Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Other Courses

  
  • MG 610 - The Application of Statistics

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    Decision-making, planning and the presentation of information can be significantly enhanced by the intelligent use of mathematical methods or statistics. This course expands on a basic understanding of statistics used in business today with the focus being on application rather than the mathematics and theory of the methods. Statistical tools used to describe collections of data, estimate parameters, make comparisons, develop mathematical relationships or models, control processes, predict outcomes, and plan experiments are covered. Specific tools include frequency distributions, sampling, estimation, Chi-Square analysis, regression and correlation analysis, simple and multiple regression, forecasting, control charts, and process capability analysis. (prereq: none)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Understand what kinds of statistical tools are available, and where and how they can be applied in a business and industrial environment
    • Know what statistical tools require further independent study to satisfy the requirements of other courses as well as personal and career needs

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Experience in using or course(s) in basic statistical methods is strongly recommended
    • Experience using Excel and software for statistical analysis would be helpful

    Course Topics
    • Introduction and graphical descriptive statistics management, work environment, culture and its impact on the application of statistics Statistical thinking - problems must be addressed in the context of a larger system and not as an exercise in mathematics
    • Basic concepts descriptive statistics - graphical methods (1 class)
    • Descriptive statistics - numerical methods central value, spread, and correlation (1 class)
    • Interval estimates and sampling confidence intervals, approaches to sampling, and probability (1 class)
    • Hypothesis testing, and making comparisons and inferences comparing a condition to a standard, comparing two conditions, risks and sample sizes (1 class)
    • Statistical quality control variables control charts, attributes control charts, capability studies and indexes (1 class)
    • Systematic collection and analysis of information for making decisions making multiple comparisons using the analysis of variance - ANOVA, Design of experiments - DOE (2 classes)
    • The analysis of enumerated or counted data evaluating goodness of fit, and checking for independence (1 class)
    • Studying and defining relationships between variables regression analysis and correlation analysis (1 class)
    • Nonparametric methods and review sign tests, ranking tests, rank correlation, and review (1 class)
    • Final Exam

    Coordinator
    David Schmitz
  
  • MG 660 - Applied Organizational Behavior

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course examines the interaction between individuals, groups and the organization in the accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives. It looks to assist students in understanding and predicting the performance of individuals and ultimately the organization in which they work. As an advanced course in management, the course is conducted in a seminar format drawing on case studies, organizational experiences of students, Internet research, and readings. Topics discussed in depth include perception and learning, motivation and work-related attitudes, group processes and work teams, organizational communication and decision making, interpersonal behavior, influence, power, politics and leadership. (prereq: none)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Know and understand organizational behavior and its impact on organizational performance, especially in today’s business environment 
    • Identify and assimilate the theory/practice covered in this course with real world work situations 
    • Describe the impact of perception, individual approaches to learning, ability and personality and their affect on performance 
    • Examine how motivation and job satisfaction are affected by leadership/management practices, policies and job characteristics. Recognize the importance of roles, norms, status and cohesiveness within organizations 
    • Recognize the importance of roles, norms, status and cohesiveness within organizations 
    • Explain how individual performance in groups is affected by the presence of others, the cultural diversity of group membership, and the number of others with whom one works 
    • Describe the formal forces and informal networks that influence communication in organizations 
    • Distinguish between social influence, power and organizational politics, and their application in organizations 
    • Explain how rising expectations about quality and ethical behavior have influenced the field of organizational behavior
    • Describe how technology has led to the development of new organizational forms

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • Organizational commitment 
    • Managing diversity and prejudice 
    • Motivation in organizations 
    • Motivating by meting needs; motivating by being fair; motivating by altering expectations; motivating by structuring jobs 
    • Career dynamics 
    • Organizational socialization and mentoring 
    • Group dynamics; structural dynamics and individual performance 
    • Teams and effective team performance 
    • Communications in organizations 
    • Types of communication - verbal and nonverbal, formal and informal and improvement techniques 
    • Decision-making; factors affecting decision in organization Individual versus group decision-making Techniques for improving 
    • Interpersonal behavior; dynamics of pro-social behavior, cooperation and conflict Managing organizational behavior 
    • Influence, power and politics social influence, individual and group power 
    • Organizational politics, power in action 
    • Leadership approaches to identifying leadership effectiveness 
    • Organizational culture; identifying organizational culture, its consequences and capacity to change
    • Creativity and the process of innovation 
    • Organizational structure and design; structures and dimensions of organizations; organizational design 

