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 | 1/12 | |||
| Onboarding Day # 1 | 1/12 (1/13) | Team | Day 1 Agenda | |
| Assignments Day # 1 | multiple | Assignment | Day 1 Assignments | |
| Onboarding Day # 2 | 1/15 (1/16) | Team | Day 2 Agenda | |
| Assignments Day # 2 | multiple | Assignment | Day 2 Assignments | |
| Martin Luther King Day (No class) | 1/19 | |||
| Client Meeting #1 - Kickoff | 1/20(Day # 3) - 1/26 (Day # 4) approximate date - team and PE to confirm actual date/time | Team | Client Meetings | Feedback Only |
| Project Scoping Day # 3 | 1/22 (1/20) | Team | Day 3 Agenda | |
| Assignments Day # 3 | multiple | Assignment | Day 3 Assignments | |
| Project Scoping Day # 4 | 1/26 (1/24) | Team | Day 4 Agenda | |
| Assignments Day # 4 | multiple | Assignment | Day 4 Assignments | |
| Fabrication Facility Opens | 1/26 | |||
| Benchmarking Memo | 1/28 (1/26) @11:59 PM | Individual | Benchmarking Memo | export:Rubrics\Benchmarking Memo Rubric.pdf |
| Project Scoping Day # 5 | 1/29 (1/27) | Team | Day 5 Agenda | |
| Assignments Day # 5 | multiple | Assignment | Day 5 Assignments | |
| On-Line Safety Training | 2/1 (1/29) @11:59 PM | Individual | Safety | None |
| Project Planning Phase | ||||
| Team Standards Agreement | 2/1 (1/29) @11:59 PM | Team | Team Standards Agreement | None |
| Engineering Definition | 2/1 (1/29) @11:59 PM | Team | Needs and Requirements | Feedback Only - export:Rubrics\Engineering Definitions Rubric.pdf |
| User Stories | ||||
| Use Cases | ||||
| Set Milestones (Versions) Using EDN | 2/2 (1/30) | Team | export:training\Creating Versions from your Statement of Work.mp4 | |
| Project Scoping Day # 6 | 2/2 (1/30) | Team | Day 6 Agenda | |
| Assignments Day # 6 | multiple | Assignment | Day 6 Assignments | |
| Technical Progress and Project Management #1 | Up to 2/2 (1/30) @ 11:59 PM | Individual | Technical Progress | export:Rubrics\Technical Progress and Project Management #1-Fillable.pdf |
| Individual CE Feedback # 1 | 2/3-2/9 | Individual | Individual CE Feedback # 1 | None |
| Project Scoping Day # 7 | 2/5 (2/3) | Team | Day 7 Agenda | |
| Assignments Day # 7 | multiple | Assignment | Day 7 Assignments | |
| Concept Generation & Selection | 2/9 (2/6) @11:59 PM | Team | Concept Generation & Selection | export:Rubrics\Concept Generation & Selection rubric.xlsx |
| Project Scoping Day # 8 | 2/9 (2/6) | Team | Day 8 Agenda | |
| Assignments Day # 8 | multiple | Assignment | Day 8 Assignments | |
| Client Meeting # 2 | 2/10 (Day # 9) - 2/17 (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 | 2/12 (2/10) | Team/Individual | EDN_FAQ | |
| Project Scoping Day # 9 | 2/12 (2/10) | Team | Day 9 Agenda | |
| Assignments Day # 9 | multiple | Assignment | Day 9 Assignments | |
| President's Day (No Class) | 2/16 | |||
| Day # 10 & Beyond | 2/17 (2/13) | Team | Day 10 Agenda | |
| Assignments Day # 10 | multiple | Assignment | Day 10 Assignments | |
| Day # 11 & Beyond | 2/19 (2/20) | Team | Day 11 and Beyond | |
| Project Execution and Control Phase | ||||
| Individual CE Feedback # 2 | 2/23-2/27 | Individual | Individual CE Feedback # 2 | Review technical contributions export:Rubrics\Teamwork rubric.docx, export:Rubrics\Oral communication rubric.docx |
| Technical Progress and Project Management #2 | Up to 2/23 (2/24) @11:59 PM | Individual | Technical Progress | export:Rubrics\Technical Progress and Project Management #2.pdf |
| Spring Break (No class) | 3/2-3/6 | |||
| Client Meeting # 3 | 3/12-3/17 approximate date - team and PE to confirm actual date/time | Team | Client Meetings | export:Rubrics\Client Meeting 3 Rubric.docx |
| System Design Report | 3/13 @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) | Updated! 3/16 @11:59 PM | Individual | Preliminary Peer Evaluation and Self-Reflection | NA |
| Engineering Definition | 3/23 (3/24) @11:59 PM | Team | Needs and Requirements | export:Rubrics\Engineering Definitions Rubric.pdf |
| User Stories | ||||
| Use Cases | ||||
| Individual CE Feedback # 3 | As needed (Before 3/27) | 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 3/26 (3/27) @11:59 PM | Individual | Technical Progress | export:Rubrics\Technical Progress and Project Management Rubric-Fillable.pdf |
| Client Meeting # 4 | Week 12: 4/2-4/7 approximate date - team and PE to confirm actual date/time | Team | Client Meetings | Feedback only per export:Rubrics\Client Meeting 3 Rubric.docx |
| Individual Technical Demo Plan | 4/7 @11:59 PM | Individual | Individual Technical Demo | Feedback only per export:Rubrics\Individual Technical Demo Rubric.docx |
| Updated Individual Technical Demo Plan | 4/12 @11:59 PM | Individual | Individual Technical Demo | Feedback only per export:Rubrics\Individual Technical Demo Rubric.docx |
| Draft Final Report | 4/12 @11:59 PM | Team | Final Design Report | export:Rubrics\Final Design Report Rubric.docx |
| Individual Technical Demo | 4/13 (4/14) In-class | Individual | Individual Technical Demo | export:Rubrics\Individual Technical Demo Rubric.docx |
| Draft Poster | 4/15 @11:59 PM | Team | Poster | export:Rubrics\Final Poster Rubric.docx |
| Final Poster | 4/19 @11:59 PM | Team | Poster | export:Rubrics\Final Poster Rubric.docx |
| Design Showcase | 4/22 1pm-4pm | Team | Capstone Design Showcase | |
| Final Design Report | 4/29 @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 4/29 @ 11:59 PM | 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 (4/27-5/8) | Team | Final Design Review Instructions | export:Rubrics\Final Design Review Rubric - Fillable.pdf |
| Individual | ||||
| Project Closing Phase | ||||
| Final Peer Evaluation and Self-Reflection (Bonus Point) | 5/3 @11:59PM | Individual | Final Peer Evaluation and Self-Reflection | NA |
| Technology Transfer | During the Final Exam Week (5/4-5/8) | Team | Technology Transfer | NA |
Gantt Style¶
The above list (with different color coding) is presented as a Gantt chart:
Action Items¶
Action Items for each day are listed at the end of the Capstone_Daily_Agendas