Program Overview

Architectural Engineering (ARCH ENG) Program

The Architectural Engineering (ARCH ENG) program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines the principles of architecture and engineering to provide students with a strong foundation in the design, construction, and operation of buildings and other structures.

Course Offerings

The program includes a wide range of courses that cover various aspects of architectural engineering, including:

• ARCH ENG 2001 Special Topics: A variable-title course that allows the department to test new courses and topics.
• ARCH ENG 2002 Cooperative Engineering Training: A course that provides on-the-job experience through cooperative education with industry.
• ARCH ENG 2003 Engineering Communications and Computations: A course that covers programming and software tools, including computer-aided design and drafting, computer-based mathematics, and written, graphical, and oral communication.
• ARCH ENG 2103 Architectural Materials And Methods Of Construction: A course that studies the origin and properties of construction materials, methods of construction, and installation.
• ARCH ENG 2803 Architectural Design I: A course that introduces the interaction between architecture and engineering disciplines, including theories of building and site design, technology, and environmental context.
• ARCH ENG 3000 Special Problems: A course that allows students to work on specific subjects or projects in the department, with consent of the instructor.
• ARCH ENG 3001 Special Topics: A variable-title course that allows the department to test new courses and topics.
• ARCH ENG 3201 Structural Analysis I: A course that covers loads on structures, analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate beams, frames, and trusses, and influence lines and moving loads.
• ARCH ENG 3210 Structural Design in Metals: A course that covers the analysis and design of structural elements and connections for buildings, bridges, and specialized structures using structural metals.
• ARCH ENG 3220 Reinforced Concrete Design: A course that covers the analysis and design of reinforced concrete beams, slabs, columns, retaining walls, and footings.
• ARCH ENG 3804 Architectural Design II: A course that continues the study of architectural engineering design, with a focus on problems and models associated with detail development and building construction.
• ARCH ENG 4010 Senior Seminar: Engineering In A Global Society: A course that discusses contemporary issues in engineering, including public safety, health, and welfare, sustainable development, and the impact of engineering solutions on society.
• ARCH ENG 4097 Senior Design Project: A course that involves an open-ended building design project, applying engineering principles to design problems.
• ARCH ENG 4099 Undergraduate Research: A course that allows undergraduate students to engage in research, with a maximum of six credit hours allowed for graduation credit.
• ARCH ENG 4447 Ethical, Legal and Professional Engineering Practice: A course that covers the legal and business aspects of contracts and contracting procedures in the construction industry.
• ARCH ENG 4448 Fundamentals Of Contracts And Construction Engineering: A course that studies the concepts and techniques used in large construction projects, including contract preparation, project manuals, and construction scheduling analysis.
• ARCH ENG 4800 Principles of HVAC I: A course that covers heating, ventilating, and air conditioning principles, including heat loss and heat gain calculations for commercial buildings.
• ARCH ENG 4850 Building Electrical Systems: A course that covers the design of interior and exterior building electrical systems, including power loads, branch circuits, and switching.
• ARCH ENG 5000 Special Problems: A course that allows students to work on specific subjects or projects in the department, with consent of the instructor.
• ARCH ENG 5001 Special Topics: A variable-title course that allows the department to test new courses and topics.
• ARCH ENG 5203 Applied Mechanics In Structural Engineering: A course that studies the basic relationships involved in the mechanics of structures, including elasticity, failure criteria, and bending and buckling of plates and cylindrical shells.
• ARCH ENG 5205 Structural Analysis II: A course that covers classical displacement and force methods applied to structures of advanced design, including analysis of indeterminate structures and temperature and support settlements effects.
• ARCH ENG 5206 Low-Rise Building Analysis And Design: A course that characterizes various design loads, load combinations, and code-oriented design procedures for low-rise buildings.
• ARCH ENG 5207 Computer Methods of Structural Analysis: A course that covers force and displacement matrix methods and computer methods applied to structural analysis, including analysis of indeterminate structures and temperature and support settlements effects.
