Reflection

Course Reflection

AE 481W/482 was the perfect opportunity to research, apply, and summarize five years of PSU AE curriculum. Throughout both the fall and spring semesters I was constantly referencing textbooks and class notes from previous courses. Senior Thesis also provided an important life lesson in time management. I enjoyed both the structure of the fall semester and the freedom of the spring semester. By creating my own schedule in the spring semester I was able to honestly assess my individual progress and work to meet my own deadlines.

CPEP Reflection

Prior to completion of these courses I had only limited experience with creating and updating personal websites. I enjoyed the challenge of learning the Adobe Dreamweaver program fully and now feel accomplished for having created this site. The Capstone Project Electronic Portfolio (CPEP) was also a great tool for keeping all necessary documentation in one secure place. It was extremely beneficial to be able to access the website from any computer source.

For a PDF version of the ABET Outcome Survey, please click here.

Important Note: These outcomes reflect a personal (student) assessment of the course, not the instructor's assessment.

Special thanks to the VCU SOM Project Team, specifically Gilbane Building Company, Ballinger, and Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, for supplying all rendered images.

The Capstone Project Electronic Portfolio (CPEP) is a web-based project and information center. It contains material produced for a year-long Senior Thesis class. Its purpose, in addition to providing central storage of individual assignments, is to foster communication and collaboration between student, faculty consultant, course instructors, and industry consultants. This website is dedicated to the research and analysis conducted via guidelines provided by the Department of Architectural Engineering. For an explanation of this capstone design course and its requirements click here.

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 Marissa Delozier. 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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