Reflection

ABET Outcome Survey
Important Note:  These outcomes reflect a personal (student) assessment of the course, not the instructor's assessment.

ABET Outcomes
for AE 481W/482

Outcome not able to be assessed

Level of ability demonstrated but below acceptable

Minimum acceptable level of ability demonstrated

More than minimum level of ability demonstrated

(Score of 0)

 (Score of 1)

(Score of 2)

(Score of 3)

a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

     
3

b. An ability to analyze and interpret data

     
3

c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

     
3

e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

     
3

f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

     
3

g. An ability to communicate effectively

     
3

h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

     
3

i. An ability to engage in life-long learning

     
3

j. A knowledge of contemporary issues

     
3

k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

     
3

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

     
3

p. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects

     
3
 		    
   
 

AE Senior Thesis Reflection

Overall, the senior thesis project was a unique learning experience. The program tests your time managment skills and allows you to tailor your learning to your academic interests. The most valuable outcomes of the thesis project have been an increased appreciation of integration between systems as well as extensive knowledge about the various building systems of my thesis project.

 

CPEP and Discussion Board Reflection

The Capstone Project Electronic Portfolio (CPEP) provided an excellent way for students to share their progress and knowledgwe with other AE undergraduates and AE faculty. This website provides an accessible means by which to share their hard work with friends, family, and co-workers. It pushed students to take pride in their work by giving them the liberty of the aesthetic design of their websites. It also provided a good source of reference for thesis projects done in the past. The discussion board was very helpful and answer were prompt.

               

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This page was last updated on April 19, 2010, by Vanessa Rodriguez and is hosted by the AE Department © 2010
Special Thanks to Turner Construction for their resources and support

Note:While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware that the infor- mation contained herewith is considered a work-in-progress for this thesis project. Modifications and changes related to the original buil- ding designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Vanessa Rodriguez. 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

The Capstone Project Electronic Portfolio (CPEP) is a web-based project and information center. It contains material produced for a year-long Senior Thesis class. Its purpose, in addition to providing central storage of individual assignments, is to foster communication and collaboration between student, faculty consultant, course instructors, and industry consultants. This website is dedicated to the research and analysis conducted via guidelines provided by the Department of Architectural Engineering. For an explanation of this capstone design course and its requirements.