Capstone Preparation
ETG4880 / 2 q.h.
Formerly ETG 4671.
Introduces the design process methodology used by engineers in successful companies to formulate a solution to a product or project design problem. Reviews the design process from problem statement to prototype fabrication and testing. Includes examples of the preparation and use of effective marketing data, patent and literature search for prior art, customer and engineering specifications, brainstorming techniques to generate feasible solutions to the problem, and the process for selecting the most viable solution. Provides examples of generating labor and materials budgets for product/project development and the presentation of these results in an effective oral and written communication.
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