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Rachel A. Chicchi / Structural Option / 2008-2009
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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

(Score of 0)

 (Score of 1)

(Score of 2)

(Score of 3)

a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

 

 

 

3

b. An ability to analyze and interpret data

 

 

 

3

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

 

 

 

3

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

 

 

 

3

f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

 

 

 

3

g. An ability to communicate effectively

 

 

 

3

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

 

 

2

 

i. An ability to engage in life-long learning

 

 

 

3

j. A knowledge of contemporary issues

 

 

2

 

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

 

 

 

3

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

 

 

 

3

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

 

 

 

3

 


Personal Reflection

I remember watching senior thesis presentations last year thinking ‘How am I going to learn all of this in just one year?’  Looking back, it is really amazing how much I have learned through working on my senior thesis project.  This project gave me a better feel for the process of designing buildings, made me much more familiar with the codes, made me learn to be resourceful and ask questions, but also to think like an engineer and make logical assumptions whenever possible.  It taught me time management and dedication and really gave me an appreciation for the Penn State AE Department and all that I have learned over the past 5 years.

CPEP Reflection

The CPEP Discussion Board proved to be an invaluable resource for the fifth-year students.  The ability to have feedback and answers from knowledgeable professionals readily available was an enormous factor in helping each student succeed.  Through the discussion board, I met a number of professionals who continually provided guidance and assistance throughout my project.  Their dedication to the Penn State AE program is crucial to the success of the program.


 
 
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Contact Rachel Chicchi: rac281@psu.edu
 

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 Rachel Chicchi. 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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