===== Capstone Project Wiki =====

This document provides information about succeeding in the Capstone class and on your Capstone project.  Class-specific information is found here.

In addition to this document, there are two books to help you learn about product development: 
  *[[https://byucapstone.byu.edu/mattson-sorensen.pdf|Product Development: Principles and Tools for Creating Desirable and Transferable Designs]]
  *[[https://byucapstone.byu.edu/sites/default/files/reference-materials/design-decisions.pdf|Design Decisions: Integrated Product Design Handbook]] 

Please reference these books frequently for general product development process information.

==== Syllabus====

The [[.:syllabus:]] describes the structure of the Capstone class and provides information about organization, procedures, and policies.  It also presents the grading algorithms used to establish your grade in Capstone.

Please note that the syllabus provides an overview.  Detailed information for most topics included in the syllabus is found by following the links in the syllabus.  
==== At-a-Glance Schedules ====

[[.:at-a-glance_schedules:home]] are designed to let you see everything required by class in each semester on a single page.  There are some dates that are specifically for your team that will not be shown in the At-a-Glance tables, although there are placeholders.

You can download the At-a-Glance schedules in pdf and xls format for your use.

**[[.:at-a-glance_schedules:Fall Semester Student]]**\\ 
**[[.:at-a-glance_schedules:Fall Semester Coach]]**\\ 
**[[.:at-a-glance_schedules:Winter Semester Student]]**\\ 
**[[.:at-a-glance_schedules:Winter Semester Coach]]**\\ 

====Design Reviews====

[[.:Design Reviews:home]] has documents that will help you advance your design and succeed in your design reviews.  It has detailed information that helps you understand the materials needed for each design review.

**[[.:Design Reviews:Opportunity Development Review]]**\\
**[[.:Design Reviews:Concept Review]]**\\
**[[.:Design Reviews:Architecture Review and Fall Semester Design Report]]**\\
**[[.:Design Reviews:Winter Planning Review]]**\\
**[[.:Design Reviews:Subsystem Engineering Review]]**\\
**[[.:Design Reviews:System Refinement Review and Final Design Report]]**\\
**[[.:Design Reviews:Project Success Agreement]]** \\
**[[.:Design Reviews:Formatting Printed Reports]]** \\
**[[.:Artifacts:Artifact Formatting]]**


====Assignments====

These Capstone [[.:Assignments:]] help you communicate with others, develop skills in project management, and keep your sponsor informed of your progress to allow you to better succeed in Capstone. 

===All Year===
**[[.:Assignments:All Year:Discussions and Instructional Packets]]**\\
**[[.:Assignments:All Year:Weekly Status Updates]]**\\
**[[.:Assignments:All Year:Individual Contribution Summary Worksheet]]**\\
**[[.:Assignments:All Year:Peer and Coach Evaluations]]**\\
**[[.:Assignments:All Year:Presentations]]**\\
**[[.:Assignments:All Year:Product Development Exam]]**

===Fall Semester===
**[[.:Assignments:Fall:Team Name and Logo]]**\\
**[[.:Assignments:Fall:Team Shirts]]**

===Winter Semester===
**[[.:Assignments:Winter:Project Poster]]**\\
**[[.:Assignments:Winter:Project Description]]**\\
**[[.:Assignments:Winter:Design Fair]]**\\
**[[.:Assignments:Winter:Checkout Clearance]]**


====Artifacts====

[[.:Artifacts:]] provides information to help you prepare excellent artifacts that reflect
your excellent design.  Use this section as a reference as you work on your project.

**[[.:Artifacts:Artifact Overview]]**\\
**[[.:Artifacts:Design Artifacts]]**\\
**[[.:Artifacts:Artifact Formatting]]**\\
**[[.:Artifacts:Engineering Drawing Standards]]**\\
**[[.:Artifacts:Requirements Artifacts]]**\\
**[[.:Artifacts:Software Artifacts]]**\\
**[[.:Artifacts:Test Artifacts]]**\\
**[[.:Artifacts:Project Data Archive]]**

====Software Projects====
[[.:Software Projects:]] 

====Purchasing and Travel====

[[.:Purchasing and Travel:]] shows you how to purchase things using your team budget as well
as how to travel on Capstone business. 

**[[.:Purchasing and Travel:Purchasing Qualification Exam]]**\\
**[[.:Purchasing and Travel:On-campus Purchases]]**\\
**[[.:Purchasing and Travel:Orders]]**\\
**[[.:Purchasing and Travel:Purchase Orders]]**\\ 
**[[.:Purchasing and Travel:Project Budget]]**\\
**[[.:Purchasing and Travel:Reimbursement]]**\\
**[[.:Purchasing and Travel:Returns]]**\\
**[[.:Purchasing and Travel:Service Providers]]**\\
**[[.:Purchasing and Travel:Shipping and Receiving]]**\\
**[[.:Purchasing and Travel:Travel]]**\\
**[[.:Purchasing and Travel:Vehicle Rental]]**

====Office Resources====

[[.:Office Resources:]] describes how to get support for office work and your team workspace.

**[[.:Office Resources:Office Resources]]**\\
**[[.:Office Resources:Team Workspace]]**


====Tools for Success====
[[.:Tools:]] contains things that have been found to be helpful by teams over the years.  Scan through these, and carefully
review those that apply to your project.

**[[.:Tools:Circuit Boards]]**\\
**[[.:Tools:Design Competitions]]**\\
**[[.:Tools:Hardware Resources]]**\\
**[[.:Tools:People Who Can Help]]**\\
**[[.:Tools:Safety Plans]]**\\ 
**[[.:Tools:Software Resources]]**\\
**[[.:Tools:Team Member Effectiveness]]**\\
**[[.:Tools:Tuckman Team Stages]]**\\
**[[.:Tools:Wiring Tips]]**

====Website Help====
Visit [[.:website-help:|Website Help]] for instructions on how to use the [[https://byucapstone.byu.edu|byucapstone.byu.edu]] website


====Examples of Student Work====

Examples of student work from past years are found in [[.:examples:]]

**[[.:Examples:Examples]]** \\

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====Coach Reference====
Reference information to help coaches succeed in their responsibilities is found in the **[[Coach Reference]]**.

**[[Overview of Responsibilities]]** \\
**[[Design Review Grading]]** \\
**[[Individual Mentoring]]** \\
**[[Mentoring in Product Development]]** \\
**[[Mentoring in Project Completion]]** \\
**[[Mentoring in Teamwork]]** \\
**[[Time Expectations]]** \\
**[[Getting Started]]** \\
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