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Experiential Learning Project Course

APSC 110
Closed
The University of British Columbia (UBC)
The University of British Columbia (UBC)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sarah Nhan
Engineering Co-op Coordinator
1
Timeline
  • July 6, 2020
    Experience start
  • July 11, 2020
    First meeting with Project Mentor
  • July 17, 2020
    Group check-in #1
  • July 21, 2020
    Project Plan
  • August 8, 2020
    Group check-in #2
  • August 24, 2020
    Submit Deliverable
  • September 1, 2020
    Experience end
Experience
20/10 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any
Any industries
Categories
Data analysis Product or service launch
Skills
writing interpersonal skills communication data analysis research
Student goals and capabilities

Supervised, technical work integrated learning experience in a public or private organization for up to 8-weeks from July 6 to August 31. Restricted to undergraduate students meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education Program. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, student placements will only occur virtually.

Students
Undergraduate
Any level
80 students
Project
100 hours per student
Students self-assign
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the project. The student team should complete about 300 to 400 hours (approximately 100 hours per student) for your organization by the end of August.


Project timeline
  • July 6, 2020
    Experience start
  • July 11, 2020
    First meeting with Project Mentor
  • July 17, 2020
    Group check-in #1
  • July 21, 2020
    Project Plan
  • August 8, 2020
    Group check-in #2
  • August 24, 2020
    Submit Deliverable
  • September 1, 2020
    Experience end
Project Examples

Students can complete a substantial project for your organization over the placement period. We suggest providing one centralized main project, if there are other duties and/or experiences the organization can provide to students as well, that is encouraged.

Project examples that students can complete may include, but are not limited to:

Civil, Environmental, & Geological

- Analysis and design of retaining wall, foundations, and or slope stability mitigation

- Environmental Impact Assessment report using existing site data

- Evaluation of quantities and preparation of cost estimate for construction

- Structural design for a proposed building

- Hydrological analysis and hydraulic modeling of a river reach

Mechanical

- Design of a bike stabilization apparatus

- Design of a solar-powered water heater

- Research and development on the use of geothermal energy for greenhouse heating

Electrical

- Design and drafting of an electrical system for a new building

- Research and development on electrical hardware

- Power distribution assessment and recommendations for improvement

Computer

- Creation of an app or game for smartphone

- Development or overhaul of a website

- Development of a program or database

Mining

- Review haul truck data to provide recommendations to increase hauling efficiency

- Ore reserve estimation

- Preparation of mining activity report

Chemical & Biological

- Development of computational models for various elements of fuel cell design and performance

- Water or air quality filtration design

Interdisciplinary

- Technical procedural manual for a process or machine

- Design of prototype electric skateboard or bike

- Design of a building hydrovac system

- Analysis of a large data set to find insightful trends, draw conclusions and provide recommendations

- Development

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick video meeting or phone call with the instructor (if necessary) to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.

Provide feedback on students performance where necessary

Provide technical project to student(s) that is appropriate for 2nd-3rd year Engineering students

Provide a dedicated contact who is available to act as project lead, meet with the students remotely, answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.