Control system design via Pole Placement. Teams usually involve computer science majors in the fall. Projects usually involve electromechanical products under the control of a microcontroller. Topics include team, project, and time management, conflict resolution, literature searches, experimental design, oral and written reports. Four hours of lab per week.
Teams only involve engineering majors in the spring.
Assessment, analysis, improvements of the product. Culmination in a poster presentation and a formal written design report that becomes the Senior Thesis. Four hours of lab per week. As part of the capstone experience for all majors, the course provides a discussion of the advanced topics of current or special interest. Engineering Review and Assessment.