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.

Billable Contact Hours: 6

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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 (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
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
Thero, Laura
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

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