Introdução ao Projeto

Basic sciences, technologies in the field of mechanics, electromechanics and electrotechnics and also a high level of knowledge of Engines and Vehicle Systems and Components.

In the first class, the professors involved in teaching the course’s syllabus are presented.
In the second class, work groups are defined, projects are selected/assigned, and the actions to be developed are planned.
In subsequent classes, the project phases are implemented, with the groups carrying out the design, development, and, in some cases, the physical execution of the project.
Students receive tutorial guidance from all professors involved in teaching, and each work group is assigned a single professor responsible for its project.
Classes take place in project rooms, classrooms, and/or laboratories dedicated to automotive technology.

Understand the conceptual and methodological aspects of project development;
Structure and apply the knowledge acquired throughout the course;
Stimulate analytical skills, critical thinking, and organizational, communication, and teamwork skills;
Develop and present innovative technological solutions within the scope of automotive technology and management;
Utilize appropriate methodologies and computer programs for project development and development;
Foster an entrepreneurial spirit related to automotive technology and management;
Whenever possible, project work may be carried out in collaboration with entities outside the school.

Identification, analysis, design, and development of solutions as a team, in a clear and objective manner, involving, in specific cases, the sizing of devices, mechanisms, equipment, or systems of an engine or vehicle.
Study of methodologies for maintenance, repair, workshop management, implementation of changes, or creation of valuable alternatives for companies.
Acquisition of skills in developing group work, the ability to interact among group members, and the ability to present and discuss projects.
Collection, selection, and analysis of relevant information to support the recommended solutions and the judgments made.
Integration of technological innovations in the field of automotive technology and management.
Project planning and management, identifying the resources necessary for its completion, supported by the following:
• Design concepts and project management;
• Legislation, standards, regulations, building codes, and technical-scientific documentation supporting the project;
• Research, compilation, and processing of collected information;
• Time and resource management;
• Analysis of a project in its various aspects, namely technological and economic;
Preparation of the project report.

The project will be developed in groups of 1 or 2 students, depending on its size and complexity.
The final project will be prepared and submitted to the Jury in Word format, using Times New Roman font, size 12, and at least 25 pages long. The project will be written in Portuguese, with descriptive text, not including the cover, index, and bibliographical references. It will include a chapter on equipment maintenance related to the project's typology, written in both Portuguese and English. Blank spaces and spaces occupied by figures, as well as the portion of the chapter written in English, are not included in the 25-page count. The bibliography must mention at least 3 books or scientific articles published in journals.
Project progress is monitored through prior review of the preliminary project, which students submit to the course coordinator in digital format using Word. This preliminary project will be discussed orally, using PowerPoint as a presentation tool, in front of two to three faculty members involved in teaching the course, by November 14, 2025.
The final project must be submitted by the start date of the first-semester exam appeal period, and the presentation/discussion will be written in PowerPoint format, with at least 20 slides.
The course evaluation is based on:
a) The Jury's review of the final report.
b) The project's oral presentation and discussion, in public, before a panel of two to three faculty members involved in teaching, chaired by the course coordinator. This evaluation will take place by the end of the first-semester exam appeal period.
Student presentations should not exceed 25 minutes, and the total final time of the project evaluation should not exceed 60 minutes.
Only one presentation/discussion may be given per group. Failure by one or more group members to attend the presentation/discussion without an emailed justification within two business days of the scheduled evaluation date and with the submission of original supporting documents the following day will result in failure of the student. The justification may not be accepted by the Jury President.
The final grade, on a scale of 0 to 20 points, is the result of a vote among the Jury members and corresponds to the proposed grade with the highest number of votes. In the event of a tie, the Jury President will have the deciding vote.
The final grade for students in groups is individual, based on their performance in the presentation and discussion.
The project must be completed primarily during class and continued during non-contact hours.
Submission of the report after the initial deadline (after the first semester appeal period has begun) will result in a 10% penalty. Submitting the report after the appeal period ends will result in the student failing the exam.
Within 24 hours of the assessment, each group will submit a printed copy of the report to the Jury President, as well as a CD/DVD/USB flash drive/cloud drive containing the report and the project presentation in digital format for archiving.

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