Capstone Daily Agendas - Detailed view of first few weeks of on-site activities¶
- Table of contents
- Tasks and Due Dates
Tasks and Due Dates¶
All dates and times are based in Troy, NY. Tasks must be completed and submitted before class unless special instructions are provided.
Guidelines / instructions can be found on the Task Guidelines page.
List Style¶
Graded assignments are highlighted.- Team Assignment
- Individual Assignment
Other assignments are assessed, not graded, and are used to provide feedback.
| Task/Deliverable | Due Date Sec 1&2 (Sec 3&4) | Type | Guidelines & Hints | Self-Evaluation Rubric/Checklist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Initiation Phase | ||||
| Classes Begin | 8/27 | |||
| Onboarding Day # 1 | 8/27 (8/28) | Team | Day 1 Agenda | |
| Activities Day # 1 | multiple | Activities | Day 1 Activities | |
| Onboarding Day # 2 | 8/31 (9/01) | Team | Day 2 Agenda | |
| Activities Day # 2 | multiple | Activities | Day 2 Activities | |
| Client Meeting #1 - Kickoff | 9/03 (Day # 3) - 9/10 (Day # 4) approximate date - team and PE to confirm actual date/time | Team | Client Meetings | Feedback Only - Need a feedback form |
| Project Scoping Day # 3 | 9/03 (9/04) | Team | Day 3 Agenda | |
| Activities Day # 3 | multiple | Activities | Day 3 Activities | |
| Labor Day - No Class | 9/07 | |||
| Fabrication Facility Opens | 9/08 | |||
| Project Scoping Day # 4 | 9/10 (9/08) | Team | Day 4 Agenda | |
| Activities Day # 4 | multiple | Activities | Day 4 Activities | |
| On-Line Safety Training | 9/09 (9/07) at 11:59PM | Individual | Safety | None |
| Technical Memo | 9/13 (9/10) at 11:59PM | Individual | Technical Memo | export:Rubrics\Technical Memo Rubric.pdf |
| Project Scoping Day # 5 | 9/14 (9/11) | Team | Day 5 Agenda | |
| Team Standards Agreement | 9/16 (9/14) at 11:59PM | Team | Team Standards Agreement | None |
| Activities Day # 5 | multiple | Activities | Day 5 Activities | |
| Project Planning Phase | ||||
| Draft Engineering Definition | 9/16 (9/14) at 11:59PM | Team | Needs and Requirements | Feedback Only - export:Rubrics\Engineering Definitions Rubric.pdf Need a feedback form |
| User Stories | ||||
| Use Cases | ||||
| Project Scoping Day # 6 | 9/17 (9/15) | Team | Day 6 Agenda | |
| Activities Day # 6 | multiple | Activities | Day 6 Activities | |
| Technical Progress and Project Management #1 | Up to 9/16 (9/14) @ 11:59 PM | Individual | Technical Progress | export:Rubrics\Technical Progress and Project Management #1-Fillable.pdf |
| Individual CE Feedback # 1 | week of 9/21-9/25 | Individual | Individual CE Feedback # 1 | None |
| Project Scoping Day # 7 | 9/21 (9/18) | Team | Day 7 Agenda | |
| Activities Day # 7 | multiple | Activities | Day 7 Activities | |
| Concept Generation & Selection | 9/23 (9/21) @11:59 PM | Team | Concept Generation & Selection | export:Rubrics\Concept Generation & Selection rubric.xlsx |
| Project Scoping Day # 8 | 9/24 (9/22) | Team | Day 8 Agenda | |
| Activities Day # 8 | multiple | Activities | Day 8 Activities | |
| Client Meeting # 2 | 9/25 (Day # 9) - 10/1 (Day # 10) approximate date - team and PE to confirm actual date/time | Team | Client Meetings | export:Rubrics\Client Meeting 2 Rubric.docx |
| Open Issues using EDN | 9/28 (9/25) | Team/Individual | EDN_FAQ | |
| Set Milestones (Versions) Using EDN | 9/28 (9/25) | Team | export:training\Creating Versions from your Statement of Work.mp4 | |
| Project Scoping Day # 9 | 9/28 (9/25) | Team | Day 9 Agenda | |
| Activities Day # 9 | multiple | Activities | Day 9 Activities | |
| Day # 10 | 10/01 (9/29) | Team | Day 10 Agenda | |
| Activities Day # 10 | multiple | Activities | Day 10 Activities | |
| Day # 11 | 10/05 (10/02) | Team | Day 11 and Beyond | |
| Project Execution and Control Phase | ||||
| Technical Progress and Project Management #2 | Up to 10/8 (10/6) @11:59 PM | Individual | Technical Progress | export:Rubrics\Technical Progress and Project Management #2.pdf |
| Columbus Day - No Class | 10/12 | |||
| Board of Directors Review | 10/15 (10/13) | Team | Board of Directors Review | export:Rubrics\TBD |
| Individual | export:Rubric\TBD | |||
