...Engineering Capstone Senior Design Course Ken Christensen[1], Dewey Rundus1, and Zornitza Genova Prodanoff1 1 2 Abstract A capstone design course is an important component of the senior year curriculum for engineering students and plays a key role in achieving departmental ABET EC 2000 outcomes. In the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of South Florida, we have partnered with industry to have students work in teams on industry-contributed “real world” projects. Industry partners contribute projects, mentor students, give a guest lecture, and provide the opportunity for students to present their project at the industry site. Students work on projects in teams and are given milestones and schedules to follow. The milestones include formal requirements, specifications and design, prototype demonstration, test plan, and final project delivery and presentation. The final presentation includes a project demonstration, user documentation, press release, and a poster that is permanently displayed in the department seminar room. The course includes formal lecture and reading assignments on the development process. A midterm exam covers these topics. Soft topics include discussions on working in teams. Our industry partners stress the importance of students being able to work well in teams. We hope that our experience can serve as a guide for other engineering departments considering industry partnering for their capstone design courses...
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...Capstone project also called culminating project, the capstone experience, senior exhibition, and the likes. It refers to a multifaceted assignment serving as the culminating intellectual and academic experience for students during the final year of the academic course being pursued. It resembles a very great extent a college thesis, but capstone project has a wide variety of forms. The most common feature is the handling of long-term investigative projects culminating in a final presentation, product, or performance. Usually, students are to choose a topic, a social problem or profession of their interests. They conduct researches on subjects selected, maintain a portfolio of the results or findings, and give shape to a final product that demonstrate their acquisition of knowledge and learning. The finality of the research may also be in the form of conclusions like a short film, paper, or multi-media presentation. It may also involve an oral presentation on the project to a select panel of experts, teachers, and community members who evaluate the quality of presentation collectively (“Glossary of Education.”2014)....
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...I have selected the topic of teen employment for my Capstone project. In this essay I will present different aspects of employment such as the valuable skills and behavioral traits a teen can develop. I desire to educate my peers on the balance between work, academics, school activities, and the life skills that are developed. My guiding question for my Capstone project is “Does teen employment prepare students for later success in life?” My main research data base that I used is the Middle Tennessee State University library page. Throughout my research, I have found information on what young people gain from having a job at an early age and how it can affect their later career. One method I have for this research project is to survey adults 30+ years old around the community and also Blackman High School seniors who began working as a teenager. In this research paper I will present my results from this survey. At the end of this Capstone process, I hope to be able to define both the positives and negative findings on teen employment. Capstone Research Paper...
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...philosophies, how to analyze many subjects, and how to act as a student. I can’t express my gratitude for what they have taught me. Also Mr. Brown, Mrs. Roche, Ms. Edsberg, and Mrs. Hankins have given me so much support in all my activities along with helping me let the world know of my trials for my own growth. I am grateful that I could be brought up to a higher level than I was at when I started at HMA, it has been and will be the most wonderful experience I would face. Tell me about a project you completed at HMA. I have completed a project in which I made a “How-To Video” for my previous English 3P class. I made a video and an information paper about playing the violin properly. It took analyzing my previous experiences playing the violin and how I learned music. I developed a method to teach basics of music theory and violin for certain learning types and described the fundamentals of music. I also researched violin teaching and a few terms for proper presentation. Also, for another final project in English, I made a powerpoint about my life’s journey. I read what was required in the class, analyzed my trials and interviewed my uncle and grandfather to learn wisdom to handle other trials that may come. I also got to look back in my life to fully comprehend myself and how I react and act to certain things. I could relieve the mysteries of myself that I was very confused about. I got to think about my own philosophies and got to improve them. What have you done to promote a club...
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...Developing undergraduate research and inquiry Mick Healey and Alan Jenkins June 2009 Developing undergraduate research and inquiry Contents Preface Executive summary 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Argument, origins and scope Nature of undergraduate research and inquiry Issues of inclusiveness Disciplinary practices and strategies Departmental and course team practices and strategies Institutional practices and strategies National policies and strategies The research evidence Conclusion: building connections 2 3 5 15 33 47 67 79 105 113 121 125 127 About the authors References List of case studies Engaging students in research and inquiry at the beginning of their academic studies Engaging students in research and inquiry later in their academic studies Undergraduate research and inquiry in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines Undergraduate research and inquiry in humanities, social sciences and interdisciplinary studies Undergraduate research and inquiry in departments and course teams Undergraduate research and inquiry in institutions 11 30 40 62 74 102 The Higher Education Academy – June 2009 1 Preface The Academy is very pleased to present this piece of work, commissioned as part of the series looking at the relationship between teaching and research1. Mick Healey and Alan Jenkins build on their already substantial contribution in this area by focusing on undergraduates’ engagement in research and inquiry, and the potential implications...
