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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 Daniel Donecker. 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.
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Senior Thesis Reflection
After completing my senior thesis, I realize that what I knew beforehand doesn't compare at all to what I know now. I learned how to learn on my own without help from professors. I would consider this one of the greatest accomplishments of my college career because being able to learn on your own is a key skill that one needs in order to grow as an engineer. Before taking the senior thesis class, I had a lot of knowlege, but didn't know how to apply it. Through Thesis I learned how to interperate code provisions and actually apply the principals I have learned throughout the years at Penn State. After completing fy final year in the Architectural Engineering Program, I realize that I am capable of creating sound engineering designs while still realizing time constraints.
CPEP Reflection
The Capstone Project Electronic Portfolio (CPEP) that I was required to create during my senior thesis, was a very useful tool during my senior year. Although it was sometimes annoying to post online what I had accomplished, it allowed me to thoroughly keep track of how much I had done and still needed to get done. CPEP is also a great way of communicating to your professors that you are infact working hard on your thesis.
| ABET OUTCOMES FOR AE 481W/897 | Outcome not able to be assed | Level Of ability demonstrated but below acceptable | Minimum Acceptable level of ability demonstrated | More than Minimum level of ability demonstrated |
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| An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering | x | |||
| An ability to analyze and interpret data | x | |||
| An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs | x | |||
| An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems | x | |||
| An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | x | |||
| An ability to communicate effectively | x | |||
| The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context | x | |||
| An ability to engage in life-long learning | x | |||
| A knowledge of contemporary issues | x | |||
| An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | x | |||
| 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 | |||
| Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects | x |
The Capstone Project Electronic Portfolio (CPEP) is a web-based project and information center. It contains material produced for a year-long Senior Thesis class. Its purpose, in addition to providing central storage of individual assignments, is to foster communication and collaboration between student, faculty consultant, course instructors, and industry consultants. This website is dedicated to the research and analysis conducted via guidelines provided by the Department of Architectural Engineering. For an explanation of this capstone design course and its requirements, visit AE Thesis. |