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Continuation of A E 481W for students in the BAE/MAE integrated program. Engineering analysis of building systems; emphasis on analysis and design of building structural, mechanical, lighting/electrical, and construction related systems. Final written report, web-based project portfolio and verbal presentations are required.

AE 481W

This course is designed to give fifth-year integrated program students practical experience and guidance under the thesis faculty in the design and evaluation of all structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting, construction and enclosure systems of the building in a comprehensive and interdisciplinary method. Experience in integration of systems, and technical report writing is provided. Additionally, professional practice standards, ethics and issues are explored.  Professional visual, written and oral presentation skills are developed. Computer applications are encouraged. Presentation and report emphasizes the student's discipline. Final presentation to faculty jury. Selected students then present to a jury of visiting professionals.

Topics

1. Implementation of proposal approved in AE 481W
2. System and methods comparisons including costs and scheduling
3. Creation of new work in student's option area
4. Analysis of impact of new work to breadth areas (other AE options)
5. Professional practice and current industry issues related to building type
6. Ethics in professional engineering practice (Satisfies SARI requirement)
7. Presentation techniques/communication skills, final report

75% - Project Capstone Report and Presentation
25% - Capstone Project Management (updating personal Capstone website, progress schedules, presentation outline / sample slides, class attendance, meeting with discipline consultants)

Students must fully participate in the ethics component to receive credit for satisfying Scholarship and Research Integrity Training required of all graduate students by the Graduate School

5 classes/week, 2 hours/class