PRDE 2430 - Student Capstone Project

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: PRDE 2100

(formerly PRDE 2420)

The student will take this course at the conclusion of their program. This course is a multi-disciplined program that is intended to challenge the student to work independently, but will encourage integrating a team environment. The student will be provided a topic to research, design, manufacture, and assemble within the semester.

Contact Hours: 6
Billable Contact Hours: 6

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to present ideas in a team environment and complete a group concept.

Objectives:

Create a team and assign tasks.
Work in small groups and as an individual.
Present to group clear and precise ideas.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize research techniques.

Objectives:

Use Internet documentation for Design Concepts.
Reference periodical documents for design concepts.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize design skills.

Objectives:

Create CAD designs for concepts or production parts.
Initiate FMEA concepts during project.
Integrate DFM/DFA Techniques during Design.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize manufacturing skills.

Objectives:

Operate the proper machines in the given time
Utilize the correct options within the given time frame.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Project Introduction
Creation of team or teams
Assign tasks
Research subject
Design
Manufacture

Primary Faculty
Carlson, James
Secondary Faculty
Buhalis, Harry
Associate Dean
Hinrichsen, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088