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ABET Survey and Reflection on 5th Year Senior Thesis
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 |
This senior thesis has been an excellent opportunity to improve my own work ethics and habits, as well as become a more efficient engineer. I do have to say that I am glad it is over, but I will take these lessons with me everywhere I go. No project can ever be entirely complete, and as many times as every instructor said this in all our courses before this, the work with this thesis project has shown that it really is true; we must at some point say "Stop, that's as good as it can be," and move on with the next stage of the process. Otherwise, the project will never be complete.
The structure of the course and project, as well as this CPEP site, have helped to keep me working within the reasonable confines of how this actual brick-and-mortar building would be built and operate through the years. The inclusion of a full-circle course and project does help to remind us of all the "little" things we learned in prior years and nearly forgot. One major benefit of the CPEP site is that we no longer have to manage the intense paper piles for these projects. Electronic documentation is better for us and our organizational skills, as well as better for the "green" industry we are changing every day.
