REFLECTION

WESTINGHOUSE BUILDING 4
CRANBERRY, PA

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 Jonathan Fisher.  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.

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

5

X

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

X

5

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

Course Reflection

Senior Thesis has been a beneficial and unique class that allowed for the majority of classwork to be done independently.  The fall portion of thesis (AE 481W) allowed me to investigate all of my building’s systems and components, which were different than every other student’s building.  The spring thesis work (AE 482W) was difficult, but also more rewarding.  For this portion of the class the ideas, information, and conclusions all had to be drawn through hard investigation into our individual buildings and circumstances.  I feel the best part about this portion of the class was the contact with industry professionals.  Books and charts will provide much of the information for building systems, but talking with someone that does the work daily can provide invaluable information for particular cases. 

CPEP Reflection

Creating a website for a project of this magnitude was definitely beneficial.  Using a website allows readers to easily look back at all of the background work that was completed in order to make the final conclusions found in the final report.  Showcasing my work on the web is also something I am glad to be able to do. This provides an easy way to display my thesis work to employers, coworkers, or family members. 

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