University of
Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
Capstone
Electrical Engineering Design Projects
ECE
188: 2015–2016
Instructor: Dr. Ilan Ben-Yaacov
188A Schedule:
Tues/Thurs 12:30-1:45pm, PHELPS 1431
188B Schedule:
Tues/Thurs 12:30-1:45pm, PHELPS 1444
188C Schedule: Mon/Wed
2:00-3:15pm, PHELPS 1431
Announcements:
2/23/16: Schedule for the remainder of the quarter is
as follows:
2/24/16-3/2/16: Mid Project Design Reviews
3/8/16: Prototype demos in Capstone Lab 12:30-1:45pm
3/11/16: Project Plans due
3/14/16: Self/group evaluations due
2/17/16: Click here
to access the notes on branding and trademarks. Your branding assignment, which
is due by 5pm on 2/22/2016, can be found on the last page of the notes.
9/1/15: Welcome to the
EE Capstone Project course! We’ve got
lots of exciting projects available for 2015-2016. Click here to see
descriptions of the 2015-2016 available projects.
Projects:
Click here to view the 2015-2016 projects page.
2016 ME/EE Design Fair:
Click here for info about this year's Design Fair.
Handouts:
Benchmarks/Deadlines: Descriptions and Due
Dates
UC
Gateway System for Ordering Supplies
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS
POSTERS
Course Info:
Instructor/TA info:
Instructor: Dr. Ilan Ben-Yaacov, ESB Room 2213,
ext 5295, ilan@engineering.ucsb.edu
Teaching Asst: Stephanie
Johnson, stephaniejohnson@umail.ucsb.edu
Course Description and
Objectives:
In ECE 188,
students work in teams under the direction of a faculty advisor to tackle a
challenging engineering design project.
Engineering communication such as reports and oral presentations are
covered. The course emphasizes
practical, hands-on experience, and integrates analytical and design
skills. Students will develop skills in
design problem solving, creative thinking, project planning, and teamwork, as
well as developing technical and practical skills in the particular area(s) of
research covered by their project.
Topics/Tasks Covered:
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Development of a Project Plan
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Development of Concepts and Designs
- Design
Research and Development
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Prototyping – Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Design
Testing, Analysis, and Evaluation
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Engineering Reporting: Design Reviews, Presentations, and Technical
Reports
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Engineering Project Management
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Intellectual Property
Course Format:
In
ECE 188, students design, build, and present a challenging engineering design
project. ECE 188A primarily focuses on
the initial design and development stage. After choosing a project, each
group will begin researching the critical elements of their project, develop a
preliminary project plan with a set of preliminary design specifications, and
give a short preliminary presentation to the class describing their
projects. Students then continue to refine their plan and begin
prototyping and design testing. At the end of the quarter, each group
will demonstrate an initial prototype and give a 30 minute presentation
detailing the (1) Project Plan, (2) Product Design Specifications, (3) Budget,
(4) Prototyping and Testing, and (5) Division of Labor (individual
responsibilities).
In
ECE 188B, the second quarter of the sequence, the focus of the projects shifts
from the ‘initial design’ phase to ‘project execution’ phase. Groups continue building the products, with
the goal of having an initial working prototype completed by the end of the
quarter. Each group also undergoes a
mid-project review with the instructor and their sponsors/mentors during the
quarter. Other activities include
periodic update meetings with the instructor and product branding/marketing
exercises.
In
ECE 188C, the final quarter of the sequence, students finalize their designs
and product specifications, complete the assembly, and present and demo their
products. Final products will be
evaluated based on the final specifications that were set out for the product.
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