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CEGR 492 · Project Management

Project Planner

Field survey: the horizontal and vertical control every alignment and grade later depends on.

Week 12 of 12

Final Proposal Submission and Defense

Professionally presenting and defending the proposed engineering project.

Nov 16Nov 22 · deliverables due Nov 22 · est. 10 hrs

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Instructor note: Practice the first 90 seconds until it is automatic. That is where committees form their impression.

Learning objectives

  • Present technical material clearly
  • Explain the engineering problem
  • Defend methodology
  • Discuss assumptions and limitations
  • Respond to technical questions
  • Communicate professional significance

Lecture topics

  • Presentation structure
  • Slide design
  • Technical storytelling
  • Proposal defense
  • Question handling
  • Professional communication
  • Presentation timing
  • Visual quality and team transitions
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