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2016-2017 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Architectural Engineering, B.S.


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Program Director

Dr. Christopher Raebel, P.E., S.E.
Office: CC-27B
Phone: (414) 277-7302
Email: raebel@msoe.edu

This four-year bachelor of science degree program prepares engineers for careers in engineering and designing buildings and building systems. Lecture and laboratory courses integrate theory and the practical application of design principles, practices, methods and materials.

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering (BSAE) program are as follows:

  • Graduates of the BSAE program who choose to pursue registration as a Professional Engineer can, after attaining the required years of work experience stipulated by the Board of Examiners, achieve that distinction.
  • Graduates of the BSAE program who choose to pursue a graduate degree can achieve that distinction.
  • Graduates of the BSAE program will pursue opportunities to advance their professional skills through lifelong learning (e.g. graduate studies, conferences, seminars, short courses and specialty certifications).
  • Graduates of the BSAE program will demonstrate a commitment to their profession by participating in one or more professional societies in their area of technical specialty.
  • Graduates of the BSAE program will demonstrate, in their professional practices, an appreciation for sustainable design.

In accordance with these objectives, the following educational program outcomes have been formulated.

Student Outcomes

Program graduates will:

  • Be knowledgeable in the mathematics and sciences areas listed below:
    • Mathematics: calculus through differential equations, probability and statistics
    • Pure sciences: calculus-based physics, general chemistry
    • Engineering sciences: statistics, mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electronic circuits, engineering economics
  • Be able to apply knowledge of mathematics, sciences, and engineering principles to:
    • Design and conduct experiments;
    • Analyze data; and
    • Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
  • Be knowledgeable in each of the basic architectural engineering curricular areas listed below that will facilitate communication and interaction with other design professionals in the development and execution of building projects.
    • Architectural design and architectural history
    • Building electrical systems (MSOE AE design specialty)
    • Building mechanical systems (MSOE AE design specialty)
    • Building structural systems (MSOE AE design specialty)
  • Be proficient in:
    • Systems design in one of the three MSOE AE design specialties;
    • Building construction/construction management issues; and
    • The techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary to enter the architectural engineering profession in a productive manner.
  • Be proficient in oral and written communication.
  • Be able to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Be knowledgeable of the responsibilities, both professional and ethical, that are required of the architectural engineer.
  • Be knowledgeable of the need for lifelong learning, and have the motivation to pursue it.
  • Be knowledgeable in the humanities and social sciences and of contemporary issues necessary to understand the societal and environmental impact of the architectural engineering profession.

Design Specialties

There are three design specialties offered in the architectural engineering program beginning in the junior year. Students must select one of the design specialties:

  • Building electrical systems
  • Building mechanical systems
  • Building structural systems

View Annual Student Enrollment and Graduation Data

Architectural Engineering Model Full-time Track - V7.0


Year One


Total: 14 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 16 credits

Total: 14 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 16 credits

Total: 14 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 16 credits

Total: 48 credits


Year Two


Total: 14 lecture hours - 6 lab hours - 17 credits

Total: 14 lecture hours - 2 lab hours - 15 credits

Spring


Total: 15 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 17 credits

Total: 49 credits


Year Three


Total: 15 lecture hours - 2 lab hours - 16 credits

Winter


  • Elective (HU/SS) 3 credits
Totals

BSS: 13 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 15 credits

BMS: 13 lecture hours -  4 lab hours - 15 credits 

BEPS: 14 lecture hours - 2 lab hours - 15 credits 

Spring


Design Specialty Course (see note 2)

Totals

BSS: 16 lecture hours - 2 lab hours - 17 credits

BMS: 15 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 17 credits 

BEPS: 15 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 17 credits 

Total: 48 credits


Year Four


Total: 11 lecture hours - 6 lab hours - 14 credits

Total: 14 lecture hours - 3 lab hours - 16 credits

Total: 12 lecture hours - 5 lab hours - 16 credits

Total: 46 credits


Total: 191 credits


Note:


1There are 12 credits of humanities and social science (HU/SS) electives, 6 must be in humanities (HU) and 6 must be in social sciences (SS).

2  These three credits may be taken from the math (MA) or science (BI, CH, PH, SC) area.  Consult the Academic Catalog for prerequisites and limitations.

All students must choose one of the three specialty sequences of classes beginning in the winter quarter of the junior year. These specialties include: Building Structural Systems (BSS); Building Mechanical Systems (BMS); or Building Electrical Power Systems (BEPS)

Prerequisite courses vary by specialty.  See Academic Catalog for prerequisite courses.

Refer to the Academic Catalog for a detailed list of requirements for entrance into senior project sequence.

6  A “technical elective” is defined as any engineering, business, management or technical communications course, 200/2000 level or higher. Courses taken as technical electives may not be used to satisfy a minor.  Enginering technology (ET, MY), general education (GE), humanities (HU/SS), mathematics (MA), nursing (NU) or nursing-specific courses/electives, orientation (OR), pure science (BI, CH, PH, SC), ROTC (AF, AR, NS) or undergraduate research (UR) courses are not eligible as technical electives.

7  These 3 credits may be taken in any 200 level or above course (or equivalent, if awarded in the form of transfer credit) that is not preparatory to the program track.

Students are required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in their senior year, as a condition of graduation. Students must present official results to the Registrar’s Office as proof of having satisfied this requirement.

Students in the Air Force ROTC program can make the following substitutions: AF 300 for General Elective, AF 301 for EN 441 AF 4142  for SS 455  (an SS elective).

Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET,http://www.abet.org.

Architectural Engineering Electives


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