    Coordinator
    Carolyn Ottman
  
  • MG 670 - Marketing Management

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course introduces the student to the concepts of industrial/business marketing and the marketing management process. Topics include the role of marketing in the business process; the determination of the marketing mix of price, promotion, and distribution; analyzing market opportunities, segmentation and positioning formulation and evaluation of marketing strategies, plans and programs; and marketing’s role in new products. The course perspective is from the role of marketing in a total customer satisfaction driven organization. (prereq: none)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Gain an understanding of the concepts of business marketing and the marketing management process. The perspective is from the role of marketing in a total customer satisfaction driven organization

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Understanding the business management and serving customer needs 

    Course Topics
    • Defining marketing in the 21st century 
    • Adapting marketing to the new economy 
    • Building customer satisfaction, value and retention 
    • Winning markets through market-oriented strategic planning 
    • Gathering information and measuring market demand 
    • Scanning the market environment 
    • Analyzing consumer markets and buying behavior 
    • Analyzing business markets and business buying behavior 
    • Dealing with the competition 
    • Identifying market segments and selecting market targets 
    • Positioning the market offering through the product life cycle 
    • Developing new market offerings 
    • Designing and managing global marketing strategies 
    • Setting the product and branding strategy 
    • Designing and managing services 
    • Designing and managing strategies and programs 
    • Designing and managing value networks and marketing channels 
    • Managing retailing, wholesaling and market logistics 
    • Designing and managing integrated marketing communications 
    • Managing advertising, sales promotion, P.R. and direct marketing 
    • Managing the sales force 
    • Managing the total marketing effort

    Coordinator
    Michael Payne
  
  • MG 800 - Strategic Management

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course is designed to assist in understanding business policy, the recognition of both strategy formulation and implementation as distinct managerial activities. Business policy is generally viewed as having two major components: (1) strategic- the choice of purpose, molding organization character, and formulating broad plans and direction for the enterprise; and (2) administrative- implementation actions necessary to mobilize resources, carry out strategic decisions and achieve organizational goals. Matters of business policy are covered with text material, case studies, and assigned or selected readings. (prereq: completion of all MG 600 level courses)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Develop an analytic and systematic approach to strategic management using value chain analysis, SWOT analysis,”Five Forces” analysis and leading edge strategic thinking models. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the entire organization’s value adding activities and how they contribute to the firm’s success 
    • Class discussions and preparation will allow students to demonstrate an understanding of the foundation courses and the theory that is contained in those courses and to apply the learning of elective courses and their work experience 
    • This course will provide students numerous opportunities to demonstrate analytic, investigative and organization skills regarding case studies and the text’s material. Creative solutions with insights and innovative approaches are required for each topic in class and online discussions, written reports, and a research paper
    • The research paper is intended to be a cumulative representation of the material and discussions for the entire course with a specific, focused topic. Each student (or team) will make a formal presentation on the subject of their final paper to the rest of the class during the regularly scheduled class meeting. The complete written narrative will be submitted in an electronic format using the MSOE Style Guide. The executive summary will be shared with classmates prior to the formal presentation

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Understanding of the principles of: 
      • Marketing and marketing management 
      • Finance and financial management 
      • Operations and operations management 
      • Sales and sales management 
      • Human resource management 
      • Total quality management 
      • Product development and technology management 
      • Research and development planning 
      • Business law 
      • Ethics 

    Course Topics
    • Introduction to Strategic Management 
    • Strategic Management and Strategic Competitiveness 
    • Review of Case Study Analysis and Research and Writing Guidelines 
    • The External Environment: O, T, I, C 
    • The Internal Environment: R, C, and Core Competencies 
    • Business-Level Strategy 
    • Competitive Rivalry and Competitive Dynamics 
    • Corporate-Level Strategy 
    • Acquisition and Restructuring Strategies 
    • Cooperative Strategy 
    • Corporate Governance 
    • Organizational Structure and Controls 
    • Strategic Leadership 
    • Strategic Entrepreneurship 

    Coordinator
    David Schmitz
  
  • MG 7005 - Sustainable Built Environment

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    How sustainable construction materials and methods contribute to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs; identify and analyze those international, national, and local programs promoting sustainable construction; characterize the components of successful sustainable construction projects; analyzes design as well as construction aspects of Green Building and LEED certification; project strategies to achieve LEED certification; industry ecology, construction environment impact studies. (prereq: graduate standing)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended

