ET 294 - EET Capstone
Credits: 3
Description
This course integrates and applies the full range of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the curriculum, including analog and digital electronics, microprocessors, telecommunications, power supplies, sensors, test equipment, and troubleshooting methodologies. Students analyze complex electronic systems, diagnose faults, design solutions, and complete hands-on projects that demonstrate technical competence and professional readiness.
Emphasis is placed on advanced problem-solving, technical documentation, system integration, and adherence to industry standards and safety practices. Working individually and in teams, students complete a comprehensive capstone project, such as system design, restoration, performance evaluation, or technology integration, and present their results in both written and oral formats. Successful completion of ET294 validates the student’s readiness for entry-level employment in the electronics, telecommunications, and embedded-systems industries or for further specialized training.
Please note: This course must be completed with the correct topic for each degree emphasis/concentration attempted.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Investigate and analyze electronics, microprocessors, schematic design, and concentration-area subjects as they relate to the capstone project.
- Troubleshoot, modify, and optimize project designs to meet defined technical and performance requirements.
- Apply and integrate concepts of electronics, microprocessors, schematic design, and concentration-area topics to support a project.
- Conduct independent research to develop, justify, and refine project design decisions.
- Prepare a formal written report, deliver an oral presentation to defend the project’s design, methodology, and results.
Prerequisite: ET 238 ; or ET 293 ; or both ET 282 and CIT 180 ; and Department approval
Corequisite: None
Graded: Letter Grade
May Be Repeated: up to 3 times for a maximum of 9 credits
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