A real expectation that the project is potentially realizable either in the UCDavis shops as a prototype, or in the sponsor's facility. Planned interaction between sponsor's engineering or management staff and the student team, either on a scheduled basis or through e-mail, fax or phone, but particularly in the establishment of requirements and at designated design reviews. The project should have sufficient complexity in terms of its intended application or integration into a larger product or system. This could include physical or software interfaces, operational use, or maintenance. For those who anticipate using the design, it should be recognized that the completion date will be approximately five months after initiation and should consider that span in establishing the scope of the project.
Projects can range from full systems to subsystems or to testing or quality control equipments.
Education and research in the analysis and design of mechanical, thermal, and aeronautical systems, products, and processes.