ECE 4905
Transcript Abbreviation:
Capstone Design 2
Course Description:
Application of project management, design principles and methodology to conceptual and detailed technical design, implementation, and testing of a capstone project.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3905 and 3090, or 3906.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 4900, 4900H, 4901, or Engr 5901.01, 5901.02H, 5902.01, or 5902.02H.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Demonstrate competence applying engineering design methods
Demonstrate competence in the management of a project
Demonstrate competence in a team-based environment
Demonstrate mastery in technical writing and presentation skills
Design, build, demonstrate, and report on a major project, integrating material learned
Be exposed to relevant engineering standards
Demonstrate familiarity in considering multiple realistic constraints (e.g. economic, environmental, sustainability,
manufacturability, ethical, health and safety, social and political issues) while carrying out their design
manufacturability, ethical, health and safety, social and political issues) while carrying out their design
Demonstrate the ability to develop test plan and document the results
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course re-introduction, formal etiquette, group dynamics, effective professional teams and communications | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Project execution | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Test plans, test, test procedure, test and analysis reports | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Final report | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Team assessment meeting | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Final presentation | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Team working project | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14.0 | 0 |
| Independent work on project | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14.0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lab
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oral Presentations | 30% |
| Written Assignments | 45% |
| Peer Evaluations | 10% |
| Instructor / Advisor Evaluations | 10% |
| Final project | 5% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Design for Electrical and Computer Engineers: Theory, Concepts and Practice | Ralph M. Ford and Chris S. Coulston |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 3 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 4 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 5 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| 6 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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