Description
Architectural Engineers (AEs) support the building design and construction process. Architectural Engineers design the structures for buildings, determine methods to construct them, and plan the building components such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical and lighting systems.
Architectural Engineers can work in architectural engineering firms, in the construction industry, and for mechanical consulting firms. The AE Program prepares the students to become licensed engineers.
The Architectural Engineering program at UDM provides a broad perspective on the practice of building design. Architectural engineering is both architectural design and engineering.
Students take courses in all of the areas of architectural design, building structures, construction, and mechanical/electrical systems, but may focus in the area of their choice. Note that this is a five year program.
Program Educational Objectives:
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Graduates of our AE program should work as practicing architectural engineers and take necessary steps to become certified or licensed as a professional engineer.
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Graduates of our program should create and contribute to comprehensive architectural engineering designs, problem solutions, detail development and/or research that is sensitive to user needs, economics, social context, community needs as well as address design functionality and aesthetics, environmental, public safety and sustainability concerns.
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Graduates of our program should actively participate and seek leadership positions in professional societies, in other worthy organizations, and in their workplaces.
Degree Requirements - Bachelor of Architectural Engineering
*Other accepted science classes include either BIO 1200, BIO 1220, BIO 2840, CHM 1080, CHM 3410 or (PHY 3670 AND 3680).
| Architectural Processes of Design Courses |
| | | cr. | rec./lec. | lab. |
| ARCH 1100 | Architectural Studio I | | 4 | | |
| ARCH 1110 | Visual Communication I | | 3 | | |
| ARCH 1200 | Architectural Studio II | | 4 | | |
| ARCH 1300 | Architectural Studio III | | 4 | | |
Concentrations
After completing the core engineering courses, students take two additional courses in their area of interest within Architectural Engineering. This provides the students with an opportunity to obtain greater depth of design capabilities. The concentration areas available are: Structures; Construction/Construction Management; and building Mechanical & Electrical Systems.
| Courses for the Building Mechanical & Electrical System Option |
| | | cr. | rec./lec. | lab. |
| AENG 4300 | Electrical Systems Design | | 3 | | |
| ENGR 4820 | HVAC | | 3 | | |
| CIVE 4630 | Risk Analysis | | 3 | | |
| CIVE 4850 | Project Management | | 3 | | |
University Core Curriculum Courses
| Objective 1 - Communication Skills (6 hrs) |
| | | cr. | rec./lec. | lab. |
| ENL 1310 | Academic Writing | | 3 | | |
| CST 1010 | Fundamentals of Speech | | 3 | | |
| Objective 2 - Mathematics & Computer Skills |
| | | cr. | rec./lec. | lab. |
| | Included in major | | | | |
| Objective 3 - Science |
| | | cr. | rec./lec. | lab. |
| | Included in major | | | | |
| Objective 4 - Meaning & Value (9 hrs) |
| | | cr. | rec./lec. | lab. |
| PHL 1000 | Introduction to Philosophy | | 3 | | |
| RELS | Any RELS course | | 3 | | |
| | Any RELS or PHL course | | 3 | | |
| Objective 5 - Diverse Human Experience (9 hrs) |
| | | cr. | rec./lec. | lab. |
| | One Obj 5A, 5B, or 5C | | | | |
| | One Obj 5A, 5B, or 5C | | | | |
| | One Obj 5D or foreign language course | | | | |
| Objective 6 - Social Responsibility |
| | | cr. | rec./lec. | lab. |
| | Included in major | | | | |
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