ECE 3906
Transcript Abbreviation:
Capstone Design 1
Course Description:
Fundamentals of the engineering design process. Application of design principles and methodology to conceptual and detailed technical design. Technical writing and communications skills. Project management during design.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
4.00
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: Option 1: Prereq or concur: 3080 or Philos 1332, and ECE 2560, 3010, 3020, 3027, 3030, 3040, and 3050, and credit for a first writing course, and Sr standing, and enrollment in Electrical Engineering Program of Study (EES subplan) of the ECE major. Option 2: Prereq or concur: ECE 2050 or 2100, and 3080 or Philos 1332, and ECE 3020, 3027, 3561, 3567, CSE 2231, and 2451, and Sr standing, and enrollment in Computer Engineering Program of Study (CES subplan).
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 3900, 3905, 4900, 4900H, 4901, or Engr 5901.01.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Be competent with the principles and issues of engineering design such as problem statements, requirement and objectives analysis, engineering and technical specifications, system models and representation, generation and selection of design concept
Demonstrate competence with principles and tools for management of a design project
Demonstrate competence in writing technical design and project management documentation
Demonstrate competence in a team-based environment and collaborative development of communication
Be exposed to the purpose, development, and use of engineering standards
Be familiar with the need to consider multiple realistic constraints (e.g. economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, health and safety, social and political issues) in engineering design
Be competent with principles of effective technical writing, including citation of sources
Be competent presenting data effectively
Be competent giving an effective technical presentation
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course introduction, team forming survey and Intellectual Property/ Technology Commercialization Office | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Group dynamics, effective professional teams and communications | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Engineering design methodology, requirements, and Writing instructions | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Project management (Gantt charts, task breakdowns, budgets, etc), problem definitions, preliminary design, and critical design. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Engineering standards, systems engineering life cycle process | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Resources for design and implementation of projects, writing center, purchasing and lab safety | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Independent laboratory work | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.0 | 0 |
| Instructor guided lab | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 |
| Reports in the Workplace, Report Organization, Presentations in the Workplace, Performance During Presentations, Memorandum and E-mail in the Workplace | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Editing, polishing and organizing technical reports, Report Format, Writing Conventions in Technical Reports, Cover Sheet, Graphs, Illustrations, Equations, Spreadsheets, Tables, Lists, Significant Digits and Uncertainty | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Technical descriptions | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Reporting and presenting of data | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Technical presentation skills | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Progress - Letter
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oral Presentations | 30% |
| Written Assignments | 45% |
| Peer Evaluation | 10% |
| Instructor / Advisor Evaluations | 10% |
| In class Quiz | 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 | |
| Technical Communication | John Lannon and Laura Gurak |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 2 | 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 |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 4 | 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 |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 5 | 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 |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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