SEMINAR AND PROJECT INITIATION COURSE
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Semester : Fifth
Course Title : SEMINAR AND PROJECT INITIATION COURSE
Course Code : 315003
I. RATIONALE
Most of the diploma graduates lack the confidence and fluency while presenting papers or interacting verbally
with a large gathering. Seminar presentation boosts the confidence of the students and prepares them precise
interviews and group discussions. The course on seminar is to enhance student’s ability in the art of academic
also helps broaden the minds of the participants. Through this course on Seminar, students will develop new id
subject /themes of emerging technologies and services of their area of studies. Project initiation enhances p
establishes measurable objectives and interaction skills.
II. INDUSTRY / EMPLOYER EXPECTED OUTCOME
The aim of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified competency through vario
experiences: Present a seminar on the selected theme/area of study effectively and confidently to the specific aud
Plan innovative solutions independently or collaboratively to the identified problem statement.
III. COURSE LEVEL LEARNING OUTCOMES (COS)
Students will be able to achieve & demonstrate the following COs on completion of course based learning
CO1 - Identify topics of seminar presenting to the large gathering at the institute/conference.
CO2 - Collect relevant and updated research-based data and information to prepare a paper of seminar prese
CO3 - Apply presentation skills.
CO4 - Create conducive environment for learning and discussion through seminar presentation.
CO5 - Identify a problem statement and establish the action plan for the successful completion of the project.
IV. TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESSMENT SCHEME
Learning Scheme Assessme
Actual Contact
B
Hrs./Week Theory
Course Course
Course Title Abbr Credits Paper
Code Category/s SLH NLH
Duration FA- SA-
CL TL LL Total
TH TH
Max Max Max Min M
SEMINAR AND PROJECT INITIATION
315003 SPI AEC - - 1 2 3 1 - - - - -
COURSE
V. General guidelines for SEMINAR and Project Initiation
The seminar must be related to emerging trends in engineering / technology programme or may be inter/ mu
industry expected outcomes of the programme.
The individual students have different aptitudes and strengths. Therefore, SEMINAR should match the streng
purpose, students shall be asked to select the TITLE (Theme)of SEMINAR they would like to prepare and pres
Seminar titles are to be finalized in consultation with the faculty mentor.
Seminar must involve logic development of applications of various technologies/ processes applicable in ind
Seminar must be assigned to the single student. However, support of other students may be sorted while pre
Students are required to prepare using relevant software tools, write ups for presentation
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Students shall submit One Hard copy and one Soft copy each of the presentation and may be encouraged to k
presentation made during the seminar.
Batch of 3-4 students shall be formed for project initiation.
Projects give a platform for the students to showcase an attitude of inquiry to identify the problem statemen
Students shall Identify the information suggesting the cause of the problem and possible solutions
Students shall study and assess the feasibility of different solutions and the financial implications.
Students should collect relevant data from different sources (books/internet/market/suppliers/experts throug
Students shall prepare required drawings/ designs and detailed plan for the successful execution of the work
Students may visit the organisation pertaining to the problem statement as part of initial study.
VI.Guidelines for Seminar preparation and presentation :
Once the title/topic of a seminar has been finalized and allotted to the student, the teacher’s role is important
motivator, to promote learning and sustain the interest of the students.
Following should be kept in mind while preparing and presenting the seminar:
Seminar Orientation cum -briefing: the seminar topics/themes should be innovative, novel and relevant t
programme, and also aligned to the expectations of industry.
Seminar Literature survey: Information search and data collection: the information and data should be au
to the curriculum of the programme.
Seminar Preparation, and presentation: The seminar shall be present with suitable software tools and sup
presentation of seminar should not be more than 20 minutes including Q-A session.
The following guidelines may be followed for Project Initiation
Establishing project scope: Determine the boundaries of the project.
Defining project objectives: Set clear and measurable objectives that align with the project’s purpose.
Stakeholder identification and analysis: Perform an exercise in identifying all stakeholders involved in th
needs and expectations.
Team Formation: Carefully build a team with the necessary skills and expertise to execute the project succe
Documentation. Create a project planner showcasing the action plan, define the project’s scope, outline the
of the project. The document has to be made available to all stakeholders
VII. Criteria of Assessment /Evaluation of Seminar
A. Formative Assessment (FA) criteria
The assessment of the students in the fifth semester Progressive Assessment (PA) for 50 marks is to be done b
A. Suggestive RUBRICS for assessment
Sr. No. Criteria
1 Selection Topic/Theme of seminar
2 Literature review and data presentation
3 Quality of Preparation and innovativeness
4 Q-A handling
5 Time Management
6 Seminar Presentation report
Rubrics for assessment of Project Initiation
Sr. No. Criteria
1 Selection of Theme of Problem Statement and its innovativeness
2 Stages of development of Action plan
3 Prototyping
The total marks as per above out of 50, shall be converted in proportion of 25 marks.
