Reflection & ABET Assessment

Senior Thesis Reflection:

The fifth year of Architectural Engineering at Penn State was an invaluable learning experience. The chance to work on a real project with the members of the actual project team is something I am fortunate to have had in college. Both my technical and communication skills were enhanced as a result of this year long process. I learned that when one aspect of a design is changed, all affected parts of the building must be assessed as a consequence. I believe senior thesis has increased my engineering judgement and formal report writing.

CPEP Reflection:

The Capstone Project Electronic Portfolio (CPEP) has been a useful way of organizing all of my work online during my senior thesis. I can access it from any computer with the internet, which has been convenient. It also is an effective way of highlighting my completed work on my senior thesis.

 

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
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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