Welcome to Noah J. Ashbaugh's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio
Reflection
ABET Outcomes for AE 481W/482 |
Outcome not able to be
assessed |
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 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
P |
b. An ability to analyze and interpret data |
5 |
5 |
5 |
P |
c. An ability to design a system, component, or process
to meet desired needs |
5 |
5 |
5 |
P |
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering
problems |
5 |
5 |
5 |
P |
f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility |
5 |
5 |
P |
5 |
g. An ability to communicate effectively |
5 |
5 |
P |
5 |
h. The broad education necessary to understand the
impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context |
5 |
5 |
5 |
P |
i. An ability to engage in life-long
learning |
5 |
5 |
5 |
P |
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues |
5 |
5 |
5 |
P |
k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice |
5 |
5 |
5 |
P |
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 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
P |
p. Communication and interaction with other design
professionals in the execution of building projects |
5 |
5 |
5 |
P |
The fall semester of senior thesis proved to be a great stepping stone for what was to come in the spring semester. Although the course wasn’t easy, the structure allowed me to learn a great deal about my building. With deadlines and evaluations throughout the semester it was easy to gauge my own progress as well as have important feedback from instructors.
Spring semester is formatted differently than fall semester, because of the different structure I think the spring is more difficult but also more rewarding. The skills required to complete a project such as senior thesis are valuable to me both as a student as well as a future industry member. The final presentation and the thesis book are the two major requirements for the semester. These two pieces of work are a culmination of the entire year’s work and analysis. I placed high expectations on the quality of the work. Only because of the skills taught in and out of the classroom is the difficulty of the project overcome.
I fully expect the
lessons I learned during senior thesis to last well past the time I graduate.
Also, I am excited and feel well prepared to become an industry member.
I am grateful to Penn State University, the AE department and faulty for
making it possible to become a proud graduate of the architectural engineering
program. In addition my family and friends played a large part in my successes
as a student and I thank them for that.