B. Summative Assessment criteria/
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The summative assessment of the students in the fifth semester End-Semester-
Examination (ESE) for 50 marks is to be done based on following criteria.
This assessment shall be done by the Faculty.
Suggestive RUBRICS may be developed by the faculty
Sr. No. Criteria
1 Quality of information/Knowledge presented in SEMINAR
2 Creativity, Innovation in SEMINAR presentation
3 Response to the question during seminar presentation
4 Establishment of Innovative Problem Statement and its presentation
5 Objectives of the project and action plan
The total obtained marks shall be converted in proportion of 25 marks.
VIII. Suggestive CO-PO Mapping
Programme Outcomes (POs)
PO-5
Course PO-1
Outcomes PO-3 Engineering
PO-2 PO-4 PO-6
Basic and
(COs) Practices for
Discipline Design/
Problem Engineering Society, Project
Development of
Analysis Tools Management
Specific Solutions
Sustainability and
Knowledge
Environment
CO-1 3 1 0 - 2 2
CO-2 2 2 - 2 1
CO-3 3 1 1 2 1 2
CO-4 2 0 0 2 1 2
CO-5 3 3 3 2 2 3
VIII.Typographical instructions/guidelines for seminar preparation & presentation
The seminar PPT shall be computer typed (English- British)
Text Font -Times New Roman (TNR), Size-12 point
Subsection heading TNR- 12 point bold normal
Section heading TNR- 12 capital bold
Chapter Name/ Topic Name – TNR- 14 Capital
All text should be justified. (Settings in the Paragraph)
Different colors text/diagrams /tables may used
The name of the candidate, diploma (department), year of submission,name of the institute shall be prin
IX.Seminar and Project Initiation Report
On completion and presentation of Seminar, every student will submit a brief report which should contain th
Cover Page (as per annexure 1)
Title page (as per annexure 2)
Certificate by the Guide (as per annexure 3)
Acknowledgment (The candidate may thank all those who helped in the execution of the project).
Abstract of Paper presented in the seminar (It should be in one page and include the purpose of the sem
Index
List of Figures
Introduction
Literature Review
Information/Chapters related to Seminar topic
Advantages and Disadvantages
Conclusion
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Project Initiation : a) Description of problem statement. b) Scope and objectives. c) State holder d) Platfor
identification.
Bibliography
References
NOTE: Seminar report must contain only relevant – technology or platform or OS or tools used and shall not
Details of Softcopy to be submitted:
The soft copy of seminar presentation is required to be provided on the back cover of the seminar report in c
include the following folders and contents:
1.Presentation (should include a PPT about project in not more than 15 slides)
2.Documentation (should include a word file of the project report)
NOTE: Soft copy must be checked for any harmful viruses before submission.
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X. Sample Formats
1) Cover Page - Annexure-I
2) Index - Annexure-II
3) Assessment - Annexure-III
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Annexure - I
MSBTE SEMINAR Report
LOGO
“SEMINAR Title_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _”
as a partial fulfilment of requirement of the
THIRD YEAR DIPLOMA IN
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Submitted by
Name of Student Enrollment Number
FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 20___20___
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(H.O.D) (Principal)
(Internal Guide) (External Examiner)
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Annexure - II
Institute Name
(An Affiliated Institute of Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education)
Table of Contents
Title Page i
Certificate of the Guide ii
Acknowledgement iii
Index iv
Abstract v
List of Figures vi
List of Tables (optional) vii
INDEX
Sr. No. Chapter Page No.
1. Chapter–1 Introduction (background of the seminar) 1
2. Chapter–2 Literature review for the seminar topic/theme 5
3. Chapter–3 -
- -
- Seminar Report
- Bibliography
- Referances
*Students can add/remove/edit chapter names as per the discussion with their guide
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Annexure - III
Format for SEMINAR and PROJECT INITIATION Assessment /Evaluation
Formative Assessment
CRITERIA AND WEIGHTAGE
7
8
2 Literature 3. Quality of 4 Selection of
1 Selection 6. Seminar Theme of Stages
review and Preparation 5 Time
Enrollment Topic/Theme data and Q-A Management
Presentation Problem develo
No of seminar report
presentation innovativeness handling Statement and of Acti
(5) its plan
(5) (5) (10)
(5) (5) innovativeness
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(5)
SummativeAssessment
CRITERIA AND WEIGHTAGE
4
2 3. Response to 5
1.
the question Establishment of
Creativity, Objectives
Quality of during Innovative
Innovation in of the
Enrollment No information/Knowledge seminar Problem
SEMINAR project and
presented in SEMINAR presentation Statement and
presentation action plan
its presentation
10 10
10 10
10
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Sign:
Sign: Name: ---------------------
Name: ------------------ (Program Head )
(Course Expert/s) (Information
Technology)
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