    Coordinator
    Steven Bialek
  
  • MG 7020 - Project Acquisitions and Business Development

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    Acquisition of new work in the construction industry; overview of organizational theory; strategic planning and business planning in the construction industry; acquisition procedures including response techniques for complex requests for proposals; understanding the final concepts of sales and marketing, backlog, and business development budgeting in construction. (prereq: none)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended 

    Coordinator
    Steven Bialek
  
  • MG 7040 - Construction Operations and Management Strategies

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    Theory and case studies related to the executive focused management of construction business operations; investigation of current business practices employed by construction firms, executive level decision-making processes, case studies. (prereq: nine graduate credits)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended

    Coordinator
    Steven Bialek
  
  • MG 7045 - Lean Construction and Resource Management

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    Lean construction applications, advanced construction materials and processes from conception to completion; alternative construction delivery processes; codes, municipal approval processes and standards; various contemporary/innovative building systems; managing complex projects; means and methods variations; identification and analysis of the factors affecting resources of the construction industry on a local, national, or international level; materials, products, and equipment procurement utilizing supply chain management; procurement cycle using Internet based applications. (prereq: none)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended

    Coordinator
    Steven Bialek
  
  • MG 7050 - Construction Data and Information Management

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    A comprehensive introduction to the principles and techniques of information systems and data communication within the construction industry; data transmissions and network-based technologies employed in the design, implementation, and management of construction communication networks; advanced computer and information systems applied in the construction industry; network systems; voice recognition; bar coding/other ID systems; imaging; independent projects; research. (prereq: none)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended

    Coordinator
    Steven Bialek

Architectural Engineering

  
  • AE 200 - Statics

    4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    Statics is a study of force systems acting on rigid bodies not in motion. The analysis includes forces acting in and on beams, trusses and frames in equilibrium. Topical content includes 2-D and 3-D systems, free body diagrams, pulley systems, friction, centroids and moments of inertia. Analysis includes both scalar and vector methods. (prereq: MA 137 ) (coreq: PH 2011 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Prepare free body diagrams and apply the equations of static equilibrium to particles and rigid bodies
    • Analyze statically determinate trusses
    • Calculate reactions and internal forces in statically determinate beams, demonstrate the variation of shear and moment with diagrams
    • Calculate reactions and hinge forces for statically determinate frames
    • Determine the location of an area’s centroid
    • Solve problems involving friction

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Meaning of scalar and vector values
    • Basic concepts of trigonometry and calculus

    Course Topics
    • Introduction to statics, scalar and vector values (1 class)
    • Force systems, magnitude, direction, and component (3 class)
    • Equilibrium of particles in 2-D and 3-D, free body diagrams (3 classes)
    • Moment, couple (4 classes)
    • Equilibrium of rigid bodies (7 classes)
    • Areas, volumes, centroids, and distributed loads (3 classes)
    • Trusses: zero force members, method of joints, method of sections (4 classes)
    • Frames and machines (4 classes)
    • Beams, reactions, shear and moment equations, and shear and moment diagrams (5 classes)
    • Friction (3 classes)
    • Tests (3 classes)

    Coordinator
    Douglas Stahl
  
  • AE 201 - Strength of Materials

    4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course is the study of stress and strain of elastic bodies. Areas covered are analysis of statically determinate beams; shear and moment equations and diagrams; flexural and shear stress; double integration method; and axial, torsional and thermal loads of statically indeterminate systems and columns. (prereq: AE 200 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Calculate stress and strain in components subject to axial, torsional, and flexural loadings including combined loadings
    • Calculate stress and strain in composite beams
    • Develop equations for the elastic curve of a beam
    • Calculate stress and strain in thin-walled pressure vessels
    • Identify principal stress magnitudes and directions, and demonstrate stress transformation with Mohr’s Circle
    • Calculate elastic buckling loads for columns

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Integral and differential calculus
    • Static analysis of beams, trusses, and frames

    Course Topics
    • Concepts of stress and strain
    • Axial deformation including thermal deformation
    • Multiaxial loading; shear strain; Hooke’s Law
    • Torsion
    • Flexural stress; composite sections
    • Flexural deformation; elastic curve by integration
    • Combined axial and flexural loads; biaxial bending
    • Shear stress and shear flow in beams
    • Combined shear and torsion
    • Pressure vessels
    • Stress transformations; Mohr’s circle; principal stresses
    • Column stability

