Capstone Engineering Design and Prototyping Lab

          Module 1: Engineering Design Foundations

Section 1: Introduction to Engineering  
- Lesson 1: What Is Engineering  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is Engineering  
- Lesson 2: Engineering in Everyday Life  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Engineering in Everyday Life

Section 2: Basic Principles of Design  
- Lesson 1: Elements of Design  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Elements of Design  
- Lesson 2: Functionality and Aesthetics  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Functionality and Aesthetics

Section 3: Introduction to Prototyping  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Prototyping Concepts  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Prototyping Concepts  
- Lesson 2: Materials and Methods Overview  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Materials and Methods Overview

Section 4: Simple Tools and Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Basic Tool Usage and Handling  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basic Tool Usage and Handling  
- Lesson 2: Safety Practices in the Workshop  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Safety Practices in the Workshop

Section 5: Introduction to Problem Solving  
- Lesson 1: Defining Problems in Engineering  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Defining Problems in Engineering  
- Lesson 2: Brainstorming and Ideation Techniques  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Brainstorming and Ideation Techniques


Module 2: Prototyping Fundamentals and Materials

Section 1: Material Selection  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Common Materials (Wood, Plastic, Metal)  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Overview of Common Materials (Wood, Plastic, Metal)  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Material Properties and Uses  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Understanding Material Properties and Uses

Section 2: Basic Fabrication Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Cutting, Shaping, and Assembly  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Cutting, Shaping, and Assembly  
- Lesson 2: Gluing, Fastening, and Joining Methods  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Gluing, Fastening, and Joining Methods

Section 3: Introduction to Electronics  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Basic Electronic Components  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Identifying Basic Electronic Components  
- Lesson 2: Reading Simple Electronic Schematics  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Reading Simple Electronic Schematics

Section 4: Circuit Prototyping  
- Lesson 1: Breadboarding Basics and Setup  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Breadboarding Basics and Setup  
- Lesson 2: Hands‐on Circuit Experiments  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Hands‐on Circuit Experiments

Section 5: Workshop Safety  
- Lesson 1: Appropriate Safety Gear and Usage  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Appropriate Safety Gear and Usage  
- Lesson 2: Lab Rules and Best Practices  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Lab Rules and Best Practices


Module 3: Hardware and Software Integration

Section 1: Hardware Basics  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Core Hardware Components  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identifying Core Hardware Components  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Component Functions  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Understanding Component Functions

Section 2: Introduction to Microcontrollers  
- Lesson 1: What Is a Microcontroller?  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: What Is a Microcontroller?  
- Lesson 2: Basic Features and Capabilities  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Basic Features and Capabilities

Section 3: Software Fundamentals for Prototyping  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Coding Concepts  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to Coding Concepts  
- Lesson 2: Simple Programming Exercises  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Programming Exercises

Section 4: Hardware-Software Interaction  
- Lesson 1: How Hardware and Software Communicate  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: How Hardware and Software Communicate  
- Lesson 2: Integrating Basic Sensors  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Integrating Basic Sensors

Section 5: Troubleshooting Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Common Technical Issues  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Identifying Common Technical Issues  
- Lesson 2: Debugging and Corrective Steps  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Debugging and Corrective Steps


Module 4: Design Thinking and User-Centered Design

Section 1: Design Thinking Overview  
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Design Thinking Process  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding the Design Thinking Process  
- Lesson 2: The Importance of Iterative Problem Solving  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Importance of Iterative Problem Solving

Section 2: Empathy and User Research  
- Lesson 1: Learning to See Through User Perspectives  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learning to See Through User Perspectives  
- Lesson 2: Conducting User Interviews and Observations  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Conducting User Interviews and Observations

Section 3: Ideation Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Brainstorming and Mind Mapping  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Brainstorming and Mind Mapping  
- Lesson 2: Translating Ideas into Concepts  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Translating Ideas into Concepts

Section 4: Prototyping within Design Thinking  
- Lesson 1: Rapid Prototyping Strategies  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Rapid Prototyping Strategies  
- Lesson 2: Iterative Testing and Refinement  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Iterative Testing and Refinement

Section 5: Evaluation and Feedback  
- Lesson 1: Methods for Testing Prototypes  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Methods for Testing Prototypes  
- Lesson 2: Collecting and Analyzing Feedback  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Collecting and Analyzing Feedback


Module 5: Capstone Project Planning and Execution

Section 1: Capstone Project Overview  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to the Capstone Project  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to the Capstone Project  
- Lesson 2: Project Goals, Expectations, and Milestones  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Project Goals, Expectations, and Milestones

Section 2: Project Planning  
- Lesson 1: Defining Project Scope and Objectives  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Defining Project Scope and Objectives  
- Lesson 2: Creating Timelines and Resource Plans  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating Timelines and Resource Plans

Section 3: Prototype Development  
- Lesson 1: Building Your Prototype Step by Step  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Building Your Prototype Step by Step  
- Lesson 2: Integrating Hardware, Software, and Design  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Integrating Hardware, Software, and Design

Section 4: Project Management  
- Lesson 1: Effective Project Management Strategies  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Effective Project Management Strategies  
- Lesson 2: Fostering Team Collaboration and Communication  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Fostering Team Collaboration and Communication

Section 5: Project Presentation and Reflection  
- Lesson 1: Preparing a Clear and Impactful Presentation  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Preparing a Clear and Impactful Presentation  
- Lesson 2: Demonstrating Prototypes and Reflecting on Learning  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Demonstrating Prototypes and Reflecting on Learning