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*Please Note: These outcomes reflect the student's personal assessment of the course

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A. An ability to apply Knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
    

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B. An ability of analyze and interpret data
    

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

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

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E. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
    

 

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F. An ability to communicate effectively
    

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

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H. An ability to engage in lifelong learning
    

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I. A knowledge of contemporary issues
    

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

 

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K. 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
    

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

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Senior Thesis Course Reflection

This AE senior thesis course has been a valuable learning experience for me. Through Penn State’s AE department, I was able to apply all that I have learned over the past 5 years to an in-depth building redesign project. Through this thesis project, I was able to gain experience that I wouldn’t have been exposed to in the classroom. This project has helped solidify my knowledge of structural engineering so that I can now perform design tasks more quickly and effectively. This thesis project has undoubtedly helped prepare me for a successful professional career as a structural engineer.

 

CPEP Reflection

Through the use of the Capstone Project Electronic Portfolio (CPEP), I was able to create a web page documenting my process throughout the year and share it with industry professionals, friends and family. The use of Dreamweaver helped familiarize me with basic website design as well which is something not covered in the AE curriculum. This knowledge and skill may prove useful during my career.
 
     
     
     
     
 
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Site users please be advised:
While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware thatthe 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 Stephan Northrop. 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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