What will I learn?
Architectural engineers conceptualize, design and build many essential residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities and structures. Our alumni are in great demand for rapidly growing fields, and we believe in preparing our students through active and experiential learning in our laboratories and in our design and service teams such as the Solar House Design Team, Steel Bridge Design Team, and Engineers Without Borders.Our bachelor of science degree in architectural engineering consists of 129 credit hours. As an incoming student, you'll work toward completing common first-year courses while acquiring information to help you determine a major and career. During the first two or three semesters on campus, you will take a set of courses that are required by all engineering departments. After successfully completing the common first-year academic requirements, you'll formally apply for admission to the civil, architectural and environmental engineering department. Admission is nearly automatic if you've completed these requirements.Architectural engineers take courses in structural, electrical and mechanical engineering in areas of acoustics, lighting, environmental controls and construction practices that are directed toward providing reliable and economical structures such as retail complexes, office buildings, stadiums and airports. Courses in construction engineering include studies in construction techniques, cost estimating, project management, quality control/quality assurance and contract administration.Architectural engineering is a broad field. Although you may specialize within a given area, you will be interacting with various specialists such as architects and engineers in other disciplines in the planning, design, and construction of novel buildings that will be the smart cities and resilient infrastructure of the future.Architectural engineers also must be effective public communicators. You may be expected to work with property owners, landscape architects, concerned citizens, urban planners, contractors, city officials, attorneys, and even doctors and public health agencies for concerns related to public health measures.
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