Course Description
This capstone design course is the second in a two-semester sequence that is project-based and focused on concept selection, development, prototyping, and testing. The projects are designed to provide students with a major design experience in mechanical engineering prior to graduation.
Athena Title
Capstone Design II
Prerequisite
MCHE 4910
Pre or Corequisite
None
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: • Produce design products that meet important performance requirements while satisfying relevant societal and professional constraints. • Make design decisions based on product design requirements, product life-cycle considerations, life-cycle cost, resource availability, and associated risks. • Demonstrate effective use of contemporary tools for engineering and business analysis, fabrication, testing, and design communication. • Test and defend performance of a design or design product with respect to the design requirements. • Use formal and informal communications with team, advisor, and clients to document and facilitate progress and to enhance impact of design products. This includes a written report, a poster, and an oral presentation. • Assess and pursue personal professional growth in concert with project requirements and personal career goals. • Understand the interaction of the mechanical engineer with other disciplines in the design process.
Topical Outline
1. Project management a. Update and follow project management plan b. Allocate resources and budget c. Write progress reports (to industry and academic mentors) d. Monitor progress compared to initial project timeline 2. Design project a. Systems integration and assembly b. Prototyping and testing c. Application d. Failure analysis of the project e. Design, construction, and operation of a piece of hardware or prototype 3. Deliver design reviews (written and oral) a. To industry mentors b. To academic mentors and peers
Syllabus