Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering - STEM Designated
Chicago, USA
DURATION
131 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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Introduction
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET Inc.
Professional architectural engineers are concerned with the structural integrity of buildings; the design and analysis of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing, fire protection, and electrical systems; acoustics; lighting; energy conservation; building science and the study of building performance; and the management of construction resources and schedules.
Illinois Tech’s architectural engineering program offers students an opportunity to obtain an engineering education specializing in building architecture, building-system integration, and structural and computer-aided design. Professional architectural engineers are concerned with the structural integrity of buildings; the design and analysis of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing, fire protection, and electrical systems; acoustics; lighting; energy conservation; building science and the study of building performance; and the management of construction resources and schedules.
Graduates of the program will be well-prepared for careers as consulting engineers, building contractors, construction managers, structural engineers, and knowledgeable specialists in related areas of building design and analysis.
Program Overview
Architectural engineering provides breadth in core sub-disciplines (including structures, building systems, and construction management) within all engineering aspects related to the built environment such as mechanical systems (HVAC), electrical systems, lighting systems, construction, and the indoor environment.
The current educational objectives of the undergraduate program in architectural engineering is embodied in the following statements:
- Graduates are prepared to enter the architecturall engineering profession.
- Graduates will meet the expectations of their employers.
- Graduates will become licensed professional engineers, and reach positions of leadership in a wide range of professional settings including consulting firms, industry, academia, or government.
- Graduates will begin and successfully complete graduate studies in engineering and/or post-baccalaureate education in a professional degree program.
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The objective of the architectural engineering program is to prepare graduates to enter and be successful in the architectural engineering profession. Graduates are expected to become licensed professional engineers and to reach responsible positions in a wide range of professional settings, including consulting firms, industry, or government. This program will prepare students to begin and successfully complete graduate studies in engineering and/or post-baccalaureate education in a professional degree program. The architectural engineering program provides breadth in core sub-disciplines and depth in areas of specialization. This degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
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Required Courses
Architectural Engineering Requirements ---- ---- (51)
- CAE 100 ---- ---- Introduction to Engineering Drawing & Design ---- ---- 2
- CAE 101 ---- ---- Introduction to AutoCAD Draw Design ---- ---- 2
- CAE 105 ---- ---- Geodetic Science ---- ---- 3
- CAE 110 ---- ---- Professional Practice I ---- ---- 1
- CAE 111 ---- ---- Professional Practice II ---- ---- 1
- CAE 208 ---- ---- Thermal-Fluids Engineering I ---- ---- 3
- CAE 209 ---- ---- Thermal-Fluids Engineering II ---- ---- 3
- CAE 303 ---- ---- Structural Design I ---- ---- 3
- CAE 304 ---- ---- Structural Analysis I ---- ---- 3
- CAE 307 ---- ---- Structural Design II ---- ---- 3
- CAE 315 ---- ---- Materials of Construction ---- ---- 3
- CAE 323 ---- ---- Introduction to Geotechnical Engineer ---- ---- 3
- CAE 331 ---- ---- Building Science ---- ---- 3
- CAE 383 ---- ---- Electrical Electronic Circuits ---- ---- 3
- CAE 461 ---- ---- Plumbing/Fire Protection Design ---- ---- 3
- CAE 464 ---- ---- HVAC Systems Design ---- ---- 3
- CAE 468 ---- ---- Architectural Design ---- ---- 3
- CAE 470 ---- ---- Constrctn Methods&Cost Estmg ---- ---- 3
- CAE 471 ---- ---- Construction Plan & Scheduling ---- ---- 3
- CAE 496 ---- ---- FE Exam Prep ---- ---- 0
Capstone Design Requirement ---- ---- (3)
- CAE 495 Capstone Senior Design ---- ---- 3
CAE Technical Electives ---- ---- (9)
Select nine credit hours1 ---- ---- 9
Mathematics Requirements ---- ---- (21)
- CAE 312 ---- ---- Engineering Systems Analysis ---- ---- 3
- MATH 151 ---- ---- Calculus I ---- ---- 5
- MATH 152 ---- ---- Calculus II ---- ---- 5
- MATH 251 ---- ---- Multivariate & Vector Calculus ---- ---- 4
- MATH 252 ---- ---- Introduction to Differential Equations ---- ---- 4
Physics Requirements (8)
- PHYS 123 ---- ---- General Physics I: Mechanics ---- ---- 4
- PHYS 221 ---- ---- Gen Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism ---- ---- 4
Chemistry Requirement ---- ---- (4)
- CHEM 124 ---- ---- Principle of Chemistry I with Lab ---- ---- 4
Computer Science Requirement ---- ---- (2)
- CS 104 ---- ---- Introduction to Computer Programming for Engineers ---- ---- 2
or
- CS 105 ---- ---- Introduction to Computer Programming ---- ---- 2
Engineering Course Requirements ---- ---- (6)
- CAE 286 ---- ---- Theory & Concept of Structural Mechanics ---- ---- 3
- CAE 287 ---- ---- Mechanics Structural Materials ---- ---- 3
Humanities Requirements ---- ---- (3)
- AAH 119 ---- ---- History of World Architecture I ---- ---- 3
or
- AAH 120 ---- ---- History of World Architecture II ---- ---- 3
Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) ---- ---- (6)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section E ---- ---- 6
Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements ---- ---- (18)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, sections B and C ---- ---- 18
Total Credit Hours ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 131
1 All technical electives must be CAE, EG, or ENVE courses at the 400-level or above. Students are limited to only one EG elective course.
All architectural engineering students are required to register for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination during their senior year. The examination is offered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) throughout the year.
Career Opportunities
Our accredited architectural engineering degree programs will prepare you for such careers as:
- Design Engineer
- Consulting engineer
- Construction manager
- Structural engineer