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==Michigan Tech Open Source Hardware Enterprise Course Syllabus ==
==Michigan Tech Open Source Hardware Enterprise Course Syllabus ==
''The Open Source Hardware Enterprise (OSHE) will develop open source hardware solutions specifically to address problems of our project partners, while sharing the solutions in the commons. Open source hardware consists of physical technologies designed and offered in the same manner as free and open source software.''
Enterprise Team - [[Michigan Tech Open Source Hardware Enterprise]]
Faculty Advisor - [http://www.mse.mtu.edu/faculty/pearce.html Dr. Joshua Pearce], pearce@mtu.edu, office hours: by appointment


===Course Description===
''The Open Source Hardware Enterprise (OSHE) will develop open source hardware solutions specifically to address problems of our project partners, while sharing the solutions in the commons.  Open source hardware consists of physical technologies designed and offered in the same manner as free and open source software.'' This course is designed as a project based course in which small teams of students work on free and open source hardware (FOSH) projects. The team will use a FOSH methods to to conceptualize, model, design, verify, optimize and integrate all aspects of an engineering system to complete project goals.
The OSH Enterprise is a student-organized and student-led program. The faculty advisor are available for guidance and advice, but the success of the project falls upon the shoulders of its participants. For students enrolled in one of the ENT course sections, grading is based on participation, teamwork, completion of a comprehensive technical report which includes full FOSH design documentation. Progress reports submitted orally are also required. In general, a student has a core project, but is also expected to use their skill sets as needed to assist other sub-teams.


Enterprise Team - [[Michigan Tech Open Source Hardware Enterprise]]
Faculty Advisor - [http://www.mse.mtu.edu/faculty/pearce.html Dr. Joshua Pearce]


