COURSE Project (20%)

2022-2023

Introduction to Engineering Optics

EE 412
Semester: Fall 2022
 Table of Contents
I. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3
II. Project Description ......................................................................................................... 4
III. ABET Learning Outcome ............................................................................................... 5
IV. Project Management & Deliverables .............................................................................. 5
V. Turnitin ........................................................................................................................... 7
VI. APA Style....................................................................................................................... 7
VII. Academic Honesty and Integrity Assurance ................................................................... 7
VIII. Copyrights...................................................................................................................... 8
IX. Project and team-based work......................................................................................... 8
X. Marking Scheme ............................................................................................................ 8
XI. Student Assessment Rubric ......................................................................................... 10

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I. Introduction

Projects for electrical engineering students give an edge over the race of recruitment to work hard to
ensure a good career. In spite of employment practices in recent times, students are progressively
taking up projects to pad up their skill-set. Engineering projects help students to learn and acquire
practical knowledge. Despite of theory concept they acquire, various industries also need to know their
capacity to complete projects using their specific initiatives. Thus, we recommend students to realize
engineering projects in their four years of engineering and try to present as many white papers as
possible. Students who give importance to their course projects are expected to learn how to:
 Work in teams including multidisciplinary teams
 Build a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in the course work
 Build a major design experience incorporates appropriate engineering standards and multiple
realistic constraints
 Apply both analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process, resulting in designs
that meet the desired needs
In the design process, both creativity and criticism are essential. The followings are the seven steps that
students should consider while designing their projects:
 Recognition of the need and identifying opportunities: Every project begins with recognition
that needs improvement. These needs may be obvious or hidden to be revealed by
investigation, surveys or research.
 Definition of the design problem: It is a major task requires gathering information about the
problem.
 Definition of the design criteria and constraints: While the problem is being defined, the design
criteria and constraints must be defined
a. Design criteria are performance standards to be met by the design
b. Design constraints are limitations placed on the designer, the final design or manufacturing
process. Examples of possible constraints include accessibility, aesthetics, codes,
constructability, cost, ergonomics, extensibility, functionality, interoperability, legal
considerations, maintainability, manufacturability, marketability, policy, regulations,
schedule, standards, sustainability, or usability.
c. Risk analysis
 The design loop: design is a repetitive process of:
a. Synthesis (Brainstorming - Generating new ideas)
b. Analysis (Breaking ideas – find expected results)
c. Decision-making (Deciding the best alternative)
 Optimization: Design team must ask themselves if it is the optimum design. Optimum is the
best design that can be achieved at reasonable cost. The proposed design is judged against the
design criteria
 Evaluation: Design team should hold a design review to approve drawings and specifications
before they are released. If an optimum design cannot be achieved, the design team might
revise the problem definition, the design criteria or the constraints in order to achieve the
optimal solution or prototype.

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II. Project Description

Optics and optical systems are involved in many aspects of our lives. In EE412, we discussed
some of the fundamental theories that describe light and its interactions with the surrounding
world. Throughout this course, we introduced some applications in optical sciences and
engineering that we use in our daily lives. In this project, you will be asked to further
investigate some of those applications through scientific publications, reference articles, and
books. You are required to apply the knowledge you obtained in EE412 and link it to the
selected topic.
In this project, you will choose a specific photonic/optical structure or phenomenon. Your task
is to study it and make your research about it in order to understand the theoretical
background and related equations and physics of the chosen topic. During this project, you will
learn how to navigate through research articles and summarize their content in an oral
presentation as well as a technical report. At the end of the semester, you will be sharing your
acquired knowledge with your classmates.

Your task as a group will be to work as a team in order to gather required data from scientific
journals and conference papers by using AUM library resources and document your findings.
You will be working in groups of two to three members. You will be graded based on your group
contribution, teamwork, and your individual contribution. Hence, it is possible for different
students within the same group to get different grades.

You are required to use a minimum of six to nine (9) (3 per group member) research reference
articles that relate to your chosen topic. You may only use:

1. Technical Journal articles (minimum 3 articles)  (Publication date after 2017)

2. Conference Proceedings  (Publication date after 2018)
White papers are not accepted as references. All references should be properly cited in your
document following the provided template.
Your topic should be related to the material studied in EE412. You are free to choose your
topic of interest, but you will need to get it approved by your instructor before proceeding.
Two different groups maximum can select same topic. A list of suggested topics is provided
below:
1. Laser in vision (eye) treatment
2. Optical imaging in eye disease diagnosis
3. Laser eye surgery for refractive errors
4. Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
5. Laser eye surgery: Surface laser treatments
6. Artificial intelligence in laser refractive surgery

Your task is to research your chosen topic and summarize your research through a final report
that outline your learned knowledge. It is imperative that you show a clear understanding of
the physical phenomena and theories related to your chosen topic.