    Coordinator
    Doug Stahl
  
  • AE 490 - Independent Study

    1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This subject provides an advanced student with an opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of an area within their major field of study by means of a practical architectural or engineering project. Students are required to research, analyze and develop design solutions. Completed projects are submitted to the faculty advisor in a formal technical communication form as prescribed by the advisor. (prereq: consent of department chair)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None 

    Course Topics
    • None appended

    Coordinator
    Chris Raebel
  
  • AE 1001 - Freshman Seminar I

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    Freshman Seminar I introduces the Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, and Civil Engineering majors to the incoming student. Each major and specialty option will be discussed, as well as the different career paths for each major. Basics in surveying, organization and understanding of construction drawings and documents will be introduced, as well as a discussion on ethics. General topics are introduced to develop the students’ academic, personal and interpersonal skills that help in college and create a sense of campus involvement. In addition, the laboratory periods will teach the basics of CAD drafting and Building Information Modeling (BIM) using AutoCAD and REVIT software. (prereq: none)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Describe the program options within the CAECM Department with an emphasis on architectural engineering with one of the three specialties (structural, mechanical, and electrical systems), civil engineering with one of the three specialties (structural, environmental/water resources, construction management) and construction management
    • Give examples of architectural engineering, civil engineering, and construction management career opportunities
    • Understand the professional responsibilities and ethical conduct expectations for registered professional engineers and certified construction managers
    • Understand the building design process and the roles that both architectural engineers, civil engineers, and construction managers play in the development and execution of building projects
    • Be proficient in the use of AutoCAD and REVIT software
    • Have experience working as an effective team member
    • Develop academic, personal, and interpersonal skills that will help the student succeed in college and create a sense of campus involvement
    • Enhance skills in oral presentation, written expression, graphic communication and class participation with practice and feedback
    • Raise awareness of the student conduct and ethics code

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • Introduction of CAECM Department and Programs
    • Active Learning and Professionalism
    • GE Hours and the Process for Submission
    • The Architectural and Engineering Design Process
    • Introduction of the Construction Management Program and Specialty
    • Introduction of the Environmental/Water Resources Specialty
    • Introduction of Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering
    • Introduction of the Structural Specialty
    • Introduction of the Electrical Specialty
    • Introduction of the Mechanical Specialty
    • Ethics for Engineers and Construction Managers
    • MSOE Policies and Procedures

    Laboratory Topics
    • AutoCAD menu structure, entity creation, saving drawings
    • Creating circles and arcs, using object snaps, using layers
    • Adding dimensions, dimensioning options, adding text, crosshatching
    • Moving and copying entities, creating blocks
    • Block attributes, prototype drawings, title blocks, use of viewports
    • Getting started with REVIT
    • Wall types, doors, windows, elevators
    • Floors, floor to floor height, common walls
    • Roof types, skylights
    • Floor and ceiling systems

    Coordinator
    DeAnna Leitzke
  
  • AE 1002 - Freshman Seminar II

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    Freshman Seminar II builds on the information taught in Freshman Seminar I. Students work in teams to solve a building design problem and perform basic engineering calculations, develop project schedules, develop construction estimates, and prepare architectural engineering drawings by hand, using AutoCAD, and using Revit. (prereq: AE 1001 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • TBD 

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Autodesk Revit

    Course Topics
    • TBD

    Coordinator
    DeAnna Leitzke
  
  • AE 1231 - Building Construction Materials

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course is a study of the properties of construction materials, methods of manufacturing and installation. Materials include wood, steel, concrete, masonry, asphalt and gypsum as components of architectural engineering. A laboratory reinforces the principles presented in lecture. (prereq: one year high school chemistry)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Understand the unique origins, chemistry, properties, standards, construction industry applications and trade organizations specific to the materials used in the construction industry. Materials include aggregates, cement, concrete, masonry, wood, steel, aluminum, asphalt, polymers, plastics and composites
    • Design and execute laboratory experiments that test the physical properties of construction materials as they relate to performance within industry
    • Develop research and communication skills that will enable them to access technical information on materials, evaluate that information for quality, summarize findings concisely, and communicate those findings both in writing and orally
    • Assemble a portfolio of information that has the potential to be a useful resource on materials throughout their academic career at MSOE and beyond

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • One year of high school chemistry

