Interdisciplinary Project Lab

Syllabus:  https://vtu.ac.in/pdf/UG2024/1BPRJ258.pdf

Tool: Roadmap_To_Project

Project Based Learning (PBL) – Module-wise Tasks (Week 1–16)

Module 1: Introduction, Orientation & Literature Survey (Week 1–3)

·       Introduction to Project-Based Learning (PBL) and interdisciplinary concepts

·       Motivational talks / case studies of successful student projects

·       Ice-breaking and team-building activities

·       Formation of student groups (4–6 members)

·       Selection of broad theme areas

·       Brainstorming using Mind Mapping, 5W1H, and SCAMPER techniques

·       Identifying real-world problems

·       Discussing feasibility and interdisciplinary aspects

·       Mentor approval of project problem

·       Literature survey using journals, patents, and case studies

·       Understanding user needs and problem context

·       Understanding the role of different engineering branches

Module 2: Problem Statement & Idea Selection (Week 4–6)

·       Refining the problem statement

·       Identifying project constraints and scope

·       Defining objectives and expected outcomes

·       Generating multiple solution ideas

·       Discussing feasibility (technical, economic, and social)

·       Assigning team roles (design, research, coding, documentation, testing)

·       Selecting the best idea using a decision matrix

·       Preparing rough sketches, block diagrams, and flowcharts

·       Planning resources such as materials, software, and tools

·       Preparing design documentation

Module 3: Prototyping & Development (Week 7–9)

·       Preparing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

·       Creating project development timeline

·       Considering safety and ethical aspects

·       Developing subsystems or modules

·       Applying classroom knowledge (circuits, coding, CAD, mechanics)

·       Conducting peer and mentor review sessions

·       Preparing prototype development plan

·       Demonstrating partial subsystem working models

Module 4: Prototype Stage 2 – Integration & Testing (Week 9–12)

·       Integrating subsystems into a complete prototype

·       Debugging and troubleshooting system issues

·       Improving system based on testing results

·       Testing prototype against project objectives

·       Validating prototype based on user requirements

·       Recording experimentation results (tables and graphs)

·       Analyzing failures and limitations

·       Documenting challenges during development

Module 5: Refinement & Final Presentation (Week 13–16)

·       Refining prototype for efficiency and performance

·       Improving cost effectiveness and sustainability

·       Conducting internal reviews and peer feedback sessions

·       Preparing presentation materials (PPT, posters, demo video)

·       Documenting final experimentation results

·       Preparing final working prototype

·       Presenting the project to jury with impact assessment

·       Explaining prototype, sustainability plan, and social impact