ENGR 415: Engineering Technology Capstone Project

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Class Program

Engineering BAS

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092687

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Students can choose projects in electronics, renewable energy systems, wireless/data communications and automation/robotics. Typical project activities include the research and design phase, the execution phase, and the project report phase. A written report and oral presentation are required.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Apply the engineering design process to a real-world project provided by an industrial sponsor

Preform appropriate background research and document requirements, specifications and other such information needed for the capstone project

Utilize industry-standard project management methodology and tools such as task lists, Gantt charts, critical path methods, electronic communication methodologies, to meet deadlines and enable timely completion of project tasks

Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and interactively with all stakeholders to complete a sponsored design project.

Core Topics

Defining a technology related issue or problem to be solved.
Collecting background information about the issue, from academic and professional publications, the Internet, library and other resources.
Identifying approaches to take in solving the issue.
Ranking a set of solutions
Identifying the most appropriate solution and implementing the solution to resolve the issue.
Methods of disseminating the information about the project to all stakeholders.