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Capstone Design Project Ll

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(3.07)

Capstone design project, in which a team of students engineers a system and evaluates its performance in meeting design criteria and specifications. Example application areas are micro-electronic information processing, image processing, speech recognition, control, communications, and biomedical instrumentation. The design needs to demonstrate creative thinking and experimental skills, and needs to draw upon knowledge in basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering sciences. Interdisciplinary participation, such as by biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science majors, is strongly encouraged. Instructor permission required.

Spring 2013

(3.55)

Spring 2014

(3.23)

Spring 2015

(2.43)

Spring 2013

Professor: Andreas Andreou

(3.55)

The best aspects of the course included the cutting-edge lessons on compressed sensing and the kind professor. The topic was very interesting and students got to learn the practical aspect of things as well. The worst aspects of the course included the chal enging and comprehensive homework assignments, many of which seemed to have a strong mathematical base. The course would improve if there were more programming assignments and more chal enging homework assignments to help student grapple with the more difficult content. Prospective students should have some math background in this highly recommended course.

Spring 2014

Professor: Andreas Andreou

(3.23)

Not only did students enrol ed in this course learn about the engineering design process, but they also were able to get in the lab and attempt to design something of their own with complete freedom and independence. Students also said that the lab manager was awesome and very helpful to them. The worst aspect of this class was the extreme disorganization and unclear expectations. Suggestions for improvement include: clear-cut directions and schedule, and increased relevance to BME curriculum. Prospective students should be comfortable working independently.

Spring 2015

Professor: Andreas Andreou

(2.43)

The best aspects of this course included the opportunity to work independently and the manageable workload. Students appreciated the freedom that the professor gave to students to pursue their projects. Students felt that the course was unstructured and that there was little guidance regarding assignments and expectations. The professor was frequently late and cancelled classes at the last minute. Suggestions for improvement included having a more organized class with clear learning objectives and expectations. Prospective students should be able to work independently and be flexible with project plans as they may change mid-project.