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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 Meral Kanik. 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.

This is a student-generated Capstone Project e-Portfolio (CPEP) produced in conjunction with the AE Senior Thesis e-Studio.

Reflections on AE Senior Thesis Experience

ABET Outcome Survey

Place a check in the box that best describes the correlation between the ABET Outcomes and what I learned in AE 481W/482: Senior Thesis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AE 481W/482 Course Reflection

The Penn State 5th year AE Senior Thesis is an intensive and challenging year long study which requires the real life applications of class work calculations, project organization, and communication ethics.  This was a very invaluable experience of my college career which forced me to work though the beginning design stages of a project, reinforcing my engineering education, and developing a sense of judgment for making engineering-related decisions on a project.  This project has successfully prepared me for the professional world of engineering.

 

CPEP & Discussion Board Reflection

The use of electronic media was a major benefit for my research.  Not only did it allow work to be done while away from the lab, but it allows my work to be viewed by professionals and future employers.  I was also able to develop web design abilities and it emphasized organizational habits.  It was also beneficial to reference the past thesis work of AE students with the archives.  The discussion board provided a place for questions to be answered at anytime.  Being able to access the questions of former AE students, provided another advantage for research and eliminated some repeated questions.  This feature would not have been successful if it weren't for the effort that the practitioners put forth to help out the students.

ABET Outcomes for AE 481W/482

 Outcome not able to be assessed (Score of 0) Level of ability demonstrated but below acceptable (Score of 1) Minimum acceptable level of ability demonstrated (Score of 2) More than minimum level of ability demonstrated (Score of 3)
a.  An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. - - - X
b.  An ability to analyze and interpret data - - - X
c.  An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs - - - X
e.  An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems - - - X
f.  An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility - - - X
g.  An ability to communicate effectively - - - X
h.  The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context - - - X
i.  An ability to engage in life-long learning - - - X
j.  A knowledge of contemporary issues - - - X
k.  An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice - - - X
o.  Engineering design capabilities in at least two (2) of the three (3) basic curriculum areas of architectural engineering, and that design has been integrated across the breadth of the program - - - X
p.  Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects - - - X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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