Presentation | Senior Thesis

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reflection

The AE Senior Thesis Project was a very valuable year-long experience that provided the opportunity to apply knowledge obtained throughout the past five years from architectural engineering coursework and internship experiences. This expierience required time management and organizational skills because a significant amount of work was distributed over several months, and responsible creation of and adherance to a rigorous schedule was essential.

Although the discussion board is a highly useful feature for attaining reliable information from experienced professionals, I found that I did not use this tool as frequently as I thought that I might. In seeking assistance for this senior thesis, I found that I most frequently contacted members of the design team responsible for the original design of Sherrerd Hall.

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

b. an ability to analyze and interpret data

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

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

f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

g. an ability to communicate effectively

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

i. an ability to engage in life-long learning

j. a knowledge of contemporary issues

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

o. engineering design capabilities in at least two (2) of the three (3) basic curriculum areas of architectural engineering, and that design has been integrated across the breadth of the program

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

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 Jamie Devenger. 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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