Drew Heilman • Construction Management • 2009-2010

 



 
 
 

 

Reflection

AE 481/482 Reflection

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

5

5

5

x

b. An ability to analyze and interpret data

5

5

5

x

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

5

5

x

5

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

5

5

5

x

f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

5

5

5

x

g. An ability to communicate effectively

5

5

5

x

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

5

5

5

x

i. An ability to engage in life-long learning

5

5

5

x

j. A knowledge of contemporary issues

5

5

5

x

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

5

5

5

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

5

5

x

5

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

5

5

5

x

 

AE 481/482 Reflection

The AE Senior Thesis experience has been a learning experience testing my time management, technical skills, creativity and industry communication.  When working on this project I was able to complete my work at my own pace and during time that suited my schedule.  However, it was good that the faculty gave milestones to which certain work must be completed in order to keep the project on track for completion.  Throughout this project I was able to utilize my technical skills that I have acquired over my collegiate career at Penn State.  The Senior Thesis experience allowed me research topics that were of interest to me and would like to gain more knowledge of for my future in the construction industry.  Finally, this project allowed me to interact with a variety of current industry members to gain ideas and knowledge of areas of research.  This was a very valuable experience to help introduce me to what I will be performing in my professional career.

CPEP and Discussion Board Reflection

The CPEP was a wonderful way of sharing my ongoing work with my professors, peers and family members.  This is a good way of submitting work instead of printing out numerous copies of my work throughout the semester.  This exercise was also a great learning experience testing students creativity and website making skills.  I did not use the Discussion Board service throughout the Fall 09 and Spring 10 semesters.  I was fortunate enough to have wonderful contacts within my general contracting company and subcontractors affiliated with my project.  From these contacts I was able to obtain all of the information I required to complete my work.

  
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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 Drew Heilman. 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.
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 click here.
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