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First Semester Technical Language Area

General Instructions
The projects have to be done in groups of 6 students as a maximum and 3 minimum; any individual project wont be graded. The days of the oral and written presentations are April 24th, 25th, and 26th according to the classes schedule. Folder color Section A Section B Section C Section D Section E Section F Section G Section H Section I Section J Section L Section M Section N according to the section Red Pink Red Black Gray Yellow Yellow Blue Yellow Blue Pink Gray Orange

If you present your report without a folder, include a line of the color required for your section on top of the cover (cartula). The following rubric must be included in the front page. Presentation Introduction Objectives Investigation Conclusions Annexes Bibliography Oral Presentation / 15 / / / / / 15 15 10 15 5

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Civil Engineering
Theodolite Handbook
Objective: Activity: To learn and explain how to use a theodolite To make a handbook of the theodolite usage.

Description: To form groups of 3 to 6 students. Each group will investigate the parts of a theodolite, applications and and the correct way to use it. Each group will present a professional handbook pointing the parts and the theodolite, applications of the usage and the steps for the correct use and handling of it. The students will prepare an oral presentation of the investigation (parts, applications and how to use the theodolite). This must be described clearly in English in no more than 5 minutes. The students must prepare a written investigation with the following content: Front Page Index Introduction Objectives Investigation Conclusions Annexes (At least 10 word technical glossary) References (Bibliography) It is compulsory to present the written report and the handbook the day of the oral presentation. Remember that the handbook must contain the summary of the investigation.

Environmental Engineering
Mini-ecosystem
Objective: Activity: To know the balance of an ecosystem and how to maintain it To build a Mini Ecosystem with plants, bugs, etc.

Description: To make groups of 3 to 6 students. Each group will investigate how the plants make the photosynthesis and The students will explain how chemistry is involved in the process. Each group will construct a mini ecosystem and they will present a logbook with the daily observations of the ecosystem. The students will prepare an oral presentation of the investigation. This must be described clearly in English in no more than 5 minutes. Students must prepare a written investigation with the following content: o Front Page o Index o Introduction o Objectives o Investigation o Conclusions o Annexes (At least 10 word glossary) o References (Bibliography) It is compulsory to present the written report and the logbook the day of the oral presentation.

Chemical Engineering
Redox Reactions
Objective: Activity: To know the processes of REDOX reactions. To make experiments which demonstrate Redox reactions.

Description: To form groups of 3 to 6 students. The students will research at least two different experiments related with redox reactions. The students will demonstrate the experiment. The student will explain the experiment and the investigation in an oral presentation The students will write a report that includes: The students must prepare a written investigation with the following content: Front Page Index Introduction Objectives Investigation Materials required for the experiment Description of Chemical Properties of these materials Scientific explanation of the reaction Conclusions Annexes (At least 10 word technical glossary) References (Bibliography) It is compulsory to present the written report and the logbook the day of the oral presentation.

Industrial Engineering
Employees Benefits in Guatemala
Objective: Activity: workers. To know the benefits that an employee has to have at any enterprise To investigate all the benefits that an employer has to provide to the

Description: To make groups of 3 to 6 students. The students will research the different benefits for employees in Guatemala (payments, health, etc). The students will prepare brochures with the information in English and Spanish about the benefits, and they will give the brochures to the students. They will prepare an oral presentation of the investigation. This must be described clearly in English in no more than 5 minutes. The students must prepare a written investigation with the following content: o Front Page o Index o Introduction o Objectives o Investigation o Conclusions o Annexes (At least 10 word glossary) o References (Bibliography) It is compulsory to present the written report and the brochures the day of the oral presentation.

Science and Systems Engineering

LINUX
Objective: Activity: To learn how to install and use LINUX. To create a handbook and a tutorial for installing and using Linux.

Description: To make groups of 3 to 6 students. The students will research the principal characteristics of Linux Each group will create a tutorial of installation of LINUX using a virtual machine. The students will explain the usage of Linux in an oral presentation .This must be described clearly in English in no more than 5 minutes. Students must prepare a written investigation with the following content: o Front Page o Index o Introduction o Objectives o Investigation o Conclusions o Annexes (At least 10 word glossary) o References (Bibliography) It is compulsory to present the written report the day of the oral presentation.

Mechanical and Mechanical-Industrial Engineering

Welding Applications
Objective: Activity: To acquire the basic knowledge of how welding processes are done and how they are use in industrial applications. To research the different types of welding

Description: To make groups of 3 to 6 students. Each group will investigate the different types of welding and their applications in industries. Each group will explain the required protection for welding and how to weld. The students will prepare a video tutorial explaining the usage of all list one welding device and its applications in industries. This must be described clearly in English in no more than 5 minutes. Students must prepare a written investigation with the following content: o Front Page o Index o Introduction o Objectives o Investigation o Conclusions o Annexes (At least 10 word glossary) o References (Bibliography) It is compulsory to present the written report the day of the oral presentation.

Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Basic Components
Objective: Activity: To know at least 20 different components in circuits. To identify 20 different components and describe the operation of at least 5 of them.

Description To make groups of 3 to 6 students. Each group will prepare a sample board / sample book with 15 different components Each group member will explain the operating mode of one of these components. The Students must prepare a written investigation with the following content: o Front Page o Index o Introduction o Objectives o Investigation o Conclusions o Annexes (At least 10 word glossary) o References (Bibliography) It is compulsory to present the written report the day of the oral presentation.

Physics and Math

Celestial Bodies Investigation
Objective: Activity: To know the entire life-cycle of a star. To research the life cycle of a star.

Description: To make groups of 3 to 6 students. Each group will research the different stages of a star life. Each group will explain this life cycle. The students will prepare an oral presentation pointing the most important features of each stage. The students must prepare a written investigation with the following content: o Front Page o Index o Introduction o Objectives o Investigation o Conclusions o Annexes (At least 10 word glossary) o References (Bibliography) It is compulsory to present the written report the day of the oral presentation.