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III. ABET Learning Outcome

A student who successfully completes the project will have demonstrated:

a) An ability to analyze simple optical systems (dielectric slabs, thin lenses, reflectors). [1]
b) An ability to work within a team, gain new knowledge, draw conclusion and
communicate results through the offered course project. [3,5,7]
*SO [1]: an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying
principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
*[3] an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
*[5] an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership,
create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet
objectives
*[7] an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning
strategies

IV. Project Management & Deliverables

Each group will investigate one topic. Instructors will help students choosing ideas, and students should
prepare deliverable based upon the following table:

Due Date Task Learning

outcomes

Week 13 Deliverable 1: Project report a, b

- Students of each class need to form project groups (group 2 to 3

students).
*: see Sec. III
- Each group is expected to discuss and describe the chosen topic in
a full report.

- The student need to follow the template provided.

- A scientific report must be written and submitted. The report

should follow the provided template (IEEE formatting)

- The group is expected to provide an Introduction describing the

problem that you are try to solve in the project.

- As background research, the group is expected to summarize at

least 6 to 9 research reference articles that are strongly related to
the chosen topic (3 research reference articles per member).

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 - References should be also IEEE format.

- Students need to discuss some specific application examples,

equations, and physics of the optical systems and diffraction
patterns.

- Students need to discuss and explain theoretical aspect used to

demonstrate the solution

- Student need to provide a comparison table about the articles (3

to 5 ) having different criteria

- Students need to discuss the solution with graphical views and

analysis.

- In the conclusions, discuss the difficulties encountered, changes

you would like to make, and lessons learned from the project.

- The report should be precise with limited number of pages. The

total number of pages should not exceed 8 pages (with cover page)

Week 16 Deliverable: 2 Oral Presentation a, b

- The presentation duration is 5-10 minutes that is followed by 5

minutes of a discussion period.

- All presentations must be done using presentation software like MS

PowerPoint. An electronic copy of the presentation and report
must be submitted through Moodle (Turnitin) prior to the
presentation due date.

A rough structure of oral presentation is as follows:

o Introduction

o Background research

o Proposed solution

 Discussion about specific application

 Comparison table

 Analysis about the proposed solution

o Conclusion and Future Remarks

Please note that on each deliverable the exact contribution from each group member must be clarified
at the end or beginning of the deliverable.

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 V. Turnitin

Turnitin is a web-based solution that lets AUM faculty and AUM students check written work for
improper citation or misappropriated content. You may be assigned a username and a password to be
able to upload your assignments online, when and if requested. If you face any technical problem,
please contact IT at AUM.

VI. APA Style

AUM adopts the APA writing style for all its academic programs. AUM students need to use this style
for their assignments. The following web site is of value for students:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/. Students are also encouraged to visit the AUM
Writing Lab to receive help and guidance on all APA-related questions.

VII. Academic Honesty and Integrity Assurance

One of the signs that the course material has been properly understood is honesty when accomplishing
the assignments. Lack of academic integrity (e.g. plagiarism, copying another person’s work, the use of
unauthorized aids on examinations, cheating, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others) will
not be tolerated. Therefore, if students include ideas, sentences, or other material that are not theirs
in their work, they must properly quote the source(s). Students are encouraged to consult with the
instructor if they have any questions on the issues of academic integrity or technical formatting of the
references.
Upon suspicion and doubt of the authenticity of the work submitted, the Instructor has the right to ask
the student to verify her/his work. This can be done through, but not limited to, repeating the work, oral
examination or discussion, alternative or similar on spot class assignment, pop quiz, or any other action
deemed necessary. If the student fails to prove the authenticity of the work, then the Instructor will apply
the academic misconduct rules as mentioned in the AUM Student Handbook which may include awarding
the work a zero grade.
Students are expected and encouraged to be honest and to maintain the highest standards of academic
integrity in their academic work and assignments at the University. Any act of Academic Dishonesty
may result in severe consequences for violations range from zero grades given for the assignments,
failing the course, and suspension from the University. Students will refrain from any academic
dishonesty or misconduct including, but not limited to:
 Upon suspicion and doubt of the authenticity of the work submitted, the Instructor has the
right to ask the student to verify her/his work. This can be done through, but not limited to,
oral examination or discussion, or any other action deemed necessary. If the student fails to
prove the authenticity of the work, then the Instructor will apply the academic misconduct
rules as mentioned in the AUM Student Handbook
 A zero grade will be given to all students that share exactly the same results: You will also be
held responsible if someone else copies your work - unless you can demonstrate that you have
taken reasonable precautions against copying.
 Any violation of the AUM standards will be taken as a violation to AUM policy and can lead to
penalties. If you wonder whether a course of action violates this policy, simply ask in advance
and please refer to the undergraduate AUM Student Handbook.
For a detailed description of academic misconduct, please refer to the AUM Student Handbook.