    Course Topics
    • Course Introduction (1 hour)
    • Materials Engineering Concepts (2 hours)
    • Nature of Materials (3 hours)
    • Aggregates (1 hour)
    • Portland Cement (2 hours)
    • Concrete (3 hours)
    • Masonry (1 hour)
    • Wood (2 hours)
    • Steel (1 hour)
    • Aluminum (1 hour)
    • Asphalt (1 hour)
    • Polymers and Plastics
    • Composites (1 hour)
    • Research Paper Requirements (3 hours)
    • Final Paper Presentations (3 hours)
    • Assessment (5 hours)

    Laboratory Topics
    • Safety (1/2 hour)
    • Density of Materials (1.5 hours)
    • Tensile Testing (1.5 hours)
    • Creep Testing (1/2 hour)
    • Aggregate Testing (2 hours)
    • Sieve Analysis (2 hours)
    • Concrete Proportioning (2 hours)
    • Concrete Mixing (2 hours)
    • Concrete Compression Testing (5 hours)
    • Wood Lab Design and Testing (3 hours)

    Coordinator
    DeAnna Leitzke
  
  • AE 2001 - Building Information Modeling

    1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 2 credits
    Course Description
    This course prepares the student to utilize building information modeling (BIM) as a coordinated, integrated and consistent approach to a building project in design and construction decision making. Students are provided the basics to produce high-quality 3-D designs and construction documents, along with cost-estimating, and construction planning. The students will use BIM in the Senior Project sequence. This course will utilize Autodesk Revit Building Systems. (prereq: AE 1002 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • TBD

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Basic Autodesk Revit
    • Basics of Drafting

    Course Topics
    • TBD

    Coordinator
    Jeong Woo
  
  • AE 2121 - Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

    4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course provides Architectural Engineering and Construction Management students with the necessary fundamentals of thermodynamics as they relate to building thermal systems and applications. Topics cover a range of principles from basic energy and mass balances to refrigeration cycles and heat exchangers. (prereq: MA 137 , PH 2010 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Determine the thermodynamic properties of pure substances using the property tables, and for ideal gases, liquids, and solids using property relationships
    • Apply the first law of thermodynamics to analyze open and closed systems typically encountered in buildings and HVAC systems
    • Apply the second law of thermodynamics to calculate actual and reversible thermal efficiencies, COPs, and power requirements of systems operating on thermodynamic cycles
    • Apply the second law of thermodynamics to analyze isentropic and non-isentropic processes
    • Apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics to analyze the vapor compression (VC) refrigeration cycle and the individual processes that comprise the cycle
    • Understand how heat exchangers work (heating and cooling coils); their energy and mass balances, and their effectiveness

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Calculus II: Basic integration, integration of areas

    Course Topics
    • Basic concepts (3 classes)
    • Properties of pure substances (8 classes)
    • Energy transfer by heat and work (3 classes)
    • 1st Law of Thermodynamics (7 classes)
    • 2nd Law of Thermodynamics (4 classes)
    • Entropy (3 classes)
    • Refrigeration cycles (4 classes)
    • Heat exchangers (3 classes)
    • General review/problem-solving sessions (3 classes)
    • Exams. (2 classes)

    Laboratory Topics
    • 1 lab hour to conduct necessary measurements on a heat exchanger and calculate its effectiveness (1 session)

    Coordinator
    Bass Abushakra
  
  • AE 2130 - Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course covers the basic principles of fluid mechanics necessary for the design of building plumbing and fire protection systems, and for the design of air duct systems in building HVAC systems. Specific topics covered include: (1) introduction to basic fluid properties such as specific weight and viscosity, and an introduction to the concept and measurement of pressure, (2) the continuity equation for incompressible, steady flows, (3) the steady flow energy equation for incompressible, adiabatic fluid flow, and its simplified form the Bernoulli equation, (4) computation methods for frictional and minor losses in closed channel flow, (5) Manning’s equation for open channel flow, (6) introduction to flow measuring devices, (7) basic principles of pumps, fans, compressors, and blowers, and (8) an introduction to plumbing and fire protection system design through the use of various, applicable case studies throughout the course, but especially during the last week of the course. (prereq: AE 2121 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Calculate the pressure at any depth below the surface of a fluid (or fluids) 
    • Calculate the magnitude and the point of application of hydrostatic forces acting on submerged plane surfaces 
    • Apply the equations of static equilibrium to objects floating in a fluid (i.e. buoyancy problems) 
    • Analyze inviscid flow systems using Bernoulli’s equation 
    • Calculate frictional energy losses in pipe using the Darcy-Weisbach and Hazen-Williams equations 
    • Analyze piping systems including pumps/turbines, pipe friction and minor losses using the General Energy equation 
    • Determine the flow rate, head, and power requirements of centrifugal pumps at different operating point using (1) the affinity laws, and (2) manufacturer’s pump curves 
    • Analyze open channel flow problems using Manning’s equations 
    • Calculate the magnitude of forces acting on plane surfaces arising from fluid motion using Newton’s Law of Viscosity

