Certificate in Architectural Engineering
The Certificate in Architectural Engineering is a preparatory coursework-only non-degree program oriented toward students who wish to gain introductory knowledge on the design, construction, and operation of buildings and their systems, including heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, facades and enclosures, and electrical, lighting, fire protection, and plumbing systems. The degree program is intended for preparation for advanced engineering practice rooted in the principles of building science, indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency, and sustainability. The program is designed to be taken standalone for gaining introductory knowledge or in preparation for gaining advanced knowledge in the Master of Engineering in Architectural Engineering program.
Students with a variety of academic backgrounds are eligible to apply for the program, including those with undergraduate degrees in engineering disciplines (e.g., architectural, civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering) and non-engineering disciplines (e.g., architecture, construction management, or environmental design).
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coures | (3) | |
| CAE 513 | Building Science | 3 |
| Elective Courses | (6) | |
| Select a minimum of two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Plumbing and Fire Protection Design | 3 | |
| Building Electrical/Lighting Systems Design | 3 | |
| Lighting Systems Design | 3 | |
| Building Envelope Rehabilitation | 3 | |
| Building Energy Modeling | 3 | |
| HVAC Systems Design | 3 | |
| Structural Forensic Engineering | 3 | |
| Building Enclosure Design | 3 | |
| Energy Conservation in Buildings | 3 | |
| Control of Building Environmental Systems | 3 | |
| Applied Building Energy Modeling | 3 | |
| Measurement and Instrumentation in Architectural Engineering | 3 | |
| Net Zero Energy Building Design I | 3 | |
| Net Zero Energy Building Design II | 3 | |
| Construction Methods, Cost Estimating, and Project Budgeting | 3 | |
| Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety | 3 | |
| Indoor Air Pollution | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
