Carter Hayes

Reflection

Course Reflection
The curriculum presented in AE 418W and 482 was the most beneficial out of my five years of study at Penn State. In 481 the chance to apply knowledge gained over the previous four years to a rea, tangible structure not just a design example in a book was invaluable. Then 482 served as a chance to explore topics that were perhaps touched on, but not thoroughly cover in classes. For example I chose to use a concrete structural system because I felt less comfortable designing concrete when compared to steel, and thesis gave me a chance to sort out those uncertainties. Despite the fact that much of the paperwork over the past year made me feel like it was a mere formality and busywork, the vast majority of the class was beneficial. Perhaps the best aspect of the class from my point of view was that it gave students the opportunity to try what they will be doing in the workforce, make mistakes doing it, see how to correct those errors, and not have time, money, and lives on the line.

CPEP Reflection
The CPEP website and discussion boards were the most beneficial sources of information I used. The professionals on the discussion boards were quick to respond and almost alwaysexceededmy expectations by going beyond what asked with the information in their responses. The archive of other student work also aided me extensively since every time I got stuck I could find a student who worked through a similar problem and see how they solved it without bothering my advisor or the professionals on the message boards.

ABET Outcome 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
b. An ability to analyze and interpret data				X
c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs				X
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems				X
f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility				X
g. An ability to communicate effectively			X
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context			X
i. An ability to engage in life-long learning				X
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues				X
k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice				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				X
p. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects			X