MECHENG 4904.01
Transcript Abbreviation:
Capstone 2: HumP
Course Description:
First course of 2-semester capstone sequence. Students work on design problems that have a humanitarian focus. Emphasis on problem definition, requirements, and design proposal.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
2.50
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)
12 weeks (summer only)
7 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: 3360, 3671, and 3870. Prereq or concur: 4510, and enrollment as a MechEng-BS Student, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to MechEng pre-majors.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Student will understand design as a process.
Students will apply core engineering skills to the design process.
Students will appreciate the challenges and complexity of the design process.
Students will appreciate design as a process for taking an idea or need from concept to realization of a deliverable (component, system, process).
Students develop key professional and project management related skills and understand their relationship to the design process.
Students appreciate design as the culminating ability and skill arising from their studies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definition of problem and design specifications for humanitarian projects | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Professional codes and standards applicable to design problems defined | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Analysis of literature germane to topics chosen | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Breaking design down into manageable subsystems | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Report requirements and general communications | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Topics specific to humanitarian projects | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Progress - S/U
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Progress Reports | 10% |
| Design Notebooks | 15% |
| Problem Definition and Design Specifications | 10% |
| Midterm Report | 15% |
| Oral Presentations | 10% |
| Miscellaneous Homework Assignments | 15% |
| End of Quarter Report and Presentation | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
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 |
| Significant contribution (7+ 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) |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 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 |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
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Additional Notes or Comments:
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