Penn State AE Senior Thesis
Christopher Nicolais
Mechanical
DASCO Medical Office Building
Saint Joseph Medical Center
Towson, Maryland
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User Note:Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware that the information contained herewith is considered a work-in-progress for this thesis project. Modifications and changes related to the original building designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Christopher Nicolais. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design. |
Reflection
ABET Outcome Survey
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More than minimum level of ability demonstrated |
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering |
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b. An ability to analyze and interpret data |
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c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs |
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e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems |
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f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility |
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g. An ability to communicate effectively |
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h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context |
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i. An ability to engage in life-long learning |
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j. A knowledge of contemporary issues |
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k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice |
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o. Engineering design capabilities in at least two (2) of the (3) basic curriculum areas of architectural engineering, and that design has been integrated across the breadth of the program |
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p. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects |
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AE 481W/482 Course Reflection
The Senior Thesis class and project allowed me to merge the tools and knowledge I have learned throughout my academic career. Engineering courses as well as public speaking and technical writing all came together throughout the various project associated with both AE 481W and AE 482. I enjoyed having the freedom to work at my own pace form a majority of the year, while have due dates also kept me progressing through all my classes.
CPEP & Discussion Board Reflection
The CPEP is a great tool to give people access to all the hard work each student does throughout the year. Creating and maintaining a website, although not the most flashy, is a skill that anybody can benefit from. The ability to just have a forum where information can be uploaded and then read by anyone, especially curious family and friends makes the CPEP page worthwhile. The discussion boards are also a serve a very important function for students who choose to seek the knoweldge of all those professional who are willing to contribute their time to aid in our engineering development. I found that quick and easy answers to small design and code issues were provided by those who participated.