University of Nevada, Reno
Departments of Electrical Engineering
and
Mechanical Engineering
EE491/MECH452
A Special Inter-Disciplinary Class for Senior
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Students
on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
UNIVERSITY
OF NEVADA
Reno
LEMELSON CENTER FOR
INVENTION, INNOVATION
AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT/260
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO
TELEPHONE: (775) 784-6927
FAX: (775) 784-6627
University of Nevada, Reno
Departments of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Reno, NV 89557-0153
EE491/MECH452
A Special Inter-Disciplinary Class for Senior
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Students
on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Spring Semester 2000
Professors:
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J.A. Kleppe, Ph.D., P.E. SEM Room: 332A 784-6927 784-6944 kleppe@ee.unr.edu |
E.L. Wang, Ph.D. PE Room: 119 784-6931 784-6094 elwang@unr.edu |
Graduate Assistant:
Jim Saxton, BSME
Principal Research and Design Engineer:
Dana McPherson
SEM Room: 351
784-6919
Senior Development Engineer:
Mike Lemich
PE Room: 10
784-6795
EE 491 - ENGINEERING DESIGN/ANALYSIS
MECH 452 - DESIGN SYNTHESIS
SPRING SEMESTER 2000
1999-2000 CATALOG DATA
EE 491 ENGINEERING
DESIGN/ANALYSIS (4+0) 4 CREDITS
Innovation,
entrepreneurship and design of products.
Proposal writing and design and fabrication procedures used by
industry. Prerequisites: EE 321, 336,
490. For electrical engineering majors
only. (MAJOR CAPSTONE COURSE) ABET
DESIGN CREDITS = 4
MECH 452 Creation
and optimization systems using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) facilities. Economic aspects are included. Prerequisite: MECH 351. (Major capstone
course)
TEXTBOOKS:
(1) STOLZE,
W.J. (1999), "STARTUP: AN ENTREPRENEUR'S GUIDE TO LAUNCHING AND
MANAGING A NEW BUSINESS", CAREER PRESS, 1999, 5th EDITION, ISBN
1-56414-2423
(2) STOLZE,
W.J. (1997), "STARTUP FINANCING: AN ENTREPRENEUR'S GUIDE TO FINANCING
A NEW OR GROWING BUSINESS", CAREER PRESS, 1997 ISBN 1-56414-271x
REFERENCES:
(1) BANDROWSKI,
J.F. (1990), "CORPORATE IMAGINATION PLUS - FIVE STEPS TO TRANSLATING
INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES INTO ACTION", THE FREE PRESS - A DIV OF MACMILLAN
PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK. ISBN
0-02-901501-4
(2) BIGGS,
D. (1995) "DEFINING, DESIGNING AND LAUNCHING MARKET AIMED
PRODUCTS", DOGWOOD PUBLISHING CO., MARIETTA, GA, ISBN 0-9621118-8-0
(3) MacVICAR,
D. and D. THRONE (1992) "MANAGING
HIGH-TECH START-UPS", BUTTERWORTH-HEINEMANN, BOSTON ISBN 0-7506-9247-2
SUMMARY
This
is a very demanding class. The students are separated into companies with no
more than six persons in each group.
The companies can earn a maximum of 10,000 points allocated as follows:
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Week |
Task |
Max. Points |
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1,2,3,4,5 |
Prepare
written proposal and present to class |
2,000 |
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6,7,8,9,10 |
Order
materials, breadboard system, consider design problems and packaging of final
product, progress reports 1,2. |
3,000 |
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11,12 |
Breadboard
complete, prepare final engineering drawings for finished product. |
2,000 |
|
13,14 |
Complete
project, prepare final report, or IEEE paper. |
1,000 |
|
15 |
Present
completed project to faculty and invited guests |
2,000 |
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Total |
10,000 |
EE 491 - ENGINEERING DESIGN/ANALYSIS
MECH 452 - DESIGN SYNTHESIS
SPRING SEMESTER 2000
NOTE: 11-12 FRIDAY ARE TO BE USED BY STUDENTS TO WORK ON
THEIR PROJECTS
|
Points |
Week |
Date |
Time |
Activity |
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1 |
1/19 |
11 |
First
class introduction by Dr. Kleppe |
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1/21 |
1-5 |
Lecture
on writing proposals and how to order parts. |
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2 |
1/24 |
11 |
Special
Film |
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1/26 |
11 |
Special
Film |
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1/28 |
1-5 |
Lecture
on financial statements and fiscal reporting requirements for a company, Mr.