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...Capstone Project Cover Sheet Capstone Proposal Project Name: Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 is important for Security Student Name: Matthew Phelps Degree Program: Security Emphasis Mentor Name: Julianne Evans Table of Contents Capstone Proposal Summary 3 Review of Other Work 7 Project Rationale 10 Systems Analysis and Methodology 10 Goals and Objectives 14 Project Deliverables 21 Project Plan and Timelines 24 Project Development 25 Conclusion 29 References 31 Competency Matrix 32 Project Timeline 34 Additional Deliverables 35 Capstone Report Summary The entire world is becoming increasingly more reliant on data determined technology. Industries cannot ignore the inevitability of a reliable Information Technology network to be successful and to remain competitive with other corporations. Most companies obviously tend to ignore the necessity of maintaining efficient Operating Systems in their networks; the consequences can lead to amplified employee hindrance, diminished customer contentment and eventually reduced revenue. This capstone project emphasis is on a company facing those very problems. Providence Health Services is a large company that operates multiple hospitals across five states, with its headquarters located in Renton, Washington. The health system includes 27 hospitals, more than 35 non-acute facilities...
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...Developing undergraduate research and inquiry Mick Healey and Alan Jenkins June 2009 Developing undergraduate research and inquiry Contents Preface Executive summary 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Argument, origins and scope Nature of undergraduate research and inquiry Issues of inclusiveness Disciplinary practices and strategies Departmental and course team practices and strategies Institutional practices and strategies National policies and strategies The research evidence Conclusion: building connections 2 3 5 15 33 47 67 79 105 113 121 125 127 About the authors References List of case studies Engaging students in research and inquiry at the beginning of their academic studies Engaging students in research and inquiry later in their academic studies Undergraduate research and inquiry in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines Undergraduate research and inquiry in humanities, social sciences and interdisciplinary studies Undergraduate research and inquiry in departments and course teams Undergraduate research and inquiry in institutions 11 30 40 62 74 102 The Higher Education Academy – June 2009 1 Preface The Academy is very pleased to present this piece of work, commissioned as part of the series looking at the relationship between teaching and research1. Mick Healey and Alan Jenkins build on their already substantial contribution in this area by focusing on undergraduates’ engagement in research and inquiry, and the potential implications...
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...On-Line Business Simulation; McGraw-Hill/Irwin: Burr Ridge, IL (accessed via: http://www.glo-bus.com). (GLO) 0 These texts are all required reading. 1 It is suggested that students familiarize themselves with the Participant’s Guide to the GLO-BUS On-Line Business Simulation immediately since approximately 25% of your final grade will be dependent on the grade earned for this team-based project. 2 Students will be required to keep in touch with current events via the business sections of major newspapers, journals, periodicals and the Internet. Your class participation will be measured largely through your ability to apply the theories and models of strategic management to current events found throughout these sources. Course Objectives: BPL 5100 is an interdisciplinary capstone seminar concentrating on the problems that confront the chief administrative officers of an enterprise. The course stresses the overall company point of view in dealing with the myriad problems faced by the firm’s top management team. The purposes of this capstone course include the following: (1) providing an understanding of the strategic...
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...STEP 1: Describe your project and get a quote STEP 2: Enter your personal information STEP 3: Doublecheck the info and confirm your order STEP 4: Proceed to checkout and submit billing information. Order Form - Step 1 Deadline Current office time: Sun, September 28, 2014 9:48 AM Use date/time picker: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262 728293031, 20142015 @ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 : 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 AM PM US Central Time (GMT -06:00) How flexible is your deadline? Select... Absolutely fixed More or less flexible Tip: To avoid disappointment, we suggest that you think of the due date you set above as the moment you will receive your first draft and not the time your project is actually due. While we do our best to meet all your initial instructions, there are times when a revision or rewrite is inevitable and our writers need time for revision to address all your concerns. So please choose the due date wisely, so that you have sufficient time to review the draft and have the writer revise, if needed. Type of project Select... Admission Essay / Application Annotated Bibliography Article Article Critique Book Report Business Plan Capstone Project Case Study Copywriting (brochure, pamphlet) Dissertation Editing...
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...Capstone Project Citsse: ACC599 Date: 06/15/2013 Abstract In this paper, we are going to discuss the following items related to our 5th assignment: Capstone Project. As a corporate accountant, I felt more comfortable selecting the company I work for. I was actively involved in the preparation of the 10-k. I have selected for the case study the MNC Globalstar, Inc. a leading provider of Mobile Satellite Services. 1. Write a twelve to fifteen (12-15) page paper in which you create an executive summary of the company that discusses the company, industry, products and services, and competitive advantages in the marketplace. 2. Evaluate the financial condition of the company and its ability to achieve the strategic objectives as discussed in the annual report. 3. Analyze the company’s profitability trends and recommend strategies for management to improve or capitalize on these trends. 4. Evaluate the company’s cash position. Articulate its ability to invest in capital projects in future years. 5. Analyze the effectiveness of the company’s inventory or service costing methods. Make a recommendation for improvement in this area. 6. Evaluate the adequacy or risks of the internal control environment noted in the annual report by management, and internal and external auditors. 7. Assess the risk to the company related to foreign currency translations, foreign economic events, and international financial reporting standard requirements in order to summarize...
