ECE 480/2

SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT I AND II

ECE 480 is part one of the capstone design experience which integrates previous design work with design theory and methodology. Applied through individual projects, each student practices his or her design skills operating within specific design constraints, including fixed specifications requiring effective use of engineering skills including time management, design trade-off analysis, SPICE simulation, PCB layout, and test/debug of the constructed design. Written reports are completed at each phase of the design process and student project teams engage stakeholders throughout the project.

Part two of the capstone design experience (ECE 482) integrates previous design work with design theory and methodology. In this course, group project work continues, developing specifications based upon customer and engineering requirements, computer modeling, simulation, and reliability analysis. A series of project reports, formal presentations, and a written report reinforce communication skills. Development of skills used in the engineering profession, including teamwork, effective meetings, safety, ethics, project management, and time management help to further prepare students to attain program educational objectives within a few years of graduation.

Content in this series addresses outcomes 2-7. Outcomes 2, 4, 6, and 7 are formally assessed in the senior design series. Additional information, including outcome assessment, is included below.