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| Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware that the information contained herewith is considered a work‐in‐progress for this thesis project. Modifications and changes related to the original building designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Jason Witterman. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design. |
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Thesis Reflection
ABET
Outcomes
for
AE
481W/482
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Outcome not able to be
assessed
(Score
of 0)
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Level of ability
demonstrated but below acceptable
(Score
of 1)
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Minimum acceptable
level of ability demonstrated
(Score
of 2)
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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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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 |
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| e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems
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x |
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| f. An understanding of professional and ethical
responsibility
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x |
| g. An ability to communicate effectively
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x |
| h. The broad education necessary to understand the
impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
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x |
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| 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 |
Overall, I think Senior Thesis is a great transition from classroom learning to real world application. Specifically, I think my time management skills were greatly improved. With no intermediate deadlines for most of the semester, I was forced to develop a schedule that I thought was appropriate and stick to it as much as possible. At the same time, I learned that time constraints play a significant role in the consideration of alternative designs. While quality should never be sacrificed, at a certain point the decision must be made to continue with the best possible solution to date.
I think the CPEP is also a great way to publish my findings. My e-portfolio allowed me to quickly share data about my project with those who were helping me. This can be especially important when asking questions through the discussion board where the recipients many not know much about the project beforehand. Similarly, I think it was a great way to organize all of my work so I can share it with others in the future.
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