Kyle Tennant's Senior Thesis

ABET Outcome Survey
Important Note: These outcomes reflect a personal assessment of the course, not the instructor's assessment.

XABET 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

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

AE 481W/482 Course Reflection

The senior thesis project was a crucial piece of my education in Architectural Engineering. The senior thesis project allowed me to connect and relate everything I had learned in previous courses. The ability to work through a complete design, solving problems along the way, was a great learning experience that helped me grow as an engineer. The technical assignments throughout the first semester provided broad, yet helpful guidance, and the design in the second semester was a great experience. This project truly let me see the totality of the design process.

CPEP & Discussion Board Reflection

The CPEP website layouts were a valuable way to presentation of our work throughout the year in an organized manor. It is also a great resource that is available to friends and family, as well as industry members. Additionally, the Discussion Board was also a valuable tool throughout the year. The availability of industry members to easily interact with industry professionals in order to gather opinions, recommendations, and advice was incredibly useful. I know everyone greatly appreciated the assistance.

“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‐inprogress
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 Christopher
Ankeny. 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.”

Hyatt Place North Shore

Pittsburgh, PA

Kyle Tennant

Structural Option

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ABET Outcome Survey Important Note: These outcomes reflect a personal assessment of the course, not the instructor's assessment.