Hospital Patient Tower
East Coast, U.S.A.
Matthew Peyton
Structural Option
 
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Reflection
 
ABET Outcomes
 

Senior Thesis Reflection

The fifth year senior thesis project is an intergral part of the Architectural Engineering curriculum at Penn State. It brings together all of the knowledge gained during the five years of engineering course work. It provides the student with the oppertunity to take what they have learned in the classroom and apply it to real world experence. The course and project forces students to make engineering decisions and execute them which is an essential quality to become a successful engineer.

CPEP Reflection

I think that the use of the electronic portfolio was beneficial for the course. It allowed employers to review the work of potential candidates, and it was a good way to organize and summarize each student's work throughout the year.

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

 

 

 

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

 

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