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FALL SEMESTER OVERVIEW<\/h1>\n\n

SEMESTER OVERVIEW & ESSENTIALS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the ELECOMP Capstone Program! This section contains essential information about the semester, grading, and important roadmaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project Roadmap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Complete timeline of project milestones and deadlines for the capstone program. Includes all deliverable due dates and presentation schedules.<\/p>\n\n\nView Roadmap<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Grading Breakdown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Detailed description of how course grades are calculated, including weights for each assignment, presentation, and final deliverable.<\/p>\n\n\nView Grading Breakdown<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LinkedIn Professional Presence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each team has an assigned date (October 1 – November 24) to post about their capstone project on LinkedIn. This showcases your work to potential employers and the engineering community. Check the schedule, write your draft using the example provided, get Dr. Sunak’s approval 2 days early, then one teammate posts and others repost.<\/p>\n\n\nView LinkedIn Posting Schedule<\/a>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

ENROLLMENT FORM<\/h1>\n\n\n

Access all the necessary enrollment information and administrative forms for the ELECOMP Capstone Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Permission Number Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In order to enroll in ELE480, Capstone Design, you will need a Permission Number from Professor Sunak. This will be sent to you on satisfactory completion of the Enrollment Form, which can be downloaded from the link below. Provide full details to all the questions posed in the Form. Take your time to study carefully the Symposium results of the 19 teams during the 2024-2025 academic year; links are provided in the Form. You are asked to select the top 3 projects, to give us more details of your expertise and passion areas in your major. Some projects may be continued during the 2025-2026 academic year; many new ones will be added.<\/p>\n\n\nEnrollment Form<\/a>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

SUPPORTING FORMS<\/h1>\n\n

SUPPORTING FORMS & DOCUMENTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Important forms and guidelines required throughout the capstone program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guidelines for Purchase Orders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Complete procedures for submitting purchase requests for project materials and equipment. Includes approval process and required documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trip Release Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Required form for all off-campus project-related travel. Must be submitted at least one week before planned site visits or sponsor meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AI Policy for Design Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Official policy document outlining guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence in ELECOMP Capstone Design projects. Covers data privacy requirements, permissible use cases, and educational considerations. Required reading for all students.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Intellectual Property Agreement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Required agreement outlining intellectual property rights, confidentiality terms, and publication guidelines between students and industry sponsors. Must be signed by all team members on industry-sponsored projects. URI-based projects are exempt.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TECHNICAL TRAINING<\/h1>\n\n

TECHNICAL TRAINING & COURSE MATERIALS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Access technical resources and training materials to help with the hands-on aspects of your capstone project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PCB Design for Professional Elective<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

See details of the PCB Design Course, which can be used as a 4th Professional Elective by Petition. Offered Fall 2025 semester, Thursdays, 5:15pm to 9pm.<\/p>\n\n\nView PDF<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Basic Soldering Techniques<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Essential soldering techniques and best practices for circuit board assembly. Learn proper component placement, soldering iron techniques, and inspection methods.<\/p>\n\n\nView Slideshow<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n

DIGITAL LOGBOOK & PROJECT MANAGEMENT<\/h1>\n\n

To help you stay organized and streamline the documentation process throughout the year, we have implemented a dedicated digital management system using Google Drive. This guide will explain how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How It Works:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Your Project Folder:<\/strong> Your team will be given a dedicated, shared Google Drive folder. This is your team’s central hub. You will have access to this folder when the teams have been decided.<\/li>\n
  2. Your Personal Sub-Folder:<\/strong> Inside your team’s folder, you will find a personal sub-folder with your name on it. This is your private workspace.<\/li>\n
  3. Your Logbook & Timesheet:<\/strong> Inside your personal folder, you will find two pre-configured files waiting for you:\n