Supervised Projects, Semester 6

The supervised project is an experimental or numerical simulation project carried out in groups of three students. It takes place in a lab, focusing on one of the many physics and chemistry topics offered. It exposes students to the project-based approach and draws on their creativity, initiative, independence, and attention to detail in conducting experiments. The project concludes with a report and a presentation, which are first evaluated by peers and then by a panel of judges.

• Conduct a literature review on the project's topic
• Identify the issue selected for the project
• Design an experiential campaign to study this issue
• Rigorously conduct these experiments, analyze and model the results
• Writing a Project Report
• Design a slideshow and give an oral presentation
• As part of a peer-review process, develop critical thinking skills regarding report writing and oral presentations by evaluating another group’s report; improve one’s own work through feedback from another group
• An Introduction to Scientific Ethics and Professional Conduct
• An Introduction to Project Management in a Collaborative Setting

• Practical Work (40%)
  • Experimental Work and Project Management
• Oral (60%)
  • 25% Report
  • Thesis Defense 25%
  • Peer Evaluation 10%

Practical work: 24 hours per student; 36 hours of service per group of 20