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Reflection of Senior Thesis |
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ABET OUTCOME SURVEY
ABET Outcomes
for AE 481W/482 |
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Minimum acceptable level of ability demonstrated |
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An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering |
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An ability to analyze and interpret data |
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An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs |
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An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems |
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An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility |
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An ability to communicate effectively |
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The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context |
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An ability to engage in life-long learning |
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A knowledge of contemporary issues |
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An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice |
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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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Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects |
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| COURSE REFLECTION |
| AE 481W / 482 provided a successful experience in research and applications of architectural engineering throughout the durations of the entire senior year. In the fall of 2011, investigation into the architectural engineering systems of the New Regional Medical Center provided a basis of understanding and analysis. After discussion of the building systems and construction processes with the project team, in addition to construction document investigation, various reports were developed to identify the current process and locate areas for extensive research in AE 482. Once these reports and an outcome meeting with the project team was completed, the spring 2012 semester provided the time for research and application of components discussed within my final thesis report. Through open-ended investigation and application development, particular areas of on constructability methods, and technology implementation were recognized. The methods and practices of the AE Senior Thesis provided grounds for individual exploration, research, and implementation of concepts and approaches not typically covered in academic applications. Through this course, a new outlook on aspects of construction management and the AEC Industry were recognized and provide a strong platform for transition into the industry. |
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| CPEP REFLECTION |
| The utilization of the e-Studio, Senior Thesis e-Portfolio provided a very interactive approach to documentation and review of the many facets in the development of AE 481W / 482. With the ability to quickly update, create, and revise the user interface for the retrieval of documents related to the Senior Thesis program, the CPEP concept is beneficial to the development of the course. Not only does the web-based interface provide access and exposure for the faculty, industry members, family, and friends to review our work, it also creates a assistive database for future Architectural Students to review, read, and further develop and progress ideas and concepts used in previous years. |
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ALL IMAGES/RENDERINGS OF THE NEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WERE GENEROUSLY SUPPLIED BY GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY WITH OWNER PERMISSION. ALL CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS AND PROJECT INFORMATION WERE GENEROUSLY SUPPLIED BY GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. |
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User 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 Brian J. Nahas. 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. |
