Activity 1.2.1 This is Your Career

At the end of many questions you have been asked to cite your source. Where indicated you must cite any sources that you used to respond to the questions.

1.    What is your age?

26 :)

2.    Where do you live?

Washington, DC. :)

3.    What do you like to do outside of work?

Red skin games with cole and brendyn :)

4.    What is your job title?

Junior Designer:)

5.    When and why did you choose your career path?

Right now I like drawing and designing things :)

6.    What is the name of your company or employer?

I work at a classs A business called CORE :)

7.    Describe your primary duties and skills. [Cite your source(s)]

My job is to help the senior designer with whatever he needs help with.  :)

8.    Describe your physical work environment.

A small cubical in a big building. :)

9.    What is your favorite part of your job?

Being able to work by my self. :)

10. What is your salary? [Cite your source(s)]

$49,861 http://www.talentzoo.com/index.php?action=view_job&jobID=135210&ref=indeed&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed
11. Which accredited school did you first attend, and what was your degree? [Cite your source(s)]

Ball State University, Architecture. http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CollegesandDepartments/CAP/Programs/Architecture/Programs/Masters/MArch.aspx

12. Describe in detail three of the courses that you took which are closely related to your current career. [Cite your source(s)]

Architectural Design Studio, Graduate architecture studio involves topical architectural problems. Students are expected to increasingly define their own interests and take initiative in defining design concepts, tasks, and opportunities; Historic Preservation Design Studio,
Selected problems and issues in historic preservation at all scales in an applied context. Opportunity to implement concepts learned in a creative environment. Field trips to project sites; Architecture Workshop; Graduate architecture workshop involves short exploratory architectural exercises or projects.
http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CollegesandDepartments/CAP/Programs/Architecture/Programs/Masters/MArch/DegreeOptions/Two/ReqCourses.aspx

13. Describe the two courses that you considered most challenging. [Cite your source(s) and include a course listing from the appropriate degree program]

Architecture Communications Media, and Environmental Systems 1. http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CollegesandDepartments/CAP/Programs/Architecture/Programs/Masters/MArch/DegreeOptions/Two/ReqCourses.aspx

14. What resources did your school have available to help you get through the most difficult courses? [Cite your source(s)]

the library and computer labs helped me reasearch questions i have. :)

15. Regarding the two most challenging courses, how did you persevere?  

I had the desire to become the best possible Architect that I could.

16. From what school(s) did you receive graduate degrees? [Cite your source(s)]

Ball State University http://cms.bsu.edu/ :)

17. What was the title or titles of the degree(s)? [Cite your source(s)]

 Master of Architecture (MArch) Professional Degree. http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CollegesandDepartments/CAP/Programs/Architecture/Programs/Masters/MArch.aspx

18.  What licenses do you have and what were the exams required to receive those licenses? [Cite your source(s)]

I am a licensed Architect. And I had to have an internship. Then I had to take a test called the Architect Registration Examination. Then I was a licensed architect. But for California I had to take an additional test called California Supplemental Examination. 
http://www.modative.com/modern-architects-blog/bid/27366/How-to-Become-a-Licensed-Architect

19. How would your clients and co-workers describe you?

they would concider me a very unorganzied boss and not very good at time management ;)

20. What do you hope to accomplish at the conclusion of your career?

i want to help many people live happy comfortable lives. :)

21.  Why should a high school student consider a career in your field?  What important contribution(s) can they make?

it is a very fun hands on career and we need a lot of people in this field. :)

Conclusion

1.    You described a career related to civil engineering and/or architecture. Is this the career field that you are currently most interested in at this stage in your life?

no. im actually planning on being a air plane pilot. :)

2.    Rank and describe the three most important characteristics that you value in choosing a post-secondary school.

1.)  Courses avaliable
2.)  Price
3.)  Good Teachers- teach on all levels and learning abilities

3.    Rank the following in the order of importance to you regarding a career: job satisfaction; salary; making a difference; level of responsibility; titles; benefits; hours; co-workers; supervisors.  How will a career in civil engineering or architecture satisfy the factor that you ranked highest?

1.) Salary
2.) Level of Responsibility
3.) Job Satisfaction 4.) Making a difference
5.) Titles
6.) Hours
7.) Benefits
8.) Co-Workers
9.) Supervisors

Activity 1.1.1 History of Civil Engineering and Architecture

1.     Define civil engineering.

an engineer trained in design and contruction of  public works such as bridges, dams, and other large facilities

2.     Define architecture.

art and science of designing buildings for habitations.

3.     Describe the origination of the concept of architecture?

4.     In ancient times how were building materials chosen?

materials were chosen based on availibility and climate

5.     Give two examples of vernacular architecture.
mud building
and stone building in greek times

6.     Name and describe the type of system used to create many early buildings.
the greeks use post-and-lintel, it was easy and could hold a lot of weight. 

7.     What was the purpose of the Egyptian pyramids? Mexican pyramids?

the were tombs for dead famous people

8.     What kind of construction method was used to build the Parthenon? Made a simple sketch to illustrate.

Post-and-Lintel Construction

9.     What problem in architecture led to this form of construction?

roofs were falling down

10. Explain how an arch is created.

start with two posts and start making a half circle to connect them

11.  How is the vault used in civil engineering?

helps makes bridges and walk ways

12.  Give an example of an arch and dome system.

arch= colliseum
dome= patheon

13.  Give an example of a modern material we have that was not available to the ancients. How did this restrict construction in ancient times?

steel or iron, this lets us build things bigger and better.
14.  What was the purpose of the Roman aqueducts?

it carried watter from the moutains into the city.

15.  Compare ancient Greek roads to ancient Roman roads.

the greek roads were made for trading the roman roads were made for people and trading

16. Describe an ancient Roman bridge.

made from stones and normally made in a arch

17. How did building materials and methods change after the Romans?

they didnt use stone and heaving materials as much.

Conclusion

1.     Give an example of a modern pyramid not shown in the presentation. How does its function differ from that of the Egyptian pyramids? What do you think accounts for this difference?

the materials and sixe differ, it can be made bigger because of the steel and glass. this is much stronger than stone.

2.     Give an example of a modern structure that uses an arch and dome system.

arch: st. louis Gateway

Dome: st. peter's dome

3.     What is the main purpose of modern roads? How is the cost of modern roadways defrayed?

to make trivaling easier and safer. the cost has gone up because of the cost of gas.