EE 403W – Senior Project Design
Credits and Contact Hours: 3 credits; two 2-hour classes every week
Course Coordinator: Timothy F. Wheeler
Textbook/Required Materials: Laboratory notebook, bound.
University Bulletin Description: EE 403W: (3) Project designs of analog and digital systems, interfacing, and relevant electronic circuits, with an emphasis on technical communications skills.
Prerequisites: EE 300W, completion of two EE technical electives
Prerequisites by Topics:
1. Competency in core EE “C or better” courses, including EE 210, EE 310, EE 316, EE 330, EE 350, and CSE 271;
2. Competency in at least two EE technical electives;
3. An understanding of the fundamentals of technical writing and ability to write clearly;
4. Public speaking ability and the ability to describe technical concepts orally.
5. An understanding of the engineering design process, including milestones and reviews
Designation: Required course for electrical engineering majors
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Complete a capstone design project that has relevance to the professional development of the student as an engineer and which demonstrates knowledge obtained in previous EE classes;
2. To demonstrate best practices of the design process, including
a. objectives that reflect realistic engineering requirements,
b. A balance of risk and benefit that acknowledges economic, technical and logistical constraints on the student,
c. Strong documentation, including regular reviews
3. Accurately communicate project results in writing and on a poster;
4. Understand how teams work and how to interact in a team setting (including multidisciplinary teams);
5. Appreciate the role of engineering in society and the complexity of ethical issues.
Course Topics:
1. Capstone design project
2. Technical writing
3. Project management
4. Design reviews
5. Real-world vs ideal-world and troubleshooting techniques
6. Technical topics
Student Outcomes Addressed:
O.3.2 Graduates will understand the design process and will demonstrate the ability to design a system, component, or process to meet specified needs.
O.5.1. Graduates will have good teamwork skills.
O.5.2. Graduates will possess good oral and written communication skills.
O.6.1. Graduates will have an understanding and ability to pursue continuing educational and professional development.
O.6.2. Graduates will develop an understanding of their role in society.
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