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Graduate Study at the University of Colorado at Boulder
The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado offers graduate studies in the Building Systems Program, leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. The program is designed to accommodate all engineering graduates. Graduates in mathematics, science, architecture and other areas can also complete the program by taking additional courses. See the BSP Program Guide for more details about program content and degree requirements.
The faculty members in the program represent a wide variety of interests with emphasis on building systems analysis, artificial intelligence applications to buildings, HVAC and building environmental design and modeling, energy management, intelligent buildings and building controls, renewable energy and illumination. Facilities for experimental component and system testing are available as well as equipment for energy analysis and on-site testing of buildings. We use the case study approach for realistic exposure of our students to relevant problems. A variety of excellent computing facilities is available in the department and throughout the University. Before a graduate student registers for their second semester in the BSP, they are required to meet with their advisor and complete the BSP advising form. Have this form filled out with the courses you intend to take prior to meeting with your advisor.
Click on the headings below to view the current and future course offerings by semester.
Graduate Courses in Building Systems Program
CVEN 5010 Building HVAC Controls
CVEN 5020 Building Energy Audits
CVEN 5030 Lighting Equipment Design
CVEN 5040 Lighting Systems Engineering
CVEN 5050 Advanced Solar Design
CVEN 5070 Thermal Analysis of Buildings
CVEN 5080 Computer Simulation of Building Systems
CVEN 5110 HVAC System Design
CVEN 5540 Exterior Lighting Systems
CVEN 5700 Sustainability Built Environment
CVEN 5830 Illumination 2
CVEN 5830 Daylighting
CVEN 5830 Sustainable Building Design
CVEN 5830 CFD of Buildings and Environment
CVEN 5830 Distributed Electrical Generation
CVEN 6830 Advanced Radiative Transfer
CVEN 5830 Advanced Lighting Design
CVEN 5830 Building Energy Systems
CVEN 5830 Color Theory/Light Source
CVEN 5830 Energy Technology & Policy
ENVS 5820 Renewable Energy Policy
Undergraduate Courses in Architectural Engineering
AREN 3010 Thermal Comfort in Buildings
AREN 3130/AREN 3140 Building Systems Laboratory: Energy Lab + Lighting Lab
AREN 3540 Illumination 1
AREN 4045 Arch. Structures II
AREN 4110 HVAC System Design
AREN 4317 AREN Design
AREN 4420 Cost Engineering CONST
AREN 4550 Illumination 2
AREN 4560 Radiative Transfer
AREN 4570 Building Electrical Systems
AREN 4580 Daylighting
AREN 4830 Advanced Lighting Design
AREN 4830 Lighting Workshop
AREN 4830 Computer Simulation of Building Systems
Courses in construction engineering, architectural engineering, environmental engineering, structural engineering, and geotechnical engineering are offered within the CVEN department. The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and engineering analysis. The Departments of Aerospace Engineering Sciences and Chemical Engineering offer courses in control system analysis, operations research, and optimization. The Computer Science Department offers many courses in computer methods and artificial intelligence, including neural network methods.
Student Support
Support for qualified graduate students is available in the form of University fellowships, departmental teaching assistantships and research assistantships. Awardees may be exempt from paying tuition. Some summer employment on sponsored research projects is also available. Cooperative employment during the academic year and the summer is also possible.
Courses Outside the Department
Additional courses are available outside of the department and are acceptable as technical electives for the undergraduate students, or as independent studies (4000 level or below) or technical electives for graduate students (5000 level or above). If you are not sure a specific course is acceptable for your degree requirements then see a Building Systems Faculty member.
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