| Client Meeting # 3 | 10/22-10/27 approximate date - team and PE to confirm actual date/time | Team | Client Meetings | export:Rubrics\Client Meeting 3 Rubric.docx |
| System Design Report | 10/21 (10/21) @11:59 PM | Team | System Design Report | export:Rubrics\System Design Report Rubric.docx |
| Appendix - Detailed Individual Design | Individual | export:Rubrics\Detailed Individual Design Rubric.docx | ||
| Preliminary Peer Evaluation (Bonus Point) | 10/23 @11:59 PM | Individual | Preliminary Peer Evaluation and Self-Reflection | NA |
| Individual CE Feedback # 2 | week of 10/26-10/30 | Individual | Individual CE Feedback # 2 | Review technical contributions export:Rubrics\Teamwork rubric.docx, export:Rubrics\Oral communication rubric.docx |
| Engineering Definition | 10/29 (10/30) @11:59 PM | Team | Needs and Requirements | export:Rubrics\Engineering Definitions Rubric.pdf |
| User Stories | ||||
| Use Cases | ||||
| Client Meeting # 4 | 11/09 - 11/13 approximate date - team and PE to confirm actual date/time | Team | Client Meetings | Feedback only per export:Rubrics\Client Meeting 3 Rubric.docx |
| Draft Individual Technical Demo Plan | 11/08 (11/09) @11:59 PM | Individual | Individual Technical Demo | Feedback only per export:Rubrics\Individual Technical Demo Rubric.docx |
| Individual CE Feedback # 3 | week of 11/16-11/20 | Individual | Individual CE Feedback # 3 | Review individual performance export:Rubrics\Teamwork rubric.docx, export:Rubrics\Oral communication rubric.docx |
| Technical Progress and Project Management # 3 | Up to 11/16 (11/17) @11:59 PM | Individual | Technical Progress | export:Rubrics\Technical Progress and Project Management Rubric-Fillable.pdf |
| Updated Individual Technical Demo Plan | 11/15 (11/16) @11:59 PM | Individual | Individual Technical Demo | Feedback only per export:Rubrics\Individual Technical Demo Rubric.docx |
| Individual Technical Demo | 11/19 (11/20) In-class | Individual | Individual Technical Demo | export:Rubrics\Individual Technical Demo Rubric.docx |
| Thanksgiving Week (No class) | 11/23 - 11/27 | |||
| Draft Final Report | 12/02 @11:59 PM | Team | Final Design Report | export:Rubrics\Final Design Report Rubric.docx |
| Draft Poster | 12/02 at 11:59PM | Team | Poster | export:Rubrics\Final Poster Rubric.docx |
| Final Poster | 12/08 at 11:59PM | Team | Poster | export:Rubrics\Final Poster Rubric.docx |
| Design Showcase | 12/09 1pm-4pm | Team | Capstone Design Showcase | |
| Final Design Report | 12/11 at 11:59PM | Team | Final Design Report | export:Rubrics\Final Design Report Rubric.docx |
| Appendix - Individual Ethical and Professional Consideration | Individual | export:Rubrics\Ethical and Professional Responsibilities Rubric-Fillable.pdf | ||
| Technical Progress and Project Management #4 | Up to 12/11 at 11:59PM | Individual | Technical Progress | export:Rubrics\Technical Progress and Project Management Rubric-Fillable.pdf |
| Final Design Review (PowerPoint) | ANY weekday during the final week of classes through Exam Week (12/7-12/22) | Team | Final Design Review Instructions | export:Rubrics\Final Design Review Rubric - Fillable.pdf |
| Project Closing Phase | ||||
| Reading Days | 12/14 & 12/15 | |||
| Final Peer Evaluation and Self-Reflection (Bonus Point) | 12/15@11:59PM | Individual | Final Peer Evaluation and Self-Reflection | NA |
| Technology Transfer | During the Final Exam Week (12/16-12/22) | Team | Technology Transfer | NA |
Gantt Style¶
The above list (with different color coding) is presented as a Gantt chart:
High Level Overview¶
Up Front Project Definition and Planning Phase ( by Class Number)
Class # Topics
1 Onboarding (Introduction, Course Information)
2 Onboarding (Course Information, Team Development), Engineering Definition
3 + 4 Project Kickoff Meeting (Client Meeting #1), Engineering Definition, Past Work review
5 Concept Generation
6 Course Tools, Identify Deliverables, Engineering Definition
7 Project Work, Concept Selection
8 Develop Project Plan
9 + 10 Client Meeting #2, Project Plan Review, Project Execution
Remaining Class Meetings - Execute to the Project Plan
Client Meetings #3 & #4, Final Design Review
Action Items¶
Action Items for each day are listed at the end of the Capstone_Daily_Agendas