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Thermodynamics (one quarter or one semester) 
    • College physics (one quarter or one semester) 
    • Calculus I

    Course Topics
    • Basic fluid properties/pressure 
    • Continuity equation 
    • Steady flow energy equation for incompressible fluids 
    • Bernoulli equation 
    • Reynolds number and computing frictional and minor losses 
    • Manning’s equation/open channel flows 
    • Flowmeters 
    • Pumps 
    • Design case studies/design problems

    Coordinator
    Frank Mahuta
  
  • AE 3201 - Principles of Structural Engineering

    4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course builds on concepts from statics and mechanics of materials to introduce the student to the principles of structural engineering. Students will be introduced to structural analysis of determinate structures, design of steel and reinforced concrete beams, and design of steel columns. (prereq: AE 201 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Describe the material properties of steel and concrete and the common geometric properties of steel and reinforced concrete structural elements
    • Describe the assumed mechanical behavior of flexural members and compressive elements made with steel or reinforced concrete
    • Analyze framing plans to determine loadings on structural components
    • Analyze statically determinate structural elements and systems to determine the internal forces and the displacements
    • Analyze steel or reinforced concrtee elements to determine their flexural or compressive capacity
    • Describe common connections of structural members

    Prerequisites by Topic
    Static analysis of beams, frames and trusses

    • Deformation and displacement of statically determinate systems

    Course Topics
    • Review of tributary load, load types, shear and moment diagrams
    • Design approaches - ASD and LRFD
    • Introduction to steel materials and shapes
    • Introduction to AISC specifications for beams and columns
    • Steel beam flexural and shear capacity including Lat-Tors buckling 
    • Steel column capacity; buckling
    • Introduction to bolted and welded connections
    • Introduction to concrete and reinforcement materials and shapes
    • Introduction to ACI specifications for beams and columns
    • Moment-Curvature behavior of reinforced concrete beams, stress-strain relations
    • Reinforced concrete beam flexural and shear capacity
    • Estimating reinforced concrete beam deflections
    • Introduction to detailing concrete reinforcement
    • Reinforced concrete column capacity (axial load only)

    Coordinator
    Chris Raebel
  
  • AE 3211 - Structural Analysis

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course presents methods of structural analysis for indeterminate structures. Topics include virtual work method for deflections, flexibility method, stiffness methods, and computerized structural analysis. Course includes laboratory exercises. (prereq: AE 3201 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Analyze statically determinate structures with complex loadings and geometry
    • Analyze statically indeterminate structures using classical methods
    • Distringuish the needed level of accuracy in an engineering model
    • Compare results from computer software and hand calculations
    • Interpret test results using theoretical concepts as supporting evidence
    • Describe key components in mechanical test systems including load apparatus and data acquisition

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Static analysis of beams, frames and trusses
    • Deformation and displacement of statically determinate systems
    • Structural loadings and load paths

    Course Topics
    • Use of structural analysis software
    • Forces in statically determinate beams and frames
    • Forces in statically determinate trusses
    • Displacements of determinate structures by the Virtual Work method
    • Redundant Force Method for indeterminate structures
    • Moment distribution for beams and non-sway frames
    • Influence lines, pattern loading and moving loads

    Laboratory Topics
    • Lab safety; introduction to equipment
    • Strain and stress analysis: tension, stress concentration, bending, torsion
    • Elastic buckling
    • Development of plastic hinge
    • Truss analysis and behavior

    Coordinator
    Christopher Raebel
  
  • AE 3221 - Steel Design

    4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course presents design of beams, composite beams, columns, beam-columns, tension members, bolted connections, and welded connections for strength and serviceability in accordance with American Institute of Steel Construction specifications. (prereq: AE 3201 ) (coreq: AE 3211 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Analyze and design steel members subject to axial compression
    • Analyze and design steem members subject to axial tension
    • Analyze and design steel members subject to combined axial force and flexure
    • Analyze and design composite steel-concrete members
    • Calculate torsional moments acting on steel members and design members to resist torsional moments
    • Calculate shear and moment in continous beam systems and design continous beams
    • Calculate connection capacities based on a limit state analysis
    • Apply AISC design criteria and understand fabrication, erection and economic factors