===Course Identification===
===Course Identification===
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  * Open Source Hardware - 85010 - ENT 4960 - L33
  * Open Source Hardware - 85010 - ENT 4960 - L33
  Disciplines Needed - All welcome especially need MSE, MEEM, MTE,  EE, CS, BA, STC
  Disciplines Needed - All welcome especially need MSE, MEEM, MTE,  EE, CS, BA, STC
==Grading==
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! <font><font>'''''Letter Grade'''''</font></font>!! <font><font>'''''Percentage'''''</font></font>!! <font><font>'''''Grade points/credit'''''</font></font>!! <font><font>'''''Rating'''''</font></font>
|-
| <font><font>'''A'''</font></font>
| <font><font>93% & above</font></font>
| <font><font>4.00 </font></font>
| <font><font>Excellent</font></font>
|-
| <font><font>'''AB'''</font></font>
| <font><font>88%– 92%</font></font>
| <font><font>3.50 </font></font>
| <font><font>Very good</font></font>
|-
| <font><font>'''B'''</font></font>
| <font><font>82% – 86%</font></font>
| <font><font>3.00 </font></font>
| <font><font>Good</font></font>
|-
| <font><font>'''BC'''</font></font>
| <font><font>76%– 81%</font></font>
| <font><font>2.50 </font></font>
| <font><font>Above average</font></font>
|-
| <font><font>'''C'''</font></font>
| <font><font>70% – 75%</font></font>
| <font><font>2.00 </font></font>
| <font><font>Average</font></font>
|-
| <font><font>'''CD'''</font></font>
| <font><font>65%– 69%</font></font>
| <font><font>1.50 </font></font>
| <font><font>Below average</font></font>
|-
| <font><font>'''D'''</font></font>
| <font><font>60%- 64%</font></font>
| <font><font>1.00 </font></font>
| <font><font>Inferior</font></font>
|-
| <font><font>'''F'''</font></font>
| <font><font>59% and below</font></font>
| <font><font>0.00 </font></font>
| <font><font>Failure</font></font>
|-
| <font><font>'''I'''</font></font>
| colspan="3" | <font><font>Incomplete; given only when a student is unable to complete a segment of the course because of circumstances beyond the student’s control. A grade of incomplete may be given only when approved in writing by the department chair or school dean.</font></font>
|-
| <font><font>'''X'''</font></font>
| colspan="3" | <font><font>Conditional,with no grade points per credit; given only when the student is at fault in failing to complete a minor segment of a course, but in the judgment of the instructor does not need to repeat the course. It must be made up within the next semester in residence or the grade becomes a failure (F). A (X) grade is computed into the grade point average as a (F) grade.</font></font>
|}
===Grading Policy===
<font>Grades will be based on the following:</font>
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
| <font></font>RepRap build
| <font>100</font>
|-
| <font>MinniMech Project</font>
| <font>100</font>
|-
| <font>Viking Project</font>
| <font>100</font>
|-
| <font>Science Equipment Project</font>
| <font>250</font>
|-
| <font>OSAT Project</font>
| <font>250</font>
|-
| <font>Big Money Project or Science Equipment Advanced</font>
| <font>200</font>
|-
| <font>'''Total Points'''</font>
| <font>'''1000'''</font>
|}
* Grad students must also complete an improvement to the RepRap OR a 3-D printed '''automated''' Scientific Apparatus worth 1000 points and be graded out of 2000.
===Late Assignments===
Deduct 10% per day, up to 5 working days, then 0 grade. Only exception is for documented illness. Missed projects are penalized by the negative square of the percent total.
===Course Policies===
Appropriate behaviour, attendance, participation and collaboration with your peers on group assignments is expected.
Collaboration/Plagiarism Rules
Collaboration is encouraged on the group project but the individual project and exams must be completed alone. Calculators are allowed for exams but electronic communication devices are prohibited.
===University Policies===
Academic regulations and procedures are governed by University policy.  Academic dishonesty cases will be handled in accordance the University's policies. 
If you have a disability that could affect your performance in this class or that requires an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please see me as soon as possible so that we can make appropriate arrangements.  The Affirmative Action Office has asked that you be made aware of the following:
Michigan Technological University complies with all federal and state laws and regulations regarding discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for equal access to education or services at Michigan Tech, please call the Dean of Students Office at 487-2212. For other concerns about discrimination, you may contact your advisor, Chair/Dean of your academic unit, or the Affirmative Programs Office at 487-3310.
* [http://www.studentaffairs.mtu.edu/dean/judicial/policies/academic_integrity.html Academic Integrity]
* [http://www.admin.mtu.edu/aao/ Affirmative Action]
* [http://www.admin.mtu.edu/admin/boc/policy/ch3/ch3p7.htm Equal Opportunity Statement]


==Spring 2015==
==Spring 2015==

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Michigan Tech Open Source Hardware Enterprise Course Syllabus

Enterprise Team - Michigan Tech Open Source Hardware Enterprise
Faculty Advisor - Dr. Joshua Pearce, pearce@mtu.edu, office hours: by appointment

Course Description

The Open Source Hardware Enterprise (OSHE) will develop open source hardware solutions specifically to address problems of our project partners, while sharing the solutions in the commons. Open source hardware consists of physical technologies designed and offered in the same manner as free and open source software. This course is designed as a project based course in which small teams of students work on free and open source hardware (FOSH) projects. The team will use a FOSH methods to to conceptualize, model, design, verify, optimize and integrate all aspects of an engineering system to complete project goals.

The OSH Enterprise is a student-organized and student-led program. The faculty advisor are available for guidance and advice, but the success of the project falls upon the shoulders of its participants. For students enrolled in one of the ENT course sections, grading is based on participation, teamwork, completion of a comprehensive technical report which includes full FOSH design documentation. Progress reports submitted orally are also required. In general, a student has a core project, but is also expected to use their skill sets as needed to assist other sub-teams.


