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Capstone Design I


Course Description

This capstone design course is the first in a two-semester sequence that is project-based and focused on problem framing, stakeholder analysis, concept generation, and project management skills. The projects are designed to provide students with a significant design experience in engineering prior to graduation.


Athena Title

Capstone Design I


Non-Traditional Format

Students will meet with assigned faculty to discuss their individual project execution and progress and attend a common lecture hour each week.


Prerequisite

AENG(BIOE) 2920


Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: • Perform professionally exhibiting integrity, accepting responsibility, taking initiative, and providing leadership necessary to ensure project success. • Establish relationships and implement practices with team members, academic advisors, industrial advisors, and clients that support high performance and continuous improvement. • Plan, monitor, and manage project schedule, resources, and work assignments to ensure timely and within budget completion. • Utilize prior knowledge, independent research, published information, patents, and original ideas in framing problems and generating solutions.


Topical Outline

Projects will be developed in collaboration with industry partners and faculty consultations.


Syllabus