Date of Completion
2020
Document Type
Honors College Thesis
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Thesis Type
Honors College, College of Arts and Science Honors
First Advisor
Kenneth Burkman
Second Advisor
Dustin Rand
Third Advisor
William Louisos
Keywords
Agile, Scrum, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Senior Design, SEED
Abstract
As major companies transition to an Agile development methodology it is crucial that mechanical engineering students learn this process before they enter the workforce. In order to prepare students, The University of Vermont’s Mechanical Engineering Senior Design course has implemented an Scrum methodology into its curriculum. This study will look at its implementation and analyze student perceptions after working with Scrum on their senior design projects. Student surveys showed strong support for implementing the Agile methodology, while peer and client feedback maintained a high rating from 2018. In addition, recommendations for future implementation will also be provided.
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Recommended Citation
Gilarde, Michael Vincent, "Analyzing the Implementation of the Agile Methodology in a Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Course" (2020). UVM Patrick Leahy Honors College Senior Theses. 346.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/hcoltheses/346