Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
Architectural engineering is a building-oriented discipline that offers students an opportunity to obtain an engineering education specializing in building science, building systems integration, building construction, 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) systems; plumbing, fire protection, electrical, and lighting systems; acoustics; energy conservation; building energy and environmental performance; and the management of construction resources and schedules. Graduates of the architectural engineering 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.
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).
Architectural engineering shares much in common with civil, environmental and mechanical engineering but is distinct in its exclusive concentration on building projects. Architectural engineering students should have an aptitude in and an appreciation of the following areas of knowledge: basic principles of mathematics; physics and chemistry; manual and computer-aided drafting and design; surveying; construction materials; engineering mechanics; structural analysis and design; building science and building systems integration; and professional practice and ethics.
Architecture students who plan to pursue a Master of Engineering in Architectural Engineering degree should take the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAE 208 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| or MMAE 320 | Thermodynamics | |
| CAE 302 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| or CAE 209 | Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer | |
| or MMAE 313 | Fluid Mechanics | |
Students should consult the Master of Engineering in Architectural Engineering curriculum for additional details.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering Requirements | (50) | |
| CAE 100 | Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Design | 2 |
| CAE 101 | Introduction to AutoCAD Drawing and Design | 2 |
| CAE 105 | Surveying | 2 |
| CAE 110 | Professional Practice I | 1 |
| CAE 111 | Professional Practice II | 1 |
| CAE 208 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| or MMAE 320 | Thermodynamics | |
| CAE 302 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| or CAE 209 | Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer | |
| or MMAE 313 | Fluid Mechanics | |
| CAE 303 | Steel Structures I | 3 |
| CAE 304 | Structural Analysis I | 3 |
| CAE 307 | Concrete Structures I | 3 |
| CAE 315 | Materials of Construction | 3 |
| CAE 331 | Building Science | 3 |
| CAE 383 | Electrical and Electronic Circuits | 3 |
| CAE 461 | Plumbing and Fire Protection Design | 3 |
| CAE 464 | HVAC Systems Design | 3 |
| CAE 466 | Building Electrical/Lighting Systems Design 1 | 3 |
| or CAE 323 | Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering | |
| CAE 468 | Architectural Design | 3 |
| CAE 470 | Construction Methods and Cost Estimating | 3 |
| CAE 471 | Construction Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
| CAE 496 | Fundamentals of Engineering Preparation | 0 |
| Capstone Design Requirement | (3) | |
| CAE 495 | Capstone Senior Design | 3 |
| CAE Technical Electives | (9) | |
| Select nine credit hours 2 | 9 | |
| Mathematics Requirements | (21) | |
| CAE 312 | Engineering Systems Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 151 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 152 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 251 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 252 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 4 |
| Physics Requirements | (8) | |
| PHYS 123 | General Physics I: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 221 | General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| Chemistry Requirement | (4) | |
| CHEM 124 | Principles of Chemistry I with Laboratory | 4 |
| Computer Science Requirement | (2) | |
| CS 104 | Introduction to Computer Programming for Engineers | 2 |
| or CS 105 | Introduction to Computer Programming | |
| Engineering Course Requirements | (6) | |
| CAE 286 | Theory and Concept of Structural Mechanics | 3 |
| CAE 287 | Mechanics of Structural Materials | 3 |
| Humanities Requirements | (3) | |
| AAH 119 | History of World Architecture I | 3 |
| or AAH 120 | History of World Architecture II | |
| 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 | 130 | |
- 1
Students who intend to take electives in structural engineering should take CAE 323 (CAE 466 can still be taken as a technical elective if desired).
- 2
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.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering Curriculum
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| CAE 100 | 2 | CAE 101 | 2 |
| CAE 110 | 1 | CAE 111 | 1 |
| CAE 105 | 2 | CS 104 or 105 | 2 |
| CHEM 124 | 4 | PHYS 123 | 4 |
| MATH 151 | 5 | MATH 152 | 5 |
| Humanities 200-level Course | 3 | Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| CAE 208 or MMAE 320 | 3 | CAE 287 | 3 |
| CAE 286 | 3 | CAE 302, 209, or MMAE 313 | 3 |
| PHYS 221 | 4 | CAE 312 | 3 |
| MATH 251 | 4 | MATH 252 | 4 |
| AAH 119 | 3 | Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| CAE 304 | 3 | CAE 303 | 3 |
| CAE 315 | 3 | CAE 307 | 3 |
| CAE 331 | 3 | CAE 464 | 3 |
| CAE 383 | 3 | CAE 466 or 3231 | 3 |
| IPRO Elective I | 3 | IPRO Elective II | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 18 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| CAE 461 | 3 | CAE 471 | 3 |
| CAE 468 | 3 | CAE 495 | 3 |
| CAE 470 | 3 | CAE 496 | 0 |
| CAEE Technical Elective2 | 3 | CAEE Technical Elective2 | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 | CAEE Technical Elective2 | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credit Hours: 130 | |||
- 1
Students who intend to take electives in structural engineering should take CAE 323 (CAE 466 can still be taken as a technical elective if desired).
- 2
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.
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
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.
Professional Specializations in Architectural Engineering
Students who select an area of specialization must take a minimum of nine credit hours from the following technical electives listed under the respective area of specialization. Other 400- or 500-level courses may be used towards a specialization with the prior approval of the student's adviser.
Building SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select a minimum of nine credit hours from the following courses: | 9 | |
| Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics in Engineering | 3 | |
| Control of Building Environmental Systems | 3 | |
| Measurement and Instrumentation in Architectural Engineering | 3 | |
| Building Commissioning | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sustainable Building Design | 3 | |
| Building Enclosure Design | 3 | |
| Energy Conservation in Buildings | 3 | |
| Building Electrical/Lighting Systems Design | 3 | |
| Lighting Systems Design | 3 | |
Construction and Engineering Management
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAE 472 | Construction Site Operation | 3 |
| CAE 473 | Construction Contract Administration | 3 |
| CAE 474 | Introduction to Building Information Modeling | 3 |
Structural Engineering
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select a minimum of nine credit hours from the following courses: | 9 | |
| Structural Analysis II | 3 | |
| Steel Structures II | 3 | |
| Concrete Structures II | 3 | |
| Design of Masonry and Timber Structures | 3 | |
