Capstone Design Project I

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Design methods applied to engineering systems in team-based projects, primarily from industry. Rigorous application of design processes and methods. Project definition, planning, and management. Consideration of real-life technical, economic, social, aesthetic, environmental and other constraints. Consideration of several related topics such as creativity, analysis, synthesis, project management, scheduling, time management, engineering ethics, communication, personality types, product safety and liability, copyrights and patents, design for manufacture, economics, and robust engineering. Integration of technical and management knowledge in an open-ended design environment. Oral and written presentation of capstone design results. Initial stage of the capstone design project to be continued in ENGR 4920. Meets Writing graduation requirement. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours supervision. Prerequisites: ENGR 3920 or ENGR 3930 or ENGR 3950 and Senior Standing