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...different academic year should consult their faculty to ensure they are following the correct program map. i Message from President Tim McTiernan I am delighted to welcome you to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), one of Canada’s most modern and dynamic university communities. We are a university that lives by three words: challenge, innovate and connect. You have chosen a university known for how it helps students meet the challenges of the future. We have created a leading-edge, technology-enriched learning environment. We have invested in state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. We have developed industry-ready programs that align with the university’s visionary research portfolio. UOIT is known for its innovative approaches to learning. In many cases, our undergraduate and graduate students are working alongside their professors on research projects and gaining valuable hands-on learning, which we believe is integral in preparing you to lead and succeed. I encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities to become the best you can be. We also invite our students to connect to the campus and the neighbouring communities. UOIT students enjoy a stimulating campus life experience that includes a wide variety of clubs, cultural and community events. We are proud of our outstanding recreational...
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...WRITING PROPOSAL INTRODUCTION AND DISCLAIMER This is an altered version of a real Tech Writing project submitted by a student and passed by an Evaluator. There is no guaranty that either the original version or this altered one would pass evaluation if submitted today. Despite our best efforts to provide consistent evaluation across all students and projects, Evaluators are human and are allowed latitude in grading. Additionally, your interpretation of what you see is likely to be different from the interpretations of others; in other words, even if you strictly follow the model of this paper, there is no guarantee of immediate success with your project. The original work was altered to mask the identity of its author and the various commercial products mentioned. References and their citations were also masked because no effort was made to determine whether other changes affected their validity. The inserted Comments indicate only that all required TaskStream sections are present, not that they are correctly completed for all types of projects. The best that can be said about the original work is that an evaluator found the work submitted to be sufficient to the task. Viewing this sample may or may not produce a similar result for you. Bottom line: You are the author of your work. We hope this sample helps to dissipate some of the uncertainty that surrounds the Capstone Project, but it cannot guaranty a trouble-free process. IMPORTANT: For maximum benefit, carefully compare...
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...Assignment 5: Capstone Lucille M. Holden March 14, 2013 BUS 499 Dr. Claudette Andrea Strayer University Introduction In this capstone assignment, I will discuss Starbuck’s. I will determine the impact of the company’s mission, vision, and primary stakeholders’ overall success. An analyzitation will be performed to identify the five forces of competition and their impact on the company. I will perform a SWOT analysis to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Based upon the SWOT analysis a strategy of the strengths and opportunities will be capitalized while the weaknesses and threats will be minimized. Various levels and types of strategies will be discussed to maximize the competitiveness and profitability. I will outline a communication plan to make strategies known to all stakeholders. Two corporate governance mechanisms will be selected to evaluate the effectiveness of the controlling managers. I will evaluate the effectiveness of leadership within the corporation and make recommendations for improvement. An assessment of the efforts by Starbuck’s corporation to be a responsible and ethical corporation and the impact of these efforts on the corporation is bottom-line. The Impact of the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Primary Stakeholders on Overall Success A mission statement is a company’s beacon light to assist company employees with its navigation. In relations to the organizations customers, it is assurance that the...
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...Program Guidebook Master of Science, Information Security and Assurance The Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance is a competency-based degree program that encompasses the main security domains of knowledge developed following strict guidelines for information security and assurance education prescribed by the National Security Agency. Understanding the Competency-Based Approach Practically speaking, what does it mean when we say that WGU’s programs are competency-based? Unlike traditional universities, WGU does not award degrees based on credit hours or on a certain set of required courses. Instead, you will earn your degree by demonstrating your skills, knowledge, and understanding of important concepts through a series of carefully designed courses. Progress through your degree program is governed not by classes but by satisfactory completion of the required courses that demonstrate your mastery of the competencies. Of course, you will need to engage in learning experiences as you brush up on competencies or develop knowledge and skills in areas in which you may be weak. For this learning and development, WGU has a rich array of learning resources in which you may engage under the direction of your student mentor. You will work closely with your mentor to schedule your program for completing the courses. You will also work closely with additional faculty members as you proceed through courses of study that are designed to lead you through...
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...Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Customer relationship management (CRM) is a widely implemented model for managing a company’s interactions with customers, clients, and sales prospects. It involves using technology to organize, automate, and synchronize business processes—principally sales activities, but also those for marketing, customer service, and technical support.[1] The overall goals are to find, attract, and win new clients, nurture and retain those the company already has, entice former clients to return, and reduce the costs of marketing and client service.[2] Customer relationship management describes a company-wide business strategy including customer-interface departments as well as other departments.[3] Measuring and valuing customer relationships is critical to implementing this strategy.[4] Contents [hide] * 1 Benefits of Customer Relationship Management * 2 Challenges * 2.1 Complexity * 2.2 Poor usability * 3 Fragmentation * 3.1 Business reputation * 3.2 Security, privacy and data security concerns * 4 Types/variations * 4.1 Sales force automation * 4.2 Marketing * 4.3 Customer service and support * 4.4 Appointment * 4.5 Analytics * 4.6 Integrated/collaborative * 4.7 Small business * 4.8 Social media * 4.9 Non-profit and membership-based * 5 Strategy * 6 Implementation * 6.1 Implementation issues * 6.2 Adoption issues * 6.3 Statistics * 6.4 Increasing usage and adoption...
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