IDENTIFYING DATA 2013_14
Subject (*) EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Code 20705209
Study programme
Nanoscience, Materials and Processes: Chemical Technology at the Frontier
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Optional Only annual
Language
Anglès
Department Chemical Engineering
Coordinator
FERNÁNDEZ SABATER, ALBERTO
E-mail alberto.fernandez@urv.cat
Lecturers
FERNÁNDEZ SABATER, ALBERTO
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General description and relevant information L'objectiu principal d'aquesta assignatura és aprendre a dissenyar experiments on es modifiquen els valors d'algunes variables d'entrada d'un sistema de manera que es pugui identificar les causes dels canvis en la resposta de sortida.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A4 A1.4. Conceiving, designing, constructing, reformulating and maintaining equipment, applications and efficient designs for experimental and numerical simulation studies in chemical technology.
 A5 A1.5. Formulate, develop and apply materials, products and mechanisms that use nanostructures.
 A6 A1.6. Analyse, identify and evaluate the data obtained from experiments and databases in the field of nanoscience, materials and chemical technology.
 A8 A2.2. Critically evaluating the results of research in the field of nanotechnology, materials and products and process design.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B9 B1.1. Communicating and discussing proposals and conclusions in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums in a clear and unambiguous manner.
 B14 B3.1. Collaborative teamwork, with responsibility shared among multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural teams.
 B15 B4.1. Continuously learning.
 B16 B4.2 Learning autonomously and by using initiative.
 B17 B5.1. Working autonomously whilst remaining responsible and using initiative, in a research and innovative context.
 B18 B5.2. Solving complex problems in new environments and in innovative and multidisciplinary contexts.
 B19 B5.3. Applying critical, logical and creative thought in a research and innovative context.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
 C1 Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English
 C2 Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies
 C3 Be able to manage information and knowledge
 C5 Be committed to ethics and social responsibility as citizens and professionals

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A4 A1.4 Plan the statistical design of experiments.
 A5 A1.5 Can develop and apply materials, products and devices that contain nanostructures.
 A6 A1.6 Can analyse, identify and assess data obtained in experiments and from databases in the field of nanoscience and nanoengineering.
 A8 A2.2 Use quality improvement techniques in the laboratory: experimental design, response surfaces.
A2.2 Use quality improvement techniques for inspecting the finished product: control on delivery.
A2.2 Can use tools to apply statistical inference techniques to data obtained from research projects.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B9 B1.1 Can intervene effectively and transmit relevant information.
B1.1 Plan their communication: generate ideas, seek information, select and order information, make schemes, decide on the audience and the aims of the communication, etc.
B1.1 Prepare and deliver structured presentations, complying with the requirements.
B1.1 Draft documents with the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy, and register, and can illustrate concepts using the correct conventions: format, headings, footnotes, captions, etc.
B1.1 Use language that is appropriate to the situation.
B1.1 Are aware of the strategies that can be used in oral presentations (audiovisual support, eye contact, voice, gesture, timing, etc.).
 B14 B3.1 Accept and comply with the rules of the group.
B3.1 Take active part in planning the team’s work, distributing tasks and respecting deadlines.
B3.1 Contribute to the positive management of any differences, disagreements and conflicts that arise in the team.
B3.1 Make their personal contribution in the time expected and with the resources available.
B3.1 Take active part and share information, knowledge and experiences.
B3.1 Take into account the points of view of others and give constructive feedback.
 B15 B4.1 Autonomously adopt the appropriate learning strategies in every situation.
B4.1 Set their own learning objectives.
 B16 B4.2 Ask the appropriate questions for solving doubts or open questions, and search for information with criteria.
B4.2 Select a procedure from among the possibilities suggested by the lecturer.
 B17 B5.1 Analyse their own limitations and potential for undertaking a particular task.
B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time required to carry out a task from the basis of a general plan.
B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time.
B5.1 Reflect on their learning process and learning needs.
 B18 B5.2 Direct the decision-making process in a participative manner.
B5.2 Can draw up strategies for solving problems.
B5.2 Can get support from others to guarantee the success of their decisions.
B5.2 Can provide alternative solutions to the same problem and assess possible risks and advantages.
B5.2 Select the information required to solve problems using objective criteria.
 B19 B5.3 Follow a logical method for identifying the causes of a problem.
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C1 Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion.
Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects.
Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff.
Understand routine information and articles.
Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area.
Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters.
 C2 Understand basic computer hardware.
Understand the operating system as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool.
Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.
Use software for on-line communication: interactive tools (web, moodle, blogs, etc.), e-mail, forums, chat rooms, video conferences, collaborative work tools, etc.
 C3 Locate and access information effectively and efficiently.
Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values.
Have a full understanding of the economic, legal, social and ethical implications of accessing and using information.
Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process.
 C5 Respect fundamental rights and equality between men and women.
Be respectful of and promote human rights and the principles of universal accessibility, equal opportunities, non-discrimination and universal accessibility for th ose with special educational needs.
Be respectful of the values of a culture of peace and democracy.

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Introducció Introducció al disseny d'experiments.
Inferència estadística Estimació puntual i mitjançant intervals de confiança.
Contrast d'hipòtesis.
Anàlisi de la variança.
Disseny factorial Introducció al disseny factorial complet.
Introducció al disseny factorial fraccionat.
Superfícies de resposta Disseny de superfícies de resposta.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
2 4 6
Lecture
A4
A5
A6
A8
B9
B14
B15
B16
B17
B18
B19
C1
C2
C3
C5
12 24 36
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms
A4
A5
A6
A8
B9
B14
B15
B16
B17
B18
B19
C1
C2
C3
C5
10 10 20
Assignments
A4
A5
A6
A8
B9
B14
B15
B16
B17
B18
B19
C1
C2
C3
C5
5 5 10
Personal tuition
1 2 3
 
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Activitats encaminades a prendre contacte i a recollir informació dels estudiants i presentació de l’assignatura.
Lecture Exposició dels continguts de l'assignatura.
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms Es demana als estudiants que facin i lliurin pràctiques, realitzades amb ordinador, relacionades amb els continguts que s'estan treballant en cada moment.
Assignments Els estudiants han de realitzar treballs pràctics en què s'ha de demostrar l'adquisició dels continguts desenvolupats durant l'última part del temari.
Personal tuition Temps que cada professor té reservat per atendre i resoldre dubtes als estudiants.

Personalized attention
Description
Els alumnes poden tenir atenció personalitzada sobre qualsevol aspecte del curs, durant les hores d'atenció als estudiants, presencialment en el despatx 223, per telèfon al 977 55 85 49, o mitjançant l'adreça de correu electrònic alberto.fernandez@urv.cat.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms
A4
A5
A6
A8
B9
B14
B15
B16
B17
B18
B19
C1
C2
C3
C5
Els estudiants han de lliurar problemes a realitzar durant les hores de pràctiques. Aquesta tasca s'avalua mitjançant els problemes lliurats. 50%
Assignments
A4
A5
A6
A8
B9
B14
B15
B16
B17
B18
B19
C1
C2
C3
C5
S'avaluaran els informes escrits per a cadascun dels treballs a realitzar. 50%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

Els criteris d'avaluació de la segona convocatòria són iguals que els de la primera convocatòria.


Sources of information

Basic Hicks, C.R.; Turner, K.V., Fundamental concepts in the design of experiments, , Oxford University Press
Montgomery, D.C., Design and analysis of experiments, , Wiley

Complementary Myers, R.H.; Montgomery, D.C.; Anderson-Cook, C.M., Response surface methodology: process and product optimization using designed experiments, , Wiley

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