Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
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 at least one area of specialization. This degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Architectural engineering is a building-oriented discipline that offers students an opportunity to obtain an engineering education specializing in building architecture, building-system integration, or structural and computer-aided design.
Professional architectural engineers are concerned with the structural integrity of buildings; the design and analysis of HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning); 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 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.
Architectural engineering shares much in common with civil 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-system 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 | Thermal-Fluids Engineering I | 3 |
| CAE 209 | Thermal-Fluids Engineering II | 3 |
| CAE 383 | Electrical and Electronic Circuits | 3 |
Students should consult the Master of Engineering in Architectural Engineering curriculum for additional details.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering Requirements | (48) | |
| CAE 100 | Intro to Engg Drawing & Design | 2 |
| CAE 101 | Intro to AutoCAD Draw Design | 2 |
| CAE 105 | Geodetic Science | 3 |
| CAE 110 | Professional Practice I | 1 |
| CAE 111 | Professional Practice II | 1 |
| 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 | Intro to Geotechnical Engineer | 3 |
| CAE 331 | Building Science | 3 |
| CAE 383 | Electrical Electronic Circuits | 3 |
| CAE 461 | Plumbing/Fire Protection Dsgn | 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 |
| Capstone Design Requirement | (3) | |
| CAE 495 | Capstone Senior Design | 3 |
| CAE Technical Electives | (9) | |
| Select nine credit hours 1 | 9 | |
| CAE Additional Science Requirement | (3) | |
| CAE 208 | Thermal-Fluids Engineering I | 3 |
| 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 Diff Equations | 4 |
| Physics Requirements | (8) | |
| PHYS 123 | General Physics I: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 221 | Gen Physics II: Elect&Magntism | 4 |
| Chemistry Requirement | (4) | |
| CHEM 124 | Princ of Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| Computer Science Requirement | (2) | |
| CS 104 | Intro to Comp Prgrm for Engrs | 2 |
| or CS 105 | Intro to Computer Programming | |
| Engineering Course Requirements | (6) | |
| CAE 286 | Theory&Concpt of Struct Mechcs | 3 |
| CAE 287 | Mechanics Structural Materials | 3 |
| Humanities Requirements | (3) | |
| AAH 119 | Hist of World Architecture I | 3 |
| or AAH 120 | Hist 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 | 131 | |
| 1 | All technical electives must be CAE or EG courses at the 400-level or above. |
All architectural engineering students are required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination during their senior year. The examination is offered by the State of Illinois multiple times during the year. Students should contact the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering for information concerning this examination.
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 | 3 | CS 104 or 105 | 2 |
| CHEM 124 | 4 | PHYS 123 | 4 |
| MATH 151 | 5 | MATH 152 | 5 |
| Humanities 200-level Course | 3 | Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| 18 | 17 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| CAE 208 | 3 | CAE 209 | 3 |
| CAE 286 | 3 | CAE 287 | 3 |
| PHYS 221 | 4 | CAE 312 | 3 |
| MATH 251 | 4 | MATH 252 | 4 |
| AAH 119 | 3 | Social Sciences Elective (300+) | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| CAE 303 | 3 | CAE 307 | 3 |
| CAE 304 | 3 | CAE 323 | 3 |
| CAE 315 | 3 | CAE 464 | 3 |
| CAE 331 | 3 | IPRO Elective II | 3 |
| CAE 383 | 3 | Humanities Elective (300+) | 3 |
| IPRO Elective I | 3 | ||
| 18 | 15 | ||
| 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 Technical Elective1 | 3 |
| CAE Technical Elective1 | 3 | CAE Technical Elective1 | 3 |
| Humanities Elective (300+) | 3 | Social Sciences Elective (300+) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credit Hours: 131 | |||
| 1 | All technical electives must be CAE or EG courses at the 400-level or above. |
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 take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination during their senior year. The examination is offered by the State of Illinois multiple times during the year. Students should contact the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering for information concerning this examination.
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 Electrical and Lighting
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAE 465 | Bldg Energy Conserve Techlgys | 3 |
| CAE 466 | Building Electrical Systs Dsgn | 3 |
| CAE 467 | Lighting Systems Design | 3 |
Building Mechanical and Energy
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select a minimum of nine credit hours from the following courses: | 9 | |
| Building Enclosure Design | 3 | |
| Bldg Energy Conserve Techlgys | 3 | |
| BIM Applications for Bldg Perf | 3 | |
| Applied Bldg Energy Modeling | 3 | |
| Net Zero Energy Home Dsgn I | 3 | |
| Net Zero Energy Home Dsgn II | 3 | |
Construction and Engineering Management
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAE 472 | Construction Site Operation | 3 |
| CAE 473 | Construction Contract Admin | 3 |
| EG 430 | Intro Building Info Modeling | 3 |
Fire Protection and Life Safety
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAE 422 | Sprinklers Standpipes Fire Pum | 3 |
| CAE 424 | Intro Fire Dynamics | 3 |
| CAE 425 | Fire Protection & Life Safety | 3 |
Structural Engineering
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAE 411 | Structural Analysis II | 3 |
| CAE 431 | Steel Design | 3 |
| CAE 432 | Concrete and Foundation Design | 3 |