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Principles of structural engineering

    Course Topics
    • Introduction
    • Tension members
    • Compression members
    • Flexural members
    • Continuous beams
    • Beam-columns
    • Composite steel-concrete members
    • Torsion
    • Connection design

    Coordinator
    Christopher Raebel
  
  • AE 3231 - Concrete Design

    4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course presents design and detailing of cast-in-place, reinforced conrete flexural and compression members for strength and serviceability in accordance with American Concrete Institute specifications. (prereq: AE 3201 ) (coreq: AE 3211 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Analyze cast-in-place, reinforced concrete buildings to determine the internal forces in members from external loads and member deflections
    • Calculate the moment-curvature behavior of reinforced concrete sections subjected to flexure and apply the behavior for the design of reinforced concrete beams and one-way slabs for flexural strength
    • Design reinforced concrete beams and one-way slabs for flexural, shear, and torsional strength, and detail for serviceablity and construction
    • Design and detail reinforced concrete spread footings to support axial loads
    • Design and detail reinforced concrete columns and walls for axial and flexural loads
    • Calculatae the moment magnification in non-sway, reinforced concrete columns
    • Integrate the behavior and design of individual members into the design of an overall structure
    • Understand the fundamental principles underlying the reinforced concrete building code and what drives changes in the building code

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Principles of structural engineering

    Course Topics
    • Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures
    • Moment-Curvature Behavior
    • Nominal Flexural Capacity
    • Design of Beams for Flexure and Deflection
    • Development of Reinforcement
    • Shear and Torsion Capacity
    • Continuous Beam and Slab Design
    • Spread Footing and Retaining Wall Design
    • P-M Interaction Diagrams
    • Design of Compression Members
    • Design of Walls
    • Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures

    Coordinator
    Christopher Raebel
  
  • AE 3251 - Structural Systems Design

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course introduces the student to structural design of buildings for lateral and gravity loads. Topics include determining loads on buildings, design of lateral force resisting systems, design of floor systems, design of columns, and design of foundations. (prereq: AE 3211 , AE 3221 ) (coreq: AE 3231 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Determine gravity and lateral loadings on building frames
    • Analyze and design steel frames and/or systems subjected to gravity and lateral loads
    • Analyze and design concrete frames and/or systems subjected to gravity and lateral loads
    • Develop efficient building geometrics for concrete and steel framed systems
    • Design efficient lateral force resisting systems
    • Design multi-story columns
    • Design foundtations for building systems

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Structural Analysis
    • Steel Design

    Course Topics
    • Determination of loads
    • Computerized design
    • Open web steel joist and metal deck systems
    • Precast concrete systems
    • Diaphragm design
    • Steel frame design
    • Concrete frame design
    • Foundation design

    Laboratory Topics
    • Computerized modeling
    • Steel frame project
    • Concrete frame project
    • Foundation design

    Coordinator
    Christopher Raebel
  
  • AE 3301 - Principles of Building Mechanical Systems

    4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course covers fundamentals of building mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection applications. The course is split in two 5-week segments. Segment1 covers heating and ventilation including basics of heat transfer, psychrometric relationships, and basic heating load calculations (solar radiation and cooling load calculations are covered in the BMS I course.) Segment 2 covers plumbing and fire protection principles. Plumbing topics covered include water supply system sizing, plumbing fixtures and components, sanitary drainage systems, sewage treatment and disposal, and storm drainage systems. Fire Protection topics include component sizing fire science, fire safety design, fire detection and fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, automatic sprinkler systems and smoke control principles. Applicable codes and standards will be discussed for HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and fire protection systems. (prereq: AE 213 AE 2121 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Classify and describe a complete air-conditioning and distribution system with its central equipment
    • Compute and determine the psychrometric properties of moist air
    • Analyze the physiological considerations for human comfort in buildings, and calculate its related indices
    • Classify and estimate the indoor air contaminants, and use methods to control them
    • Explain the three modes of heat transfer, and calculate their rates in specific applications
    • Define outdoor and indoor design conditions, and calculate heat losses
    • Calculate Infiltration rates through different components of the building envelop
    • Calculate heating energy use of different heating application
    • Apply the principles of fire chemistry to the effects fires have had on buildings and human life
    • Discuss the principles of smoke, heat and flame detection and methods of signaling warning alarms to building occupants
    • Relate architectural and engineering building design elements and materials of construction to fire suppression systems for buildings
    • Cite design principles for fire suppression systems
    • Apply fluid mechanics design methods to calculate fire suppression component size, based on Hazen-Williams formulation and other general energy theories, when given proposed piping layouts
    • Explain architectural and engineering design requirements of plumbing systems for buildings
    • Apply design principles for plumbing based on the importance of the health, safety and welfare of people using buildings and based on how people use plumbing systems
    • Relate water quality and treatments to improve water quality
    • Apply fluid mechanics design methods, based on Darcy-Weisbach, Manning, and Hazen-Williams formulations and other general energy theories and probability and statistical data, to calculate plumbing design problems based on example piping layouts

