ENGN 378 - Capstone Design

Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in all of the following: ENGN 178,204,207, 225; in either ENGN 301 with 351 or ENGN 311 with 361; and in one engineering elective for the major. First term of the year-long capstone design project in which student teams solve open-ended engineering problems by integrating and synthesizing engineering design and analysis learned in previous courses. Project topics vary year-to-year and are driven by student interest. The fall term is dedicated to the design and planning phases. This includes project topic selection; comprehensive study of necessary background material; and identification of design objectives, conceptual models, and materials and equipment needed. Laboratory course with fee. Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes Erickson, Kuehner.