Senior Capstone Project I

Course Description

A culminating experience for BSMDE majors involving a substantive project that demonstrates a synthesis of learning accumulated in program studies. This is the first part of a two-part Engineering Senior Project sequence. Students will be working in teams of 204 students and doing research leading to preliminary development of the final project product.

Learning Outcomes

• Collaborate with team members and finalize project development.
• Prepare final project paper.
• Understand the principal contract administration responsibilities of the resident engineer and project manager.
• Demonstrate knowledge of change orders and disputes.
• Understand how project fits into overall Capital Improvement Program
• Give executive presentation to faculty and expert judging panel.

Prerequisites

• EGR440