This course shall be considered a capstone project for the authentic assessment of the curriculum. The student shall select a project that shall challenge the student and demonstrate various abilities and skills acquired in their previous classes. This project shall include an oral presentation along with a written report and a demonstration of their chosen project. This demonstration may include all associated drawings, a finished part of their design, and an electronic "slide show". This course is designed as a research/lab course to design/improve a consumer product. Instructor shall supply minimal guidance in the development of this project.