Larry Mace, Grant Thornton. |
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3 |
1/31 |
11 |
Job
Search and Employment Strategies - Pru S. Jones - UNR Career Development
Center |
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2000 |
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2/02 |
11 |
Job
Search and Employment Strategies - Pru S. Jones - UNR Career Development
Center |
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2/04 |
1-5 |
The
innovation process and the development of new products - Kleppe |
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4 |
2/07 |
11 |
"Managing
High Tech Start-Ups" - Darwin Throne, author and small business
entrepreneur. |
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2/09 |
11 |
Written
proposals due, present oral (Two classrooms) |
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2/11 |
1-5 |
Written
proposals due, present oral |
|
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5 |
2/14 |
11 |
"Money,
Banking, and Venture Capital", Mr. Richard Deglman, Senior Vice
President, Pioneer Citizens Bank. |
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2/16 |
11 |
NO
CLASS - Work on projects |
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2/18 |
1-5 |
Special
lecture by an experienced entrepreneur, some case histories, Darren McBride -
Sierra Computers, Inc. |
University of Nevada, Reno
Electrical Engineering Department
EE 491/ MECH 452
- Project Schedule of Events
SPRING SEMESTER 2000
|
Points |
Week |
Date |
Time |
Activity |
|
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6 |
2/21 |
11 |
NO
CLASS - PRESIDENT'S DAY |
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2/23 |
11 |
Mr.
Rich Minetto - Energy Source, LLC "Engineering Ethics." |
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2/25 |
1-5 |
Submit
Progress Report #1 and make oral presentations |
|
3000 |
7 |
2/28 |
11 |
Mr.
Steve Schneiderman, Senior VP, Miller Freeman Inc., "Guerrilla Marketing
For Entreprenuers". |
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3/01 |
11 |
Lecture
by Mr. David Mallery, Hewlett Packard, on the design and development of
products for local area networks and what it is like to work for a large
company |
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3/03 |
1-5 |
Lecture
on product liability - Mr. Ross Hill |
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8 |
3/06 |
11 |
Mr.
Don Costar - Inventing |
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3/08 |
11 |
Mr.
Bryan Leipper - How to Start and Run a Consulting Business |
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3/10 |
1-5 |
Lecture
on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks. - Mr. Warren Kujawa, San Francisco |
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9 |
3/13 |
11 |
"Technology
and Business Development" - Mr. Jim Kubinec - Acuitive Inc. |
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3/15 |
11 |
Lecture
on Starting a Business using venture capital Mr. Bob Wang, Chairman, R2
Technology |
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3/17 |
1-5 |
Submit
written Progress Report #2 and make oral presentations. Last day to order parts. NO EXTENSIONS
ARE ALLOWED. |
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10 |
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SPRING
BREAK 3/20/2000 - 3/24/2000 |
University of Nevada, Reno
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Departments
EE 491/ MECH 452
- Project Schedule of Events
SPRING SEMESTER 2000
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Points |
Week |
Date |
Time |
Activity |
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11 |
3/27 |
11 |
Experiences
with Starting and Managing a High Technology Company - Mr. Tom Potter, Reno
Agriculture and Electronic Inc. |
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3/29 |
11 |
NO
CLASS - Work on projects |
|
2000 |
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3/31 |
1-5 |
Lecture
by Dr. Paul MacCready - Chairman of AeroVironment, Inc., United States
Inventor of the Year and recipient of many other awards |
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12 |
4/03 |
11 |
Product
Design for Safety and Product Liability - Mr. Larry Morgan, Black &
Decker Company |
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4/05 |
11 |
NO
CLASS - Work on projects |
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4/07 |
1-5 |
Lecture
by Mr. Dave Biggs on the methodology of product development |
|
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13 |
4/10 |
11 |
Small
Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Program, past, present and future - Kleppe |
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4/12 |
1 - 5 |
NO
CLASS - Work on projects |
|
1000 |
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4/14 |
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Lecture
on translating innovation strategies into action - Mr. Jim Bandrowski -
Author of "Corporate Imagination - Plus" |
|
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14 |
4/17 |
11 |
What
to expect when you graduate - Mr. Mark Looney, UNR Grad. |
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4/19 |
11 |
NO
CLASS - Work on projects |
|
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4/21 |
1-5 |
Submit
final written report, oral presentations |
|
|
15 |
4/24 |
11 |
NO
CLASS - Work on projects |
|
2000 |
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4/26 |
11 |
NO
CLASS - Work on projects |
|
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4/28 |
11 |
Oral
presentation of completed projects to faculty and invited guests |
University of Nevada, Reno
EE491 / MECH 452
Proposal Evaluation Sheet
Company Name: Maximum Actual
Date: Points Points
Format: The proposal
should be neat, well organized and easy to read. 100 _________
Technical Background and Significance of the Problem or Opportunity: Make a clear statement of
the significance of the specific technical problem or opportunity
addressed. This section also should
provide a thorough discussion of the technical background of the stated problem
or opportunity. It is in this
discussion that management determines the extent of the proposers knowledge in
this area. 100 _________
Objectives: Briefly
outline (a) the specific objectives of project, (b) technical approach the to
be used in solving the problem or developing the product and (c) the
anticipated results of the project. 100 _________
Research or Product/Process Development Plan: This is the principal part
of the proposal. The research plan
should include in narrative form a (1) technical discussion of the problem or
opportunity and (2) discussion of how this research or R&D will achieve
major benefits in terms of significant research results, improved products or
processes, or in solving important technical problems which could substantially
reduce costs or improve performance.