• ARCH ENG 5208 Structural Dynamics: A course that covers fundamental concepts and structural responses under dynamic loads, including resonance, beating phenomenon, and equation of motion.
• ARCH ENG 5210 Advanced Steel Structures Design: A course that covers the design of structural steel systems, including plate girders, composite systems, stability, connections, and rigid frames.
• ARCH ENG 5220 Advanced Concrete Structures Design: A course that covers the design of structural concrete systems, including two-way slabs, long columns, connections, and discontinuity regions.
• ARCH ENG 5222 Prestressed Concrete Design: A course that covers the behavior of steel and concrete under sustained load, including analysis and design of pre-tensioned and post-tensioned reinforced concrete members.
• ARCH ENG 5231 Infrastructure Strengthening with Composites: A course that covers the principles of reinforcing and strengthening for flexure, shear, and ductility enhancement in buildings and bridges using composite materials.
• ARCH ENG 5260 Analysis And Design Of Wood Structures: A course that critically reviews the theory and practice of designing modern wood structures, including the effect of plant origin and physical structure of wood on its mechanical strength.
• ARCH ENG 5270 Structural Masonry Design: A course that reviews the theory and practice of analyzing low-rise masonry structures, including materials and assembly types, constructability considerations, and structural masonry components.
• ARCH ENG 5442 Construction Planning and Scheduling Strategies: A course that assists participants in gaining an understanding of schedule control techniques and the application of tools such as Primavera Software.
• ARCH ENG 5445 Construction Methods: A course that introduces construction planning, selection of equipment, and familiarization with standard methods for horizontal and vertical construction.
• ARCH ENG 5446 Management Of Construction Costs: A course that covers the management of construction projects from inception to completion, including estimates, network preplanning, project monitoring, and control.
• ARCH ENG 5448 Green Engineering: Analysis of Constructed Facilities: A course that covers environmentally sound design and construction practices, including design issues, material selection, and site issues that reduce the impact on the environment.
• ARCH ENG 5449 Engineering and Construction Contract Specifications: A course that covers the legal and business aspects of contracts and contracting procedures in the construction industry.
• ARCH ENG 5642 Sustainability, Population, Energy, Water, and Materials: A course that examines the concepts regarding the continued advancement of humankind while maintaining our ecological niche on earth, including population growth, poverty, energy consumption, and water quality.
• ARCH ENG 5665 Indoor Air Pollution: A course that develops a practical understanding of indoor air pollution sources, physics, chemistry, and consequences, and applies engineering analyses to specify ventilation rates and minimize occupant exposure to pollutants.
• ARCH ENG 5729 Foundation Engineering II: A course that covers classical earth pressure theories, analysis of shallow and deep foundations, and design of retaining walls and anchored bulkheads.
• ARCH ENG 5820 Building Lighting Systems: A course that covers the design and specifications for interior and exterior building illumination systems, including study of applicable NFPA 70 (NEC) and related building codes.
• ARCH ENG 5850 Residential Renewable Energy Systems: A course that covers the applications of renewable energy systems for residential use, including system selection and sizing, and economic and life cycle analysis.
• ARCH ENG 6001 Special Topics: A variable-title course that allows the department to test new courses and topics.
• ARCH ENG 6801 Advanced Concrete Science and Technology: A course that covers advanced notions of concrete science and technology, including cement manufacturing, cement hydration and microstructure, and use of supplementary cementitious materials and chemical admixtures.

Program Requirements

The program requires students to complete a minimum number of credit hours, including core courses, elective courses, and a senior design project. The specific requirements may vary depending on the student's academic background and career goals.

Research Areas

The program offers research opportunities in various areas, including:

• Structural engineering
• Construction engineering
• Architectural engineering
• Building systems
• Sustainability and energy efficiency
• Materials science and engineering

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Architectural Engineering program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Architectural engineering
• Structural engineering
• Construction engineering
• Building design and construction
• Sustainability and energy efficiency
• Research and development