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
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will produce design products that meet important performance requirements while satisfying relevant societal and professional constraints.
Students will make design decisions based on product design requirements, product life-cycle considerations, life-cycle cost, resource availability, and associated risks.
Students will demonstrate effective use of contemporary tools for engineering and business analysis, fabrication, testing, and design communication.
Students will test and defend performance of a design or design product with respect to the design requirements.
Students will 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.
Students will assess and pursue personal professional growth in concert with project requirements and personal career goals.
Students will 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
Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
