Welcome to Adam Weis's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio
Reflection
ABET Outcome Survey
| ABET 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
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a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science,
and engineering |
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X |
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b. An ability to 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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X |
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e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering
problems |
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X |
| f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility |
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g. An ability to communicate effectively |
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| h. The broad education necessary to understand the
impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context |
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i. An ability to engage in life-long
learning |
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| j. A knowledge of contemporary issues |
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k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice |
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| 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 |
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| p. Communication and interaction with other design
professionals in the execution of building projects |
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The two classes that composed the senior thesis this past year were two classes that most students at Penn State do not ever get to see. Most students that write and research thesis are either in the Honors College or are aiming for a higher academic degree. The first class, AE 481W, was not as bad as expected. The intense structure and outline of the corse made it easy to review all components of a building and pick out where the issues lie. Having 4 technical reports also kept students going and made them do the work required for each report. Though some reports were tedious it became a great help for the next semester for AE 482. The base that was created with the 481W class made referencing building elements and problems a breeze. Comming up with solutions to thoes problems is what made AE 482 difficult. The lack of a schedule in 482 served some good purposes. This gave the student the time required to do the apporpriate research to devlope a solution to the problems in their building or provided a range of time to do surveys, polls or case studies. The lack of the schedule made the student push themselves to do the work required for their thesis. Unfortunatly the motivation to complete a thesis can be a daunting task and can quickly demotivate a student. Many students did pull through and got the work required completed and even more so.
I
must add, I am happy the ordeal is over and I did take away some important
lessons on self motivation the ability to research construction industry
issues. I learned a lot about new technology and hope to be able to add
my input about to the company I'm going to work for in the future.
CPEP & Discussion Board Reflection
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