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 significant design experience in engineering prior to graduation.
Athena Title
Capstone Design II
Non-Traditional Format
Practicum.
Prerequisite
BIOE 4910
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 biological engineering with other disciplines in the design process.
Topical Outline
Projects will be developed in collaboration with industry partners and faculty consultations.
Syllabus