Welcome to Kevin Kaufman's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio
Reflection and ABET Survey
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 |
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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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e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems |
X |
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f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility |
X |
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g. An ability to communicate effectively |
X |
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h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context |
X |
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i. An ability to engage in life-long learning |
X |
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j. A knowledge of contemporary issues |
X |
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k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice |
X |
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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 |
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p. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects |
X |
AE 481W/482 Course Reflection
AE 481/482 was definitely a positive learning experience. I feel that analyzing the building for an entire semester prior to changing any of the systems really allows a student to gain an understanding of how the building was designed and is truly functioning. After becoming familiar with the building the ability to take the concepts learned in previous classes and apply them to a building allows a student to see not just how one system change or alteration can change the design or save money, but provides the opportunity to learn how that one change can have an effect on almost every system of the building. Having the freedom to choose what type of redesign a student will perform was also a very positive aspect of AE 482. This allowed students to focus on a particular system or topic area where he or she was most interested in order to gain a further understanding of it could actually be implemented into a building.
CPEP & Discussion Board Reflection
The CPEP website was yet another unique aspect of the senior thesis course work. Being able to post assignments for industry professionals to look at and comment on provided for easier communication between the students and professionals. The discussion board was a very valuable tool. It was a great help throughout the design process to know where to go to look for answers to questions. Posting a question to the discussion board would usually result in an answer or a contact to find the answer in less than a day, rather than spending hours upon hours not being able to make progress.