WELCOME TO TRAVIS ANDERSON SMITH'S AE SENIOR THESIS E-PORTFOLIO
REFLECTION
ABET Outcome Survey
ABET Outcomes for AE 481W/482 |
Outcome not able to be assessed
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Level of ability demonstrated but below acceptable
(Score of 1) |
Minimum acceptable level of ability demonstrated
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More than minimum level of ability demonstrated
(Score of 3) |
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering |
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3 |
b. An ability to analyze and interpret data |
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3 |
c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs |
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3 |
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems |
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3 |
f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility |
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2 |
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g. An ability to communicate effectively |
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3 |
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context |
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2 |
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i. An ability to engage in life-long learning |
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2 |
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j. A knowledge of contemporary issues |
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1 |
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k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice |
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2 |
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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 |
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3 |
p. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects |
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3 |
AE 481W/482 Course Reflection
Thesis is a two semester class that takes a deep look into a specific project. One semester is spent analyzing a building and the other proposing a potential change to the building. The class offers you the ability to learn through industry contacts. It is a good experience and can become overwhelming in the event you do not budget your time accurately. For all of those who will be in this class in the future I wish you the best of luck. LETS GO PSU!!!!!
CPEP & Discussion Board Reflection
CPEP is an extremely easy to use tool. The templates for the thesis web pages make life very easy. It is also a method for industry to check in on you and perhaps recruit you for a future position.
The discussion board is a helpful tool, but should not be your main source of information. The board can be inconstant and often not helpful to your research related questions. Direct contact with industry, interviews and surveys are the more definite method to obtain the desired information you seek. To all of those in industry who do answer questions on the board, thank you.