Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Electrical & Computer Eng.

Meeting: 8:30AM - 9:50AM MWF (13-JAN-2025 - 25-APR-2025) 

Part of Term: Full Term

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Language of Instruction: Taught in English

Method of Instruction: Face to Face

Credit Hours: 3

 

Prerequisites: ELEC 494

Section Max Enrollment: 0 (permission required) Instructor Permission Required

Section Enrolled: 0

Enrollment data as of: 14-NOV-2024 12:04PM

 

 

Final Exam: No Final Exam

 

Description: ELEC 496 is the second part of a year-long capstone design course required of all BSECE students. In order to fulfill the BSECE degree requirements, students must complete ELEC 494 (SENIOR DESIGN I) in fall semester and ELEC 496 (SENIOR DESIGN II) in spring semester of the same academic year. The course is taught in conjunction with the Senior Design courses in BioEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and NanoEngineering, and Global Health Technologies. Teams of students will design, construct, and document a prototype system to meet specifications determined by the team and the instructor. Senior design projects are the culmination of the Rice engineering experience. Cross-departmental projects are allowed and encouraged, and extensive use will be made of the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen. Many projects will involve advisors from industrial affiliates. Throughout the year, there will be several opportunities for presentations on the project. All teams will present their projects at Rice's Engineering Design Showcase. Additionally, teams are required to enter at least one national or international competition or submit a publication for peer review in an appropriate conference or journal. Top projects will be eligible for several awards from within Rice and outside the university.