The second course in a two-semester sequence that is project-
based and focused on concept prototyping and testing as part of
an iterative design approach developed in the previous course.
Athena Title
Capstone Design II
Prerequisite
ELEE 4910
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
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.
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 project clients to document and facilitate progress and to enhance impact of design products.
Students will understand the interaction of an electrical engineer with other disciplines in the design process.
Topical Outline
1. Project Management
a. Scheduling and time management
b. Documentation and version control
c. Resource management
i. Cost analysis
ii. Budgeting
iii. Economic analysis of alternative scenarios and
design concepts
d. Progress reporting
2. Design project
a. Component integration and systems testing
i. Performance
ii. Tolerances
iii. Safety
b. System and component documentation
c. Final design review by peers, mentors, faculty, and
clients