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Introduction to fluid mechanics
    • Fluid properties
    • Continuity and energy equations
    • Internal flow
    • Major and minor losses
    • Principles of fans and pumps

    Course Topics
    • Introduction, general idea of air-conditioning and distribution systems 
    • Psychrometrics
    • Human Comfort 
    • Heat Transfer 
    • Heating Load 
    • Infiltration 
    • Introduction to Fire Protection Systems 
    • System Design Approaches 
    • Introduction to Plumbing 
    • Design Considerations for Water Distribution Systems 

    Coordinator
    Doug Nelson
  
  • AE 3321 - Architectural History

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course introduces ideas and goals of architectural expression as they have developed from ancient civilizations to the present. Topics include historical development of architectural reasoning and construction techniques. Specific structures are analyzed for their impact on architecture and urban/rural form. (prereq: junior standing or consent of instructor)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Describe the development of architectural engineering concepts through history
    • Describe the logic and innovation in the development of construction techniques
    • Describe design philosophies (current and historical) and critically analyze an AE project

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • Introduction and the seven wonders of the ancient world (1 class)
    • Egyptian architecture- Temple of Karnak, Pyramids (2 classes)
    • Greek architecture- Athens, the Parthenon, Acropolis, theater and the five orders (column types) of architecture (3 classes)
    • Roman architecture-Coliseum, Pantheon, Circus Maximus, the Forum Aqueducts and other engineering wonders (3 classes)
    • Early Christian, Byzantine and the Pisa Cathedral (3 classes)
    • Analysis of Romanesque architecture, Gothic Cathedrals and medieval castles (3 classes)
    • Renaissance Baroque and Palladian architecture (3 classes)
    • The plan for London and Sir Christopher Wren (1 class)
    • The plan for Paris (1 class)
    • Modern architecture 1850 (industrial age) to present-Sir Joseph Paxton, Frank Lloyd Wright, Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, Le Courbusier and other (5 classes)
    • Current trends in architecture-Charles Moore, Phillip Johnson, Michael Graves, Frank Gehry and other (4 classes)
    • Midterm test (1 class)

    Laboratory Topics
    • Research paper/critical analysis of a related AE & BC topic

    Coordinator
    Michael McGeen
  
  • AE 3421 - Building Mechanical Systems I

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course continues the development of heating and cooling systems design, building on the basics learned in the Principles of Building Mechanical Systems (AE 3301 ). The course starts with the topic of Solar Radiation and the principles of Cooling Load calculations, and continues to the detailed analysis of HVAC systems and equipment. The course covers manual calculations for designing and sizing HVAC equipment, studying part-load performance, in addition to the ASHRAE Standards  requirements. Upon completion of the course, the student will acquire an understanding of energy, ventilation, and human comfort standards, and the capability to handle design characteristics, and selection, of HVAC systems components. (prereq: AE 3301 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Compute and determine the solar angles, and calculate heat gains from solar radiation
    • Define all heat gains in a given building, and calculate the total cooling load of a building
    • Apply the basic principles of Fluid Mechanics, to calculate pressure losses in Ducts and Pipes
    • Classify and analyze different types and methods of air distributions systems
    • Analyze various types of fans and pumps, including VFD’s
    • Analyze and characterize different HVAC equipment (compressors, cooling towers, condensers, evaporators, furnaces, boilers, domestic hot water systems, radiant heating unit ventilators, unit heaters unitary air conditioners, heat pumps, and room and packaged air conditioners
    • Design heat exchangers
    • Calculate energy consumption in buildings
    • Examine and relate the ASHRAE Standards to HVAC calculations and design

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Psychrometrics
    • Modes of Heat Transfer
    • Fluid Mechanics

    Course Topics
    • Solar Radiation 
    • Cooling Load Calculations 
    • Duct Design and Fans 
    • Piping Design and Pumps 
