Title
Pedagogical implications of project selection in capstone design courses
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
11-18-2011
Abstract
The heart of the capstone experience is the project itself. There are a variety of projects used in capstone design: projects sponsored by industry with or without a fee, service learning projects, student competitions, campus projects, 'paper designs,' and faculty projects. The project management can range from being managed completely by the faculty advisor or the project sponsor to those that are completely managed by the student team. Teams can be allowed to fail or the faculty project advisor can ensure successful completion. Projects may emphasize creativity and/or communication and/or technical depth. This paper evolved from a panel discussion of capstone projects at the Capstone 2010 Design Conference and notes the distinct differences between project types. © 2011 TEMPUS Publications.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
International Journal of Engineering Education
Volume
27
Issue
6
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Brackin, Patricia, Dean Knudson, Bahram Nassersharif, and Deborah O'bannon. "Pedagogical implications of project selection in capstone design courses." International Journal of Engineering Education 27, 6 (2011): 1164-1173. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/mcise_facpubs/621