Jonathan E. Aberts

Structural
Best Buy Main Corporate Campus: Building D
Richfield, MN

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

Welcome to Jonathan E. Aberts's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio

Reflection

 

ABET Outcome Survey

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

5

5

5

O

b. An ability to analyze and interpret data

5

5

5

O

c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

5

5

5

O

e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

5

5

5

O

f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

5

5

O

5

g. An ability to communicate effectively

5

5

5

O

h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

5

5

O

5

i. An ability to engage in life-long learning

5

5

5

O

j. A knowledge of contemporary issues

5

5

O

5

k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

5

5

5

O

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

5

5

O

5

p. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects

5

5

O

5

AE 481W/482 Course Reflection

Senior Thesis was a great experience over the last two semesters. The fall brought many many challenges including how to network with professionals in order to obtain building drawings. Also, advanced analysis procedures had to be investigated on our own since the course offered very little direction in terms how to go about studying the building. The fall semester helped to introduce the professional side of our soon to be careers but tied well into the college curriculum.

The spring semester really threw each of us into time management, since the course was not as structured as in the fall. It also made us rely heavily on being able to speak with other students, faculty, and industry professionals. The presentations were great to watch, since most of the technical issues that other students studied were unknown.

Overall the course-work that was done over the last year was both challenging and rewarding. The thesis advisors could not have been more helpful and always had an answer to what seemed to be the most difficult of questions. More knowledge was obtained in this course than any other course in the curriculum and should provide a solid stepping stone into the professional world.

CPEP & Discussion Board Reflection

The CPEP websites are a good contribution to senior thesis because they allow the world to view the work that we have spent so much time on over the last two semesters. It is important to be able to view previous student's work to help current students accomplish thesis goals. The CPEP websites also provide a way for us to do this.

 

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