Master of Engineering in Architectural Engineering
These master of engineering programs are course-only, professionally oriented degree programs that permit a concentration in preparation for engineering practice. Admission requirements to these programs are the same as those for the master of science program. Candidates in these programs must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours, up to three of which may be a special project course—CAE 597 or ENVE 597. Up to 12 credit hours of 400-level undergraduate coursework (except CAE 431 and CAE 432) may be included in the master of engineering program with prior adviser approval. No thesis or comprehensive examination is required for completion of the degree.
The Master of Engineering in Architectural Engineering program is oriented toward students who need to develop more knowledge about buildings. Students are expected to have educational backgrounds in architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, architecture, or other relevant disciplines. The program covers the three basic aspects of architectural engineering: building science, structures, and construction management.
Curriculum
This program involves four core courses, four or five elective courses from one field of concentration, and two courses from any relevant field of concentration, general background courses, or graduate courses offered by the College of Architecture.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | (12) | |
| CAE 513 | Building Science | 3 |
| CAE 574 | Economic Decision Analysis in Civil Engineering | 3 |
| Select a minimum of two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Acoustics and Lighting | 3 | |
| Building Illumination Design | 3 | |
| Building Enclosure Design | 3 | |
| Measurement and Instrumentation in Architectural Engineering | 3 | |
| Indoor Air Pollution | 3 | |
| Specialization Electives | (12-15) | |
| Select 12-15 credit hours 1 | 12-15 | |
| General Electives | (6-9) | |
| Select 6-9 credit hours from the following courses: 2 | 6-9 | |
| Probability Concepts in Civil Engineering Design | 3 | |
| Statistical Analysis of Engineering Data | 3 | |
| Systems Analysis in Civil Engineering | 3 | |
| Special Problems | Credit Variable | |
| Energy, Environment, and Economics | 3 | |
| Engineering Acoustics | 3 | |
Minimum degree credits required: 32
| 1 | Specializations in Building Systems, Construction Management, or Structures require 12-15 credit hours in the area of specialization. Please see the Specializations tab on this page. |
| 2 | Other courses are allowed but are subject to adviser approval. |
Architectural Engineering Specializations
Students must complete 12-15 credit hours from one area of specialization (Building Systems, Construction Management, or Structures).
Building Systems
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select a minimum of four to five courses from the following: | 12-15 | |
| Design of Energy-Efficient Buildings I | 3 | |
| Design of Energy-Efficient Buildings II | 3 | |
| Plumbing and Fire Protection Design | 3 | |
| HVAC Systems Design | 3 | |
| Acoustics and Lighting | 3 | |
| Building Envelope Rehabilitation | 3 | |
| Dynamics of Fire | 3 | |
| Fire Protection of Buildings | 3 | |
| Computer Modeling of Fire | 3 | |
| Building Illumination Design | 3 | |
| Building Enclosure Design | 3 | |
| Energy Conservation Design in Buildings | 3 | |
| Control of Building Environmental Systems | 3 | |
| Building Electrical Systems Design | 3 | |
| Measurement and Instrumentation in Architectural Engineering | 3 | |
| Indoor Air Pollution | 3 | |
| Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Heat Transfer | 3 | |
| Heat Transfer: Conduction | 3 | |
| Heat Transfer: Convection and Radiation | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12-15 | |
Construction Management
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select a minimum of four to five courses from the following: | 12-15 | |
| Integrated Building Delivery Practice/BIM | 3 | |
| Construction Methods and Cost Estimating | 3 | |
| Construction Planning and Scheduling | 3 | |
| Construction Site Operation | 3 | |
| Construction Contract Administration | 3 | |
| Soil and Site Improvement | 3 | |
| Legal Issues in Civil Engineering | 3 | |
| Lean Construction and Control | 3 | |
| Construction Cost Accounting and Control | 3 | |
| Construction Management with Building Information Modeling | 3 | |
| Systems Analysis in Civil Engineering | 3 | |
| Construction Equipment Management | 3 | |
| Construction Claims Management | 3 | |
| Real Estate Fundamentals for Engineers and Architects | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12-15 | |
Structures
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select a minimum of four to five courses from the following: | 12-15 | |
| Introduction to Wind and Earthquake Engineering | 3 | |
| Experimental Analysis of Structures | 3 | |
| Design of Masonry and Timber Structures | 3 | |
| Geotechnical Foundation Design | 3 | |
| Advanced Structural Analysis | 3 | |
| Seismic Retrofit and Earthquake Hazard Reduction | 4 | |
| Advanced Reinforced Concrete | 3 | |
| Buckling of Structures | 4 | |
| Structural Model Analysis | 4 | |
| Advanced Steel and Composite Structures | 4 | |
| Finite Element Method of Analysis | 3 | |
| Analysis of Plates and Shells | 4 | |
| Theory and Analysis of Thin Shells | 3 | |
| Computational Techniques in Finite Element Analysis | 3 | |
| Homeland Security Concerns in Building Designs | 3 | |
| Prestressed Concrete | 3 | |
| Plastic Methods | 4 | |
| Structural Reliability and Probabilistic Bases of Design | 3 | |
| Design of Foundations, Embankments and Earth Structures | 4 | |
| Structural Wind and Earthquake Engineering | 4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12-15 | |
