PME Capstone Series

Course Descriptions

PME 491:

First in the series of three capstone project courses. Explores profession and ethical responsibilities, discussion concerning contemporary issues, and the impact of engineering solutions in a global context. Project planning and research skills are also discussed and practiced.

PME 492:

The second course in the capstone project sequence. Takes project specifications defined in the first course and furthers the planning and design work necessary to support project implementation in the final course. Experience culminates in the writing of a formal project proposal that clearly defines expected project results, resource requirements and project milestones.

PME 493: 

The third and final course in the capstone sequence.  Students implement a plan to design, analyze and/or fabricate a process, material, product, tool, piece of equipment or enhancement to a manufacturing system.  The results of the project will be fully documented and communicated through journaling, project updates, final report, poster, and an oral presentation.