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 Reflections
 

ABET Outcome Survey
for AE 481W/482

Outcome not able to be assessed

Level of ability demonstrated but below acceptable

Minimum acceptable level of ability demonstrated

More than minimum level of ability demonstrated

(Score of 0)

 (Score of 1)

(Score of 2)

(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 (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

AE 481W/482 Course Reflection: This year long senior thesis project helped me make great strides in my development as a student in the Architectural Engineering program at Penn State. I felt like this course offered the most practical means for understanding how professional engineering design works. It tested my ability to analyze and understand a building's current systems and figure out better ways to make the building more efficient. In my particular case, I wish I chose a building on which I actually worked during my internships. The Bellevue Ambulatory Care Pavilion was designed before I interned at Cosentini Associates in New York City. This way, I would've came into my 5th year with a much clearer understanding of my building. Otherwise, I feel like I learned priceless information and techniques in the mechanical focus of Architectural Engineering.

CPEP & Discussion Board Reflection:: For the amount of work that each student put into his or her senior thesis, a public CPEP webstie and Discussion Board was beneficial for our class. These services gave us the opportunity for us to publically display our progress and the work we've put into our projects. They also gave us the opportunity to contact the professional world of engineering for useful advice and suggestions to further enhance our senior theses.