CAPSTONE PROJECT II

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: M S & E 470 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Conduct design of experiments (materials selection or failure modes effects analysis), critically analyze and solve a client sponsored capstone project Audience: Undergraduate 2. Execute a project’s statement of work with a timeline of milestones, tasks, dates, and assignments Audience: Undergraduate 3. Apply industry engineering standards, tools and techniques while conducting design of experiments and research in a capstone project Audience: Undergraduate 4. Work effectively with a client (project sponsor) in a team environment, while practicing critical thinking, written and oral communication skills, problem solving and design Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate skill at project management including navigating the relationships among scheduling, planning, and prioritization of milestones and tasks Audience: Undergraduate 6. Practice hands-on knowledge in areas that range from experimental design and project management to interpretation and presentation of results Audience: Undergraduate 7. Apply modern laboratory techniques, skills, and engineering tools appropriate to materials science research and current engineering practices Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Conduct design of experiments (materials selection or failure modes effects analysis), critically analyze and solve a client sponsored capstone project Audience: Undergraduate 2. Execute a project’s statement of work with a timeline of milestones, tasks, dates, and assignments Audience: Undergraduate 3. Apply industry engineering standards, tools and techniques while conducting design of experiments and research in a capstone project Audience: Undergraduate 4. Work effectively with a client (project sponsor) in a team environment, while practicing critical thinking, written and oral communication skills, problem solving and design Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate skill at project management including navigating the relationships among scheduling, planning, and prioritization of milestones and tasks Audience: Undergraduate 6. Practice hands-on knowledge in areas that range from experimental design and project management to interpretation and presentation of results Audience: Undergraduate 7. Apply modern laboratory techniques, skills, and engineering tools appropriate to materials science research and current engineering practices Audience: Undergraduate