bioprinting | 35% |
Three problem sets will be distributed over the course of the term via the MECH 450B CourseSpaces site. Assignments should be completed by each individual in the course. Assignments should be uploaded to CourseSpaces unless otherwise indicated.
Assignment # | Modules | Due (5pm PST) |
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1 | Lectures 1-7 | 6.5 |
2 | Lectures 8-11 | 6.26 |
3 | Lectures 9-16 | 7.10 |
Each student will be required to design in CAD a unique design to be 3D printed by the TAs. The design and associated report will be graded according to the given rubric.
Lab# | Modules | Due (5pm PST) |
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1 | 3D Printing | 7.13.2020 |
A group project will consist of a written report according to the project description posted to CourseSpaces and marked according to the rubric given on CourseSpaces. Each group will make a presentation during the final week of the course. The project report will be due the last day of class.
Failure to complete all laboratory requirements or complete the final project will result in a grade of N being awarded for the course.
The final grade obtained from the above marking scheme for the purpose of GPA calculation will be based on the percentage-to-grade point conversion table as listed in the current Undergraduate Calendar.
COURSE LECTURE NOTES Unless otherwise noted, all lecture notes and assignments supplied to students in this course were prepared by the instructor and are intended for use in this course only. These materials are NOT to be re-circulated digitally, whether by email or by uploading or copying to websites, or to others not enrolled in this course. Violation of this policy may in some cases constitute a breach of academic integrity as defined in the UVic Calendar.
SUPPLEMENTAL EXAM There will be no supplemental examinations for this course.
The University of Victoria follows a percentage grading system in which the instructor will submit grades in percentages. The University will use the following Senate approved standardized grading scale to assign letter grades. Both the percentage mark and the letter grade will be recorded on the academic record and transcripts.
F | D | C | C+ | B- | B | B+ | A- | A | A+ |
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0-49 | 50-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-72 | 73-76 | 77-79 | 80-84 | 85-89 | 90-100 |
Grades | GPA | Description |
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A+, A, A- | 9, 8, 7 | Exceptional, outstanding or excellent performance. Normally achieved by a minority of students. These grades indicate a student who is self-initiating, exceeds expectation and has an insightful grasp of the subject matter. |
B+, B, B- | 6, 5, 4 | Very good, good or solid performance. Normally achieved by the largest number of students. These grades indicate a good grasp of the subject matter or excellent grasp in one area balanced with satisfactory grasp in the other areas. |
C+, C | 3, 2 | Satisfactory, or minimally satisfactory. These grades indicate a satisfactory performance and knowledge of the subject matter. |
D | 1 | Marginal Performance. A student receiving this grade demonstrated a superficial grasp of the subject matter. |
F | 0 | Unsatisfactory performance. Wrote final examination and completed course requirements; |
I value your feedback on this course. Towards the end of term you will have the opportunity to complete a confidential course experience survey (CES) regarding your learning experience. The survey is vital to providing feedback to me regarding the course and my teaching, as well as to help the department improve the overall program for students in the future. When it is time for you to complete the survey, you will receive an email inviting you to do so. If you do not receive an email invitation, you can go directly to the CES site
You will need to use your UVic NetLink ID to access the survey, which can be done on your laptop, tablet or mobile device. I will remind you closer to the time, but please be thinking about this important activity, especially the following three questions, during the course.
Note to Students: Students who have issues with the conduct of the course should discuss them with the instructor first. If these discussions do not resolve the issue, then students should feel free to contact the Chair of the Department by email or the Assistant to the Chair to set up an appointment.
Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) https://www.uvic.ca/services/cal/
Accommodation of Religious Observance (AC1210) https://web.uvic.ca/calendar201909/undergrad/info/regulations/religious-observanc.html#
Discrimination and Harassment Policy (GV0205) https://web.uvic.ca/calendar2019-09/general/policies.html
Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response at UVic: UVic takes sexualized violence seriously, and has raised the bar for what is considered acceptable behaviour. We encourage students to learn more about how the university defines sexualized violence and its overall approach by visiting https://www.uvic.ca/sexualizedviolence/. If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexualized violence and needs information, advice, and/or support please contact the sexualized violence resource office in Equity and Human Rights (EQHR). Whether or not you have been directly impacted, if you want to take part in the important prevention work taking place on campus, you can also reach out: Where: Sexualized violence resource office in EQHR; Sedgewick C119 Phone: 250.721.8021 Email: svpcoordinator@uvic.ca Web: https://www.uvic.ca/sexualizedviolence/
Office of the Ombudsperson: The Office of the Ombudsperson is an independent and impartial resource to assist with the fair resolution of student issues. A confidential consultation can help you understand your rights and responsibilities. The Ombudsperson can also clarify information, help navigate procedures, assist with problem-solving, facilitate communication, provide feedback on an appeal, investigate and make recommendations. Phone: 250-721-8357 Email: ombuddy@uvic.ca Web: https://uvicombudsperson.ca/
Electronic devices in labs and lectures: No unauthorized audio or video recording of lectures is permitted.
Electronic devices in midterms and exams: Calculators are only permitted for examinations and tests if explicitly authorized and the type of calculator permitted may be restricted. No other electronic devices (e.g. cell phones, pagers, PDA, etc.) may be used during examinations or tests unless explicitly authorized.
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Students are expected to attend all classes in which they are enrolled. An academic unit may require a student to withdraw from a course if the student is registered in another course that occurs at the same time...
An Instructor may refuse a student admission to a lecture, laboratory, online course discussion or learning activity, tutorial or other learning activity set out in the course outline because of lateness, misconduct, inattention or failure to meet the responsibilities of the course set out in the course outline. Students who neglect their academic work may be assigned a final grade of N or debarred from final examinations.
Students who do not attend classes must not assume that they have been dropped from the course by an academic unit or an instructor. Courses that are not formally dropped will be given a failing grade, students may be required to withdraw and will be required to pay the tution fee for the course. https://web.uvic.ca/calenda2019-09/undergra/info/regulations/attendance.html
Academic integrity is intellectual honesty and responsibility for academic work that you submit individual or group work. It involves commitment to the values of honesty, trust, and responsibility. It is expected that students will respect these ethical values in all activities related to learning, teaching, research, and service. Therefore, plagiarism and other acts against academic integrity are serious academic offences.
The responsibility of the institution Instructors and academic units have the responsibility to ensure that standards of academic honesty are met. By doing so, the institution recognizes students for their hard work and assures them that other students do not have an unfair advantage through cheating on essays, exams, and projects.
The responsibility of the student Plagiarism sometimes occurs due to a misunderstanding regarding the rules of academic integrity, but it is the responsibility of the student to know them. If you are unsure about the standards for citations or for referencing your sources, ask your instructor. Depending on the severity of the case, penalties include a warning, a failing grade, a record on the student's transcript, or a suspension.
It is your responsibility to understand the University's policy on academic integrity: http://web.uvic.ca/calendar/undergrad/info/regulations/academic-integrity.html
This course aims to provide equal opportunities and access for all students to enjoy the benefits and privileges of the class and its curriculum and to meet the syllabus requirements. Reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be made available to students with documented disabilities (physical, mental, learning) in order to give them the opportunity to successfully meet the essential requirements of the course. The accommodation will not alter academic standards or learning outcomes, although the student may be allowed to demonstrate knowledge and skills in a different way. It is not necessary for you to reveal your disability and/or confidential medical information to the course instructor. If you believe that you may require accommodation, the course instructor can provide you with information about confidential resources on campus that can assist you in arranging for appropriate accommodation. Alternatively, you may want to contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (formerly the Resource Centre for Students with a Disability) located in the Campus Services Building.
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