Reflection
AE 481W/482 Course Reflection
The AE Department and the Senior Thesis experience proved very valuable in preparing me to enter the Construction & Engineering Industry next month. The experience allowed me to interact with industry professionals, consultants, & faculty to learn valuable lessons about current trends in the industry. Senior Thesis helped me gain some valuable skills that I hadn't expected. My skills in writing technical reports has improved greatly and this will prove valuable in the years to come. One of the most valuable experience was gaining skills in public presentations. From time to time in my career I will be required to give presentations to various groups and these skills were not perfected at Penn State until the Senior Thesis experience.
Although Senior Thesis required a lot of time, hard work, & frustrating, it was an excellent cap to five years of hard work in Penn State Engineering Program.
CPEP & Discussion Board Reflection
The CPEP requirement for AE 481 & 482 provided two things. Prior to Senior Thesis my knowledge of website design was very minimal and CPEP course requirement gave me the skills to produce an professional website. Additionally, the CPEP easily allowed students to post and share their work with faculty, employers, & industry professionals.
The Senior Thesis Discussion Board proved an excellent resource. Although it didn't always answer a question, it often provided direction towards a solution. The ability to read other postings and answers to other questions was valuable in it provided insight on my project as well at times.
ABET Outcome Survey
| ABET Outcomes for AE 481/482 | Outcome not able to be assessed |
Level of ability demonstrated but below acceptable |
Minimum acceptable level of ability demonstrated |
More than minimum level of ability demonstrated |
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 |
X |
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c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs |
X |
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d. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems |
X |
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e. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility |
X |
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f. An ability to communicate effectively |
X |
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g. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context |
X |
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h. An ability to engage in life-long learning |
X |
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i. A knowledge of contemporary issues |
X |
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j. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice |
X |
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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 | X |
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l. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects |
X |