MECH 4497 - Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design I (D)

Prerequisites: MECH 3330, MECH 3316, MECH 3321. First course of a two-semester senior capstone design sequence representing the culmination of the ME student undergraduate education experience. A minimum of two weeks review/summary of relevant engineering principles. Students are expected to apply engineering principles acquired throughout their academic and internship experiences to the design of a system, component, or process. Projects include design methodology, design problem statements and specifications, alternative solutions, feasibility and detailed system descriptions. Consideration of realistic constraints, such as economic factors, safety, reliability, maintenance, aesthetics, ethics, and social and environmental impact. Oral and written presentations. When appropriate, one team with demonstrated commitment to a major project may be selected to further develop that project with the intent of participating in a national competition as a means of satisfying the senior design sequence. Course available only in fall semester. 3 credits.