Welcome to Kevin'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 |
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 |
b. An ability to analyze and interpret data |
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X |
c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs |
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X |
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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X |
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g. An ability to communicate effectively |
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X |
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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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X |
i. An ability to engage in life-long learning |
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X |
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues |
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X |
k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice |
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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 |
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X |
p. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects |
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X |
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AE 481W/482 Course Reflection
AE481W provided me with a structured semester-long learning program that allowed me to inspect and review different aspect of my project building. Through this I was able to gain a general understanding of the structural system that made up The Weinberg Center. This was very helpful in preparing me for the final aspect of Senior Thesis.
AE 482 was a semester long learning experience. Not only did I have to learn how to design a new structural system in post-tensioned concrete, but I also had to develop and refine my life long skills of time management, making engineering judgments and assumptions to get a design done and compiling loads of information from a computer program and spreadsheets to design a final product. This class taught me many skills that every practicing engineer needs to have a solid understanding of.
CPEP & Discussion Board Reflection
My assignments were posted to the CPEP website. The CPEP website is a means for design professionals and anyone interested to review my work and see what I have worked on for the past year. I think this is an excellent way for potential employers to view work that students have completed. I had some minor issues utilizing the CPEP website, however those were technical related and would not warrant me going into depth over.
The CPEP discussion board was provided as a means for students to have a way to communicate effectively and professionally with members of the engineering community. I found this very helpful as a way to obtain information about various design guidelines, procedures and rules-of-thumb.