Where possible, the methods and task to be performed should be outlined
in logical sequence and explained in detail.
Do not assume the reviewer will fill in the gaps in your logic. 100 _________
Be candid and state where problems exist and additional work may be
needed to prove your idea or innovative approach. Incremental improvements are not the objective of the EE 491/MECH
452 program. High-risk innovations
are. Factual rather than promotional
information is requested.
Related
Research or Product Development: Describe significant,
recently completed or current research, product development or success that (a)
you have achieved in the field and (b) others have achieved that is directly
related to the proposed effort.
Describe how this relates to the proposed effort and why your effort is
different. You must demonstrate a knowledge
of state-of-the-art R&D in your project area. The proposer should include a current bibliography of directly
relevant technical literature that has been reviewed. 100 _________
Key Personnel: Identify key personnel and describe directly related education and
experience. 100 _________
Facilities: Describe the
relevant instrumentation and facilities available or required to complete the
research or product development. 100 _________
Budget: Include a budget that estimates the R&D
costs and provides some market projections for expected revenues from the
product development effort. 100
Oral Presentation: Should be no more than 10 minutes, well organized and use visual aids
where needed. 200
Totals: 1,000
Final
Points Awarded:
Comments by Management:
1)
Proposal is: Accepted
Rejected
2) Reasons
for action
________________________________ ______________________________
Dr. John Kleppe Dr.
Eric Wang
TEAM MEMBER EVALUATION FORM
COURSE :_______________________
SEMESTER :_______________________
TEAM# :_______________________
PROJECT :_______________________
YOUR NAME :_______________________
1. The efforts of any one member of your group are to be compared
to the average effort put forth by
all of the members of the group. This
average is a score of 100. If everyone
is equal, everyone gets 100.
2. Write the names of your group members INCLUDING YOURSELF in
alphabetical order by last name:
A. E.
B. F.
C. G.
D.
3 - For each statement below, determine the score which each group
member, including yourself, should receive
and enter the appropriate number in the blank provided. Scores usually range between 80 and 120 (80
= 80% of the group average, 120 = 120% of the group average, etc.) but may be
higher than 120 or lower than 80. (Note: for each statement, the scores must average 100 going across
each row. To insure this please
check to see that the total of the scores for each row is equal to the number
of people scored multiplied by 100.)
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ELEMENT |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
Row Total |
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1 |
Was on time for group
meetings and stayed for the duration. |
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2 |
Coordinated his/her
schedule with the group so meetings were easy to plan. |
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Contributed to development
of the group's plan work. |
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Met task deadlines that
were set by the group. |
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Contributed useful ideas to
the group's work. |
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Analyzed and critiqued
other group members ideas. |
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Helped the group stay
organized and progress toward its goals. |
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Contributed positively to
group camaraderie. |
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Made significant
contributions to the group's written report. |
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10 |
Made significant
contribution in preparing or delivering the group's presentation. |
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Total score for each
person: Add down the column. |
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Average score for each
person: Divide the total score by 10. |
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University of Nevada, Reno
EE 491 / MECH 452
Personnel
Evaluation Form
This form is to be used by
each EE 491 / MECH 452 company president to evaluate personnel within his/her
company.
Company Name:
Evaluator:
Date:
General Evaluation
Concerning:
First Middle Last
Note: If you are not
knowledgeable about a trait(s) - leave blank
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Rating of General
Attributes: |
Excels |
Good |
Average |
Fair |
Poor |
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Ability to Express Self |
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Judgment |
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Cooperation |
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Creativity |
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Initiative |
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Reliability |
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Enthusiasm |
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Technical Ability |
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I have read this
evaluation and:
[ ] AGREE
[ ] DO NOT AGREE
Signature of person being
evaluated: Date:
(Must be signed to be valid.)
EE 491/MECH 452 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION
Company Name:
___________________________________________
All participating employees
need to be listed below. Their name,
title, phone number, and signature must be included for consideration.
NAME: ____________________________
TITLE: ____________________________
PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________
EMAIL: ____________________________
SIGNATURE: ____________________________
NAME: ____________________________
TITLE: ____________________________
PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________
EMAIL: ____________________________
SIGNATURE: ____________________________
NAME: ____________________________
TITLE: ____________________________
PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________
EMAIL: ____________________________
SIGNATURE: ____________________________
NAME: ____________________________
TITLE: ____________________________
PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________
EMAIL: ____________________________
SIGNATURE: ____________________________
NAME: ____________________________
TITLE: ____________________________
PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________
EMAIL: ____________________________
SIGNATURE: ____________________________
NAME: ____________________________
TITLE: ____________________________
PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________
EMAIL: ____________________________
SIGNATURE: ____________________________
EE 491/MECH 452
Company Name: ___________________________________________
President:
_________________________________________________
Project preferences: list first 5 choices by number in
order of preference or write in your own idea.