CAD 280 - CAD Capstone Project

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 1
Lab Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course utilizes a multidisciplinary capstone project to integrate the concepts of design, manufacturing and materials science. Working as individuals or a team, several design projects will be presented, requiring solutions that involve the management of the design process using the systematic engineering design process. The steps include project planning, research, modeling, analysis, prototype building, process mapping and material selection. The results of the project will be reported in written and oral format and presented to a panel for evaluation. This course simulates a position in an Engineering/Design department.

Prerequisites: MET 103. MFG 105. CAD 130. CAD 270
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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Course Competencies

Present weekly project material in a Design Review Meeting.
Create project management (Gantt) chart(s) to map out the process.
Research existing design solutions to incorporate into projects.
Analyze existing designs for manufacturing feasibility.
Formulate multiple concept solutions to the design project.
Generate criteria for the evaluation of proposals.
Evaluate solutions based on criteria.
Select a single best solution using logic, estimated cost, manufacturing process and other criteria.
Create a model/assembly of the proposed solution.
Analyze the proposed solution for conformance with strength and performance criteria.
Select optimal material for the design based on performance criteria redesign proposed solution based on results of analysis.
Generate a manufacturing process sequence for the construction of the product.
Create a formal report which documents the steps and conclusions for the projects.
Orally present project process and conclusion to a panel for evaluation.
Create engineering drawings of components and assembiles.