Course Identification

Course Numbers 
* Open Source Hardware - 82335 - ENT 2950 - L33
* Open Source Hardware - 82336 - ENT 2960 - L33
* Open Source Hardware - 85007 - ENT 3950 - L33
* Open Source Hardware - 85008 - ENT 3960 - L33
* Open Source H'dwe Pre-Capstone - 85011 - ENT 3980 - L33
* Open Source Hardware - 85012 - ENT 4900 - L33
* Open Source Hardware - 85013 - ENT 4910 - L33
* Open Source Hardware - 85009 - ENT 4950 - L33
* Open Source Hardware - 85010 - ENT 4960 - L33
Disciplines Needed - All welcome especially need MSE, MEEM, MTE,  EE, CS, BA, STC


Grading

Letter Grade Percentage Grade points/credit Rating
A 93% & above 4.00 Excellent
AB 88%– 92% 3.50 Very good
B 82% – 86% 3.00 Good
BC 76%– 81% 2.50 Above average
C 70% – 75% 2.00 Average
CD 65%– 69% 1.50 Below average
D 60%- 64% 1.00 Inferior
F 59% and below 0.00 Failure
I Incomplete; given only when a student is unable to complete a segment of the course because of circumstances beyond the student’s control. A grade of incomplete may be given only when approved in writing by the department chair or school dean.
X Conditional,with no grade points per credit; given only when the student is at fault in failing to complete a minor segment of a course, but in the judgment of the instructor does not need to repeat the course. It must be made up within the next semester in residence or the grade becomes a failure (F). A (X) grade is computed into the grade point average as a (F) grade.

Grading Policy

Grades will be based on the following:

RepRap build 100
MinniMech Project 100
Viking Project 100
Science Equipment Project 250
OSAT Project 250
Big Money Project or Science Equipment Advanced 200
Total Points 1000
  • Grad students must also complete an improvement to the RepRap OR a 3-D printed automated Scientific Apparatus worth 1000 points and be graded out of 2000.

Late Assignments

Deduct 10% per day, up to 5 working days, then 0 grade. Only exception is for documented illness. Missed projects are penalized by the negative square of the percent total.

Course Policies

Appropriate behaviour, attendance, participation and collaboration with your peers on group assignments is expected. Collaboration/Plagiarism Rules Collaboration is encouraged on the group project but the individual project and exams must be completed alone. Calculators are allowed for exams but electronic communication devices are prohibited.

University Policies

Academic regulations and procedures are governed by University policy. Academic dishonesty cases will be handled in accordance the University's policies. If you have a disability that could affect your performance in this class or that requires an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please see me as soon as possible so that we can make appropriate arrangements. The Affirmative Action Office has asked that you be made aware of the following: Michigan Technological University complies with all federal and state laws and regulations regarding discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for equal access to education or services at Michigan Tech, please call the Dean of Students Office at 487-2212. For other concerns about discrimination, you may contact your advisor, Chair/Dean of your academic unit, or the Affirmative Programs Office at 487-3310.

Spring 2015

Projects

Lasersaur
The Lasersaur is operational. The laser is aligned to come through the lens tip, and all that remains is to find a reliable way to send it code for cutting jobs. The extension modifications are here and Graycoder is available here.

C3 Project
The OSH Enterprise won a $25K grant from the Ford Foundation to do the following: Develop a plastic granulator to reduce old 3d prints and recyclables into small particles; Use those small particles as feed stock for the version 4 recyclebot; Optimize the filament making process and develop a reproducible business model for selling 3d printer filament.

ALS Accessibility Project
A local man living in Hancock, MI, has contacted OSHE and asked us to work on a solution for his limited ability to use his computer due to ALS. Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS develops in a patient, starting with the weakening of limbs and extremeties, and eventually progresses to total paralysis. In order to allow ALS patients increased accessibility to home computers, the OSHE team has begun development of several solutions that allow hands-free interaction with computers. Here is a link to the Open Source User Interface

Grades

Please update your individual user page with a description of your work along with some pictures. Include links to existing documentation or new documentation, depending on what fits your project. Once this is complete, post a quick link to your user page below this section so that Dr. Pearce can evaluate your work.

Lucas Wilder
Tyler Beauchamp
Andrew Schaub
Ian Peoples
Patrick Rice
Peter Gorecki
Aubrey Woern
Handy Chandra
Walker Nelson
Joe McCaslin

To Apply

  • Create a User Account here on Appropedia (see upper right hand corner of page)
  • Post a Digital Resume -preferably with pics of past projects on your user page - or a link to your website.
  • When complete send link of your userpage to Dr. Pearce via email.

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