Arnon's Reflections & Final Thesis Thoughts
Reflection
AE 481 W & AE 482 C Course Reflection
The collaborative correspondence referred to as AE Senior Thesis was a rewarding experience. AE 481 W, the first part of the thesis involved intricate detailing of the Sears Centre project structure. (3) Technical assignments formed the framework for the research. Which include but weren't limited to (1) Existing Conditions/ Preliminary Project Management (2) Cost & Scheduling Methodology and (3) Alternate Methodologies and Research. It is important to remember the professional aspects of engineering when gather information for thesis research. The level of information obtain can literally make or break a project. Information collected early and often is the best method for successful thesis completion. In addition to the key point listed in the preceding statement it is important to understand every aspect of the technical reports, a ms-understanding can lead to inaccurate completion of assignments and associated time delays.
The second portion of the Senior Thesis experience is the most demanding and rewarding aspect of the two. When worked properly, the experience can have multiple benefits. Benefits include but aren't limited to:
(1) Increase confidence of project content and conveyance of information request
(2) Efficient Time submittals of deliverables similar to a "Real World Experience
(3) Development of intuitive project constraints and occupancies of
(4) Immeasurable since of accomplishment
In addition to the benefits listed for participating in the second portion of this Thesis experience, the processes used for data collection can be a key aspect of "Life-Long-Learning."
CPEP Reflection
CPEP Correspondence is the most useful tool for design professionals to utilize when aiding students in research. Centralized information flow has become a preferred preference amongst industry professionals. One example is the posting of Adobe Acrobat files which are too large to send via discussion boards. Since the CPEP website was utilized, a timeline and concise response was received to Pre-Cast/ CIP questions related to stadium construction. The student hosted webpage has definitely made developing, evaluating and initiating a thesis worthwhile. CPEP web spaces, when used properly and sufficiently updated can increase the likelihood of future employment. As a student I would strongly recommend keeping CPEP as a required component for Senior Thesis Completion.