Overview
The Architectural Engineering curriculum provides an integrated educational experience in mathematics, basic sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering sciences, and architectural engineering design. The Architectural Engineering program integrates design applications across the curriculum, beginning with building construction and architectural design in the sophomore year, and continuing with structural, building mechanical and electrical systems design, and construction management in the junior and senior years. The curriculum culminates with a major comprehensive design experience that includes applications from the major specialty areas of architectural engineering.
Graduate study is offered leading to the degree of Master of Science in Architectural Engineering. For detailed information on graduate studies, see the Graduate Studies Bulletin..
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EGN 110 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering | 3 |
| or EGN 114 | Global Challenges Addressed by Engineering and Technology | |
| or EGN 123 | Computing and Digital Solutions for the future | |
| Engineering Courses | ||
| CAE 115 | Introduction to Engineering II: Geospatial Data (Surveying and GIS) | 2 |
| CAE 210 | Mechanics of Solids I | 3 |
| CAE 211 | Mechanics of Solids II | 3 |
| CAE 212 | Structural Laboratory | 1 |
| CAE 310 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CAE 320 | Concrete Structures | 3 |
| CAE 321 | Steel Structures | 3 |
| CAE 330 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| CAE 361 | Building Information Modeling I | 3 |
| CAE 370 | Geotechnical Engineering I | 3 |
| CAE 371 | Geotechnical Laboratory | 1 |
| CAE 380 | Electrical and Illumination Systems for Buildings | 3 |
| CAE 381 | Building Mechanical Systems I: Hvac Fundamentals | 3 |
| CAE 401 | (Civil and Architectural Engineering Seminars (NEW COURSE)) | 1 |
| CAE 402 | Professional Engineering Practice | 3 |
| CAE 403 | Senior Design Project I - Engineering Design | 3 |
| CAE 404 | Senior Design Project II - Integrated Engineering Documents | 3 |
| CAE 460 | Construction Management | 3 |
| CAE 470 | Foundations and Earth Retaining Systems | 3 |
| CAE 480 | Plumbing and Life Safety for Buildings | 3 |
| CAE 481 | Building Mechanical Systems II: HVAC Systems | 3 |
| CAE 581 | Energy-Efficient Building Design | 3 |
| ISE 311 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MAE 303 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| Math and Science Courses | ||
| MTH 151 | Calculus I for Engineers | 5 |
| MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH 211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MTH 311 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| CHM 151 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| CHM 153 | Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
| PHY 221 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 222 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 223 | University Physics III | 3 |
| PHY 224 | University Physics II Lab | 1 |
| PHY 225 | University Physics III Lab | 1 |
| Additional Required Courses | ||
| ARC 230 | Building Technology I: Materials and Methods | 3 |
| ARC 267 | History of Architecture I: Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance | 3 |
| ARC 292 | Introduction to Architecture Design I | 3 |
| ARC 293 | Introduction to Architecture Design II | 3 |
| ARC 268 | History of Architecture II: Baroque through Contemporary | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills: | ||
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | 3 |
| Quantitative Skills: | ||
| Calculus I for Engineers (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| Areas of Knowledge: | ||
| Arts & Humanities Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the required ARC courses) | ||
| People and Society Cognate | 9 | |
| STEM Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 128 | |
*Internships, Practical Training, or other types of practicum are neither required nor optional credit-earning components in the established undergraduate curriculum. Credit earned through these experiences via UMI 305 will not count towards any CAE degree requirements.
Plan of Study
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| EGN 110, 114, or 123 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering or Global Challenges Addressed by Engineering and Technology or Computing and Digital Solutions for the future | 3 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| MTH 151 | Calculus I for Engineers | 5 |
| PHY 221 | University Physics I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CAE 115 | Introduction to Engineering II: Geospatial Data (Surveying and GIS) | 2 |
| CAE 210 | Mechanics of Solids I | 3 |
| WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | 3 |
| MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHY 222 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 224 | University Physics II Lab | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CAE 211 | Mechanics of Solids II | 3 |
| CAE 212 | Structural Laboratory | 1 |
| ARC 230 | Building Technology I: Materials and Methods | 3 |
| ARC 267 | History of Architecture I: Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance | 3 |
| PHY 223 | University Physics III | 3 |
| PHY 225 | University Physics III Lab | 1 |
| ISE 311 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CAE 310 | Structural Analysis 1 | 3 |
| ARC 292 | Introduction to Architecture Design I 1 | 3 |
| CHM 151 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| CHM 153 | Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
| MTH 211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MTH 311 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CAE 320 | Concrete Structures 1 | 3 |
| CAE 330 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| CAE 361 | Building Information Modeling I | 3 |
| MAE 303 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ARC 293 | Introduction to Architecture Design II 1 | 3 |
| PS Cognate 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CAE 321 | Steel Structures 1 | 3 |
| CAE 370 | Geotechnical Engineering I 1 | 3 |
| CAE 371 | Geotechnical Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| CAE 380 | Electrical and Illumination Systems for Buildings 1 | 3 |
| CAE 381 | Building Mechanical Systems I: Hvac Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| ARC 268 | History of Architecture II: Baroque through Contemporary | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CAE 401 | 1 | |
| CAE 403 | Senior Design Project I - Engineering Design 1 | 3 |
| CAE 470 | Foundations and Earth Retaining Systems 1 | 3 |
| CAE 480 | Plumbing and Life Safety for Buildings 1 | 3 |
| CAE 481 | Building Mechanical Systems II: HVAC Systems 1 | 3 |
| PS Cognate 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CAE 402 | Professional Engineering Practice | 3 |
| CAE 460 | Construction Management 1 | 3 |
| CAE 404 | Senior Design Project II - Integrated Engineering Documents 1 | 3 |
| CAE 581 | Energy-Efficient Building Design 1 | 3 |
| PS Cognate 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 128 | |
- 1
Only offered once a year
- 2
To be selected from list of approved People and Society cognates.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering is to:
- Provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate education in civil, architectural, and environmental engineering that will prepare graduates for professional careers and a lifetime of learning;
- Conduct high-quality research that will advance the body of knowledge and improve the quality of human life;
- Serve the engineering profession and society through active involvement in professional organizations and contribution of professional expertise.
Goals
The educational objectives of the Architectural Engineering Program are to have graduates who within the first several years following graduation are either
- Working as a professional in an area closely related to architectural engineering, or
- Pursuing a graduate or professional degree.
Student Learning Outcomes
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
