Jonathan Burke

Mechanical
Central Shared Use Facility
Silver Spring, Maryland

This is a student-generated Capstone Project e-Portfolio (CPEP) produced in conjunction with the AE Senior Thesis e-Studio.

Welcome to Jonathan Burke's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio

Reflection

 

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 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 481/482 Course Reflection

The first course, AE 481, was a class designed to teach us how to analyze our existing building, and get a firm understanding of how the mechanical systems work. This class allowed us to become more familiar with industry standards, and design programs such as Carrier's HAP or Trane's TRACE. After completing the first course, AE 482 required the students to redesign or analyze parts of the building. The final project was presented in the form of a written report and presentation.

Throughout the course of this project, I have learned how all the different disciplines interact. One mechanical system can affect civil engineering designs, structural designs, electrical designs, and architectural designs. This project also allowed me to form contacts with many different companies. Overall I was happy with the knowledge I gained by working on this project. I think it was an excellent learning tool to research many aspects of design that is not covered in the normal curriculum.

CPEP Reflection

Aside from the reports and presentations due throughout the year, we had to keep a web page updated. At the start of this project I knew nothing about  web page design. I was happy to see that the pre-designed web pages looked great, and were very easy to update. Even though I did not learn as much as I expected about web page design, I now know the basics of web page layout and design.

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