EGN 401 - Senior Design Project I and the Engineering Profession

The first in a two-course engineering capstone sequence. Students will learn the fundamentals of the engineering design process to formulate and actualize a design project in a guided experience. Topics include problem statement formulation, flowcharting, project management, and design review processes incorporating appropriate engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints. Professional issues such as ethics, intellectual property, interview skills, and resume preparation are explored. The student is challenged to consider the work of the engineer in the broader context of societal, personal, and professional responsibility. Lecture 3 hrs.

Prerequisite(s): EGN 182, ITP 210, THE 170, EGN 304, permission of faculty advisor, graduating in 2 semesters, and engineering major or minor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Course Type: General Engineering