P00 - Parallel Thinking
Due Date: Tuesday 02/13/2024 @ 11:59 PM
Project Materials: [attachment]
Late Policy
- Projects submitted late will incur a deduction of 10% per day, including weekends and university holidays, from the maximum possible score. Submissions beyond three days late will result in a score of 0. Each missing assignment will initially reduce your grade by 50 points [reflected as -50 points in Blackboard]. However, to mitigate this penalty, late submissions can be turned in for a grade of zero until the Monday of the final week of the semester, effectively removing the negative points.
Tales of the Space Age: LEGO Parallel Building Project
Project Overview
This project explores the principles of parallel thinking through a hands-on group activity using the Tales of the Space Age LEGO set. Each team, consisting of a minimum of four members, will devise and execute a parallel building strategy to construct the set.
Objectives
- Understand and apply the concepts of parallel thinking.
- Develop a strategy to parallelize the LEGO building process.
- Collaborate effectively within a team.
- Document the strategy and reflect on its efficiency.
Assignment Instructions
- The instructor will form a team of at least four members.
- As a team, discuss and document a parallel building strategy.
- Build the “Tales of the Space Age” LEGO set using your strategy and time in the construction process.
- Prepare a report documenting your strategy, the building process, challenges faced, and the total time taken for construction.
Submission Requirements
- Each team member is to complete and submit the project form. The form includes:
- A reflection on the team’s experience, including any challenges and how they were addressed.
- Time taken by each team member.
- Total time taken for the construction.
Grading Criteria
The project is worth 100 points for both graduate and undergraduate students. Points will be assigned based on completing the project, accuracy of results, and thoughtfulness of the writeup. PDF form is to be uploaded here.