MECHENG 4906.01
Transcript Abbreviation:
Capstone 2: SpcPro
Course Description:
First course of 2-semester senior capstone series. Students begin to work on their design project. Emphasis on problem definition, requirements, 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 5682.01, 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 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 | 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 |
| Separate 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 |
| 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 Report | 10% |
| Design Notebooks | 15% |
| Problem Definition and Design Specifictions | 10% |
| Midterm Report | 15% |
| Oral Presentations | 10% |
| Miscellaneous Homework Assignments | 15% |
| End of Semester Report and Demonstration | 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:
Attachments:
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Additional Notes or Comments:
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