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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 Landon Roberts. 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.



Welcome to the Senior AE Thesis e-Portfolio for Landon Roberts

REFLECTION

 The Senior Thesis/Capstone Project for the Architectural Engineering major is, to me, what sets the Architectural Engineering major apart from the other engineering majors at Penn State. With a year long endeavour encompassing all the material throughout college as well as the exposure and interaction with professionals, this experience gives us what I would consider as realistic an experience as possible without being ourselves in the real world.

For the lighting electrical option I think it would be more advantageous to have completed more of the lighting work by the end of the fall semester. I think the Lutron presentations were extremely helpful to get an outsider's point of view on current design concepts as well as get experience presenting our thoughts and ideas in front of a client and jury. With this the students could take the feedback and complete at least a preliminary lighting design before spring semester. By the spring semester the students would be able to design a more elaborate electrical design within the building and potentially have it more incorporated into the lighting design.

 

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
 
 
    
   
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