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Olfactory Conditioning Apparatus for Fruit Flies Week 13 – May 1 to May 7, 2009 Team Members: Rob Bjerregaard – Team Leader Graham Bousley – Communicator Chuck Donaldson – BSAC Scott Carpenter – BWIG Client: Jerry Yin Phone: (608) 262-5014 Email: [email protected] Advisor: Paul Thompson Phone: (608) 628-8816 Email: [email protected] Problem Statement: The aim of this project is to improve or completely re-design a device that is currently used to test fruit flies’ olfactory sense, memory, and ability to learn. The current device is producing some inaccurate results because the fruit flies experience changes in air pressure and airflow. Airflow and pressure change need to be kept at a minimum while odors are introduced and cleared from the device. Restatement of Last Week’s Goals: The team’s goals from last week were to present the device and to write the final paper. Summary of Accomplishments: • Presented the device • Completed the final paper Team Goals: • Deliver device to the client • Final meeting with clientActivities: Total Hours: Rob 5.5.2009 Final Paper: writing and revising 2.5 hrs 2.5 hrs 49#hrs#Graham 5.4.2009 Final Paper: writing 1.5 hrs 1.5 hrs 44#hrs#Chuck 5.4.2009 Final Paper: writing 1.5 hrs 1.5 hrs 43#hrs#5.4.2009 Final Paper: writing 1.5 hrs Scott 5.6.2009 Final Paper: revising 1 hr 2.5 hrs 55#hrs# Project Timeline: February March April Tasks 4 11 18 25 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 Project research Brainstorming PDS Prototype design Prototype building Actual device design Ordering Expected shipping Device manufacturing Testing Re-designing Re-testing Presentation Progress report Website Expenses: Tubing and connections cost $320.33, the new center piece costs $335, and the two pumps (including shipping) cost $219.96, for a grand total of


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