Reflecting on this course I learned a lot about the technology side of the AEC industry and how I might be able to combine my degree in electrical engineering and my knowledge of coding with my passion for the industry. The handful of presentations from industry professionals demonstrating real life applications of how what we learn in class can be used professionally helped tremendously. I got to different avenues in the industry I could explore outside of the ones I'd bee exposed to on my various co-ops. One of the key aspects of Drexel University as an institution is career development and preparedness and not only did this class help prepare me for a job in the industry but it also highlighted new interests and specialties in the industry.
I enjoyed the assignments given over the course of the class and how modular they were. This allowed students of different levels and experience with these technologies to walk away learning something. It made it so that no assignment was unnecessarily easy and none of them were too difficult to complete. I got to use my Revit knowledge to explore Dynamo deeper which is a tool used my one of my coworkers that I've always wanted to explore further but never had the time to until this course. I also thought the database assignment was incredibly helpful because it was a tool I've never had any kind of exposure to previously but quickly realized the power in it. Microsoft access could be used in a host of applications for management and organization.
These skills are incredibly important considering the future of the industry and the likely increase in Intelligent Building in the industry and I'm glad I got an introduction to them prior to graduating college.
Stephen Preitt
Hi Stephen,
I think it was a great idea to highlight the way that this course can apply to anyone in this industry and not just those that want to focus on BIM or the technology heavy side of the industry. These skills and ideas are important for everyone in the industry. They get a better understanding of the technology that provides the backbone for the industry in the modern world.
Michael Sciarra
Hi Michael,
I very much agreed that the discussions and flow of the class were very helpful in learning the content. Discussions and even blog possts help provide multiple perspectives and ideas on the same topic. It also helps to see everybody elses backgrounds and interests.
Liam Ossenfort
Liam,
I liked that you touched on the summarization aspect of the final project and the ability to focus more intently on our interests. I think this aspect of the project allowed us to do some self-teaching and self-exploration in a field that we find to be most beneficial to our professional careers.
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Hi Andre,
I think it's really neat that you as an electrical engineering major took this architectural engineering class. That to me shows how important it is for all branches of engineering to work together in the workplace. I like how you looped this class back to Drexel's one focus of career development. You're absolutely right that this class prepared us for industry. Of course our other more theoretical classes are important, but this class helped me think about AFTER graduation more, and not as just a stepping stone to get to graduation.
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