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EC EN 476

Capstone Design 2

Electrical and Computer Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Second semester of a two-semester design experience from conception to manufacturing planning and prototype. Product development process. Economic and manufacturing considerations. Intellectual property agreement required.

When Taught

Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

3

Other Prerequisites

Senior standing (fewer than 30 hours remaining in the program) in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related disciplines with instructor's consent.

Note

EC En 475 and 476 must be taken in consecutive fall and winter semesters.

Title

Skills in Product Development Economics and Drawing Review

Learning Outcome

Develop skills in product development economics and engineering drawing review and checking. 

Title

Crucial Design Skills

Learning Outcome

Develop and demonstrate a deep understanding in some of the following crucial design skill areas: Planning, Discovering, Creating, Representing, Modeling, Prototyping, Experimenting, Evaluating, Deciding, Conveying. 

Title

Team Synergy

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate the ability to use effective team processes, communication, and conflict resolution skills to enhance team synergy, provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. 

Title

Analysis and Communication

Learning Outcome

As a part of a team, use a real-world problem solving process to develop, solve, and explore appropriate engineering models for your project, and effectively communicate the results of this analysis. 

Title

Project Deliverables

Learning Outcome

Apply the understanding and skills from ME EN/EC EN 475 and the other outcomes from ME EN/EC EN 476 while working with a project sponsor in a team setting to produce desirable and transferable designs, while considering public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

Title

Ethics

Learning Outcome

Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed decisions, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.