SYDE 462Systems Design Engineering Capstone Project 2
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Engineering
- Subject
- Systems Design Engineering
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
The second half of a two-term engineering design project continuing the systems design project sequence. Students work in small groups applying the principles of systems design engineering to a situation of concern of their own choosing. Students have individual project supervisors as well as an overall co-ordinator who provides the framework for the term assessments.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
- SYDE461 - Systems Design Engineering Capstone Project 1 (0.50)
- Students must be in level 4B
- Enrolled in H-Systems Design Engineering
- Must have completed the following:
Antirequisites
- Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
- BME462 - Biomedical Engineering Design Workshop 3 (0.50)
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRJ 001 | 4360 | 0 / 110 | TTh 16:00–17:50 |
| PRJ 701 | 1761 | 93 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
50% liked it56% easy53% useful
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My recommendation is to make sure you pick team members with skills and experience in all major aspects of your project, and to keep your scope as. narrow. as. possible.
Mar 2023 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
As with all CAPSTONE projects, it's what you make of it. Lots of deliverables.
Apr 2022 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
A controversial course to say the least.
Mar 2015 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
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