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 major design experience in mechanical engineering prior to graduation.
Athena Title
Capstone Design I
Non-Traditional Format
Students will meet with assigned faculty to discuss their
individual project execution, progress, and attend a common
lecture hour each week.
Prerequisite
AENG(BIOE) 2920 and permission of department
Pre or Corequisite
COMM 1110 or AGCM 1200 or GRMN 3010 or GRMN 3015
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will have an opportunity to develop competence and self-confidence as design engineers,
Students will develop decision-making and communication skills with the assistance of state-of-the-art design innovation tools.
Students will understand creative design and application and synthesis of previous courses taken from the agricultural engineering program.
Topical Outline
This course is designed to provide students with a completed engineering design experience, including problem definition, concept development, and detailed design with an emphasis on overcoming real-world constraints.
