10605116Engineering Project Principles
Course Information
Description
This is a project based course centering on analog circuit applications. This course emphasizes hands-on skills, assembly, testing and troubleshooting, documentation, group work and presentations.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Design an electro-mechanical system to complete mechanical tasks
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    define project goals and milestones
    compile a bill of materials for your proposed system
    create purchase orders for the material of your proposed design
    test all proposed parts and subassemblies for the intended function

  2. Cooperate with classmates to create and execute delegated tasks
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance
    Criteria
    participate in a project team with others to meet a shared goal
    submit documentation of weekly project progress
    submit documentation of instructor approval of the completed prototype
    facilitate completion of project tasks in the required time frame

  3. Develop a project plan with milestones for the development cycle of the project
    Assessment Strategies
    Student Project Portfolio
    Criteria
    select a plan that meets the project design
    plan includes millstones and tasks associated with each milestone
    plan identifies a critical path timeline for tasks so established deadlines are met
    plan includes resources required for each task
    plan includes a Gantt chart of tasks

  4. Produce project drawings and other documentation
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Project Documentation
    Criteria
    produce project documents that meet current industry standards
    provide documentation showing the instructor’s authorization
    documentation includes physical dimensions and structure of the project
    documentation includes required computer codes used in the project
    documentation includes step by step procedures followed to complete the project
    documentation specifies testing and validation procedures

  5. Design 3D mechanical parts in CAD software
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    design criteria for custom 3D parts
    draw 3D parts in computer aided design software
    inspect and modify drawing between revisions

  6. Fabricate 3D parts utilizing additive manufacturing process
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    print 3D parts
    test 3D parts for form, fit and function
    document 3D parts success or note any required modification
    design, fabricate, test and repeat cycle until prototype is ready for production
    minimize revisions and waste

  7. Construct the electro-mechanical system
    Assessment Strategies
    Performance - functioning electro-mechanical system
    Criteria
    procure all parts required for the project
    produce an operational prototype of the project
    de-bug and modify any source code
    apply troubleshooting methods to the entire project
    test the prototype for performance to the stated criteria

  8. Update the project plan to project completion
    Assessment Strategies
    Software Skills Microsoft Project
    Criteria
    update project documentation to reflect changes
    project is complete within required time frame
    document final evaluation of the design performance

  9. Present the project and all project documentation
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation and Student Portfolio Review
    Criteria
    explain the project to colleagues and instructors
    use visual aids that are visible to the audience
    presentation flows smoothly between team members as you and your team describe various sections of the project design
    use acceptable language
    maintain eye contact
    assemble a complete project portfolio with all the project documentation