ENGR 4050 - Senior Technology Capstone

Academic Division:

Business, Industry and Technology

Academic Discipline:

Engineering

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course will provide each student with the opportunity to work in a team environment to solve design problems and to utilize his/her knowledge in criticalthinking. Students will reach design decisions and will make oral and professional presentations to their peers and to professionals at term’s end. Students are expected to show evidence of significant individual contributions to team efforts, as well as due consideration of such design aspects as effectiveness, material selection, ergonomics, safety, cost, effect on the environment, ethics, ease of production, etc. UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Complete 90 credit hours, MECT 4050 , MECT 4910 or ENGR 3980 .

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take MECT 4050

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written	Project Proposal, Final Report Week 15. Communication Written VALUE Rubric
Communication – Speech	Oral Final Presentation. Communication – Speech VALUE Rubric
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence	Project Proposal – Intercultural Knowledge and Competence VALUE Rubic
Critical Thinking	Project Proposal, Progress Report, Final Report Week 15. Critical Thinking VALUE Rubric
Information Literacy	Project Proposal, Final Report Week 15. Information Literacy VALUE Rubric
Quantitative Literacy	Project Proposal, Final Report Week 15. Quantitative Literacy VALUE Rubric

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology.	Project proposal, progress reports, final report
2. Apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives.	Project proposal, progress reports, final report
3. Function effectively on teams.	Project proposal, progress reports, final report
4. Identify, analyze and solve technical problems.	Project proposal, progress reports, final report
5. Communicate effectively.	Project proposal, progress reports, final report, presentation
6. Create a plan for life-long learning.	Project proposal, progress reports, final report
7. DAemonstrate a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues.	Project proposal, progress reports, final report
8. Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement.	Project proposal, progress reports, final report

ABET Outcomes:

Outcome b. Ability to apply current knowledge
Outcome d. Ability to apply creativity in design
Outcome e. Ability to function on teams
Outcome f. Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
Outcome g. Ability to communicate effectively
Outcome h. Recognition of lifelong learning
Outcome l. Understand professional, ethical and social responsibility
Outcome j, Knowledge of professional, societal and global issues
Outcome k. Commitment to quality and improvement

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at this link