The educational objective of the architectural engineering program is to develop graduates who acquire the broad knowledge and skills necessary to successfully begin and sustain a career, and to become leaders who advance the state-of-the art, in one of four core disciplines of the building industry:
- electrical and lighting systems
- heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
- structural systems
- construction engineering and management
Educational Outcomes
The outcomes that students are expected to have attained upon graduation with the bachelor of science degree in architectural engineering are:
- the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- the ability to design and conduct experiments
- the ability to analyze and interpret data
- the ability to design a system or component to meet desired needs
- the ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
- the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
- the ability to communicate effectively through writing and/or drawing
- the ability to communicate effectively through oral presentations
- an understanding of the impact of engineering on society
- an understanding of the necessity to engage in life-long learning
- a knowledge of contemporary issues in civil, environmental, and architectural engineering
- the ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools
Areas of Knowledge
The areas of knowledge that define these objectives include both technical and non-technical areas.
Technical areas are:
- elementary—the fundamentals for architectural engineering, including basic science and mathematics, building design and construction processes; overview of building systems; elementary principles and processes of architecture; and laboratory measurement and data analysis;
- intermediate—introduction to building systems and their components, with corresponding analysis of electrical, HVAC, and lighting systems as well as structural elements and components;
- proficiency—design, integration, and advanced analysis of electrical, HVAC, lighting, and structural systems; as well as the codes and recommended practices that govern these building systems; and
- specialization—advanced design, coupled with industry experience via internships, for building lighting and electrical system design, building HVAC systems design, building structural system design, and construction engineering and management.
Non-technical areas include:
- professional life, including methods of time and resource management, and professional ethics;
- processes and requirements of written and oral communication; and
- broad areas in the humanities and social sciences, including architectural history and language.