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MET495 Mechanical Engineering Technology Capstone

• Department Mechanical Engineering
• Level Upper
• Format Online
• Credits 3

Description

The Mechanical Engineering Technology capstone course integrates all fields of mechanical engineering technology. Students work in teams on practical engineering solutions to industry-level projects, supporting critical thinking and the development of research, teamwork, planning, and communication skills. Projects include open-ended design problems, design methodology, problem statements and specifications, alternative solutions, feasibility considerations, and detailed system descriptions, including realistic constraints like economic factors and social impact. The project experience includes regular feedback from faculty, peers, and a review panel of industry experts. Upon completion of this course, students demonstrate integrated competencies from prior coursework, showcasing enhanced skills in communication, teamwork, report writing, and presentations.

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Prerequisites

The Capstone must be the last course taken. All major core and university requirement courses must be complete. The capstone can be paired with 1 other course that is considered to be general education course (excluding courses to meet the Written English Requirement and the Ethics Requirement), a concentration course, elective, or lab course (even if the lab is in the major).

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