Engineering Capstone Design

<P>Structured with a practical approach, <I>Engineering Capstone Design</I> guides engineering students to successfully manage capstone design projects. The book addresses the challenge of open-ended design projects, often in a team-based format, discussing team member roles, communication, and cooperation. It incorporates accreditation requirements and provides a modern framework for working with industry, reinforced by the inclusion of case studies. </P><UL><P><LI>Offers a structured process for capstone design, responsive to ABET accreditation requirements</LI><P></P><P><LI>Explains how to manage design projects under critical timelines and budgets</LI><P></P><P><LI>Covers essential topics and steps in a capstone design sequence, including defining, conceiving, presenting, prototyping, building, testing, and redesigning</LI><P></P><P><LI>Considers industry perspectives, as well as design competitions</LI><P></P><P><LI>Includes case studies for a look into industry experience</LI><P></P></UL><P>In addition to guiding engineering students conducting capstone design projects, this book will also interest industry professionals who are engaged in product development or design problem-solving.</P>