Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning (1BPRJ258)

Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning 

Semester 1/2

Course Code 1BPRJ258 

CIE Marks 50

Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P: S) 0:0:2 

SEE Marks 50

Total Hours of Pedagogy 2 

Total Marks 100

Credits 1 Exam Hours

Week - 1, 2 & 3: Introduction, Orientation, Team Formation and Literature Survey

Week -1&2: Introduction to project-based learning & interdisciplinarity. Motivational talk / case

studies of successful student projects. Ice-breaking and team-building activities. Formation of

groups (4–6 students). Selection of broad theme areas. Brainstorming techniques {mind mapping,

5W1H (what, who, when, where, why, and how) SCAMPER}. Identifying problems. Discuss

feasibility & Interdisciplinarity. Mentor approval of project problem.

Week-3: How to search for prior work (journals, patents, research project, case studies).

Understanding user needs. Role of each engineering branch in solving the problem.

Deliverables - Team list + chosen theme area and Literature survey report.

Week- 4, 5 and 6: Problem Statement, Multiple Solution Ideas and Selection of Best IDEA

Week-4&5: Refining the problem statement. Identifying constraints and scope. Framing objectives

& expected outcomes. Generating multiple solution ideas. Discussing feasibility (technical,

economic, social). Team roles assigned (design, research, coding, documentation, testing).

Week-6: Criteria-based selection of best idea (decision matrix). Rough sketches, block diagrams,

flowcharts. Resource planning (materials, software, tools).

Deliverables - Finalized Problem definition with objectives, List of solution concepts

(sketches/flowcharts) and Design document (diagrams, flow)

Week -7, 8 and 9: Selection of Best IDEA and Prototyping

Week-7: Work breakdown structure (task division). Timeline for development. Safety & ethical

considerations.

Week-8&9: Development of subsystems/modules, Application of classroom knowledge

(electrical circuits, coding, mechanics, CAD, etc.), Peer & mentor review sessions.

Deliverables - Prototype development plan, Subsystem demos (partial working models).

Week 9, 10,11&12: Prototyping stage 2 using Atal Idea Lab/Makers Space

Week-9&10: Integration of subsystems. Debugging & troubleshooting. Improvement based on

test results.

Week-11&12: Testing against objectives & user requirements. Experimentation results (tables,

graphs). Analysing failures/limitations.

Deliverables – Prototype/working model, Testing Results, Limitations/challenges

Week 13 & 14: Refinement & Pre-Final Review

Week-13&14: Refining prototype for efficiency, cost, sustainability. Internal review & peer

feedback. Preparing visuals for final presentation (posters, PPT, demo video).

Deliverables – Final Results of Experimentation or Testing & Working/ Prototype Model

Week 15 &16: Final Demo and Social Pitch

Project pitching to jury - Presentation of the project with impact with assessment, prototype, and

sustainability plan