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VIII. Copyrights

Students are expected to adhere to copyright practices, refer to the undergraduate AUM Student
Handbook.

IX. Project and team-based work

The Project component of the course, if exist, is essential to passing this course. The project shows
competency in understanding and applying the course objectives and achieving the learning outcomes.
The project should allow the student to investigate, apply, research, and practice real-life business
situations. It is expected that each student to fully and actively participate in the project as an effective
team member. A project document will be distributed later in the semester with details about the
project.
For all group related work, the entire team is responsible for the team outcome and the deliverables,
except for the specific parts of the project that may be graded individually depending on the project’s
requirement and as communicated in the project document.

X. Marking Scheme

The project is worth 20% of the total grade of your course; each deliverable is worth divided as per the
below. The grade will be based on every group’s work and report. The student will be evaluated based
on the below grading scheme:
Deliverable 1 10%
Deliverable 2 10%
Total 20%

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 Deliverable mark
Deliverable 1: Final Project Report (10%)

1- Abstract (10 %)
In your abstract, cover your whole report. The abstract should contain four
main parts:
a. What was done?
b. Why was it done?
c. How was it done?
d. What are the main results/findings?
2- Introduction: (5%)
a. Problem listed clearly and well described
b. Clarity of the objective of the project. I.e. what is it that they are trying
to fix, improve, solve, etc)
3- Literature review (20%)
a. Appropriate combination of references
b. well organized paragraph for the background research and Summary of
articles in a professional way
4- Proposed solution (20 %)
a. Discussion about specific application examples (5 %)
b. Discussion and explanation of the theoretical aspect used to
demonstrate the solution (10 %)
c. Analysis about the proposed solution (5 %)
5- Conclusion (10 %)
a. Discuss the difficulties encountered, changes you would like to make,
and lessons learned from the project (10 %)
6- Professional Format (35 %)
a. Appropriate of the references according to the description in the
project summary (25%)
b. Use the followed template with the content and IEEE format with the
correct reference (5 %)
c. Grammatical and sentence structural mistakes (5%)

Deliverable: 2 Oral Presentation (10 %)

1- Presentation Slides (30%) - Group

a. Clear presentation content
b. Clear results (figures, graphs…) and illustrations
c. Sequencing of ideas
d. Format and language used

2- Knowledge of subject (40%) – Individual

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 a. Open Discussion with presentation section where the instructor is
asking 3 to 5 questions per students about the submitted
report/presentation
b. Demonstrated full knowledge; answered all questions with elaboration
c. Clear answer
d. All points addressed.
e. All points relevant.
3- Presentation Skills (30%) - Individual

a. Excellent language skills, gestures, etc.

XI. Student Assessment Rubric

Bare pass mark C classification B classification A classification

Deliverables
(60%-69%) (70%-79%) (80%-87%) (>87%)
Final report  The report is succinct and  The report gives clear  The report gives clear  The report gives clear
to the point. The maximum details on all of the details on all of the details on all of the
Weighting 10% size of the report is met. components of components of components of
 The report includes only application. application. application.
brief analysis.  The report includes some  The report includes  The report includes
 Brief conclusion and analysis. detailed analysis. detailed analysis.
discussion.  The  The  The
 The writing of the report conclusion/discussion on conclusion/discussions on conclusion/discussions
includes some mistakes. the application partially the application are on the application are
relevant. relevant. relevant.
 The writing of the report  The writing of the report  The report is well
does not include does not include mistakes. structured and it does
mistakes. not include mistakes.
Oral presentation  The presentation covered  The presentation covered  The presentation covered  The presentation
Weighting 10% most of the topics in the all of the topics in the all of the topics in the final covered all of the
final report. final report. report. topics in the final
 The team Spoke clearly  Information is presented  Information is presented report.
and made only few in logical order. in logical order.  Information is
mistakes.  Some questioned are  All of the questions are presented in logical
 Only few questions are answered. answered. order.
answered.  The analysis are clearly
discussed and the
implemented method
is
 All of the questions are
answered.

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