MT3. 899 Capstone Project & Assessment

Students complete the fabrication of their automated project using skills learned in previous mechatronics coursework. Incorporates documenting all aspects of the project, troubleshooting system’s faults, and devising a plan for optimizing system operation. Requires substantial research activity and lab time. Includes a third-party mechatronics assessment to determine the understanding of key mechatronics concepts.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MT3.898 with a grade of C or better.

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Work effectively with a team (of 3 or 4) to plan and organize a mechatronics project. Complete mechatronics project and submit weekly progress reports to instructor. Present mechatronics project to classmates and mechatronics instructors via PowerPoint or other presentation software. Pass third-party mechatronics assessment exam.