ME EN 476
Product Development 2 - Capstone
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Comprehensive two-semester design experience from conception to manufacturing planning and prototype. Product development process. Economic and manufacturing considerations. Intellectual property agreement required.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Other Prerequisites
Me En 475. Senior standing (fewer than 30 hours remaining in the program) in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial design, or related disciplines with instructor's consent.
Note
ME EN 475 and 476 must be taken in consecutive fall and winter semesters. Before you can register for ME EN 475/6 you will need to complete pre-registration information. Please see https://www.me.byu.edu/capstone for instructions.
Title
Skills in Product Development Economics and Drawing Review
Learning Outcome
1. Develop skills in product development economics and engineering drawing review and checking.
Title
Crucial Design Skills
Learning Outcome
2. Develop and demonstrate a deep understanding in some of the following crucial design skill areas: Planning, Discovering, Creating, Representing, Modeling, Prototyping, Experimenting, Evaluating, Deciding, Conveying.
Title
Team Synergy
Learning Outcome
3. Demonstrate the ability to use effective team processes, communication, and conflict resolution skills to enhance team synergy, provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
Title
Analysis and Communication
Learning Outcome
4. As a part of a team, use a real-world problem solving process to develop, solve, and explore appropriate engineering models for your project, and effectively communicate the results of this analysis.
Title
Ethics and Professionalism
Learning Outcome
6. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed decisions, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
Title
Project Deliverables
Learning Outcome
5. Apply the understanding and skills from ME EN/EC EN 475 and the other outcomes from ME EN/EC EN 476 while working with a project sponsor in a team setting to produce desirable and transferable designs, while considering public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
