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Reflection

ABET Outcome Survey

Important Note: These outcomes reflect a personal (student) assessment of the course, not the instructor's assessment.

ABET Outcomes 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
ABET Outcomes for AE 481W/482	(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 and AE 482 Reflection

The yearlong AE Senior Thesis Program was a invaluable part of the 5 year Architectural Engineering curriculum at Penn State. It forced students to work in a professional environment without constant supervision to develop both technical and professional skills. The class allowed for creativity and freedom to utilize a variety of skills learned throughout the 5 years of my education. The skills learned throughout the past two semesters will help me prepare for my career as a structural engineer.

CPEP Reflection

The CPEP discussion board provided students with a very usefully tool to contact real professionals. This allowed students to ask questions and get input from the practice side of engineering instead of a solely technical standpoint. The requirement of making and maintain my own website allowed for a space to organize and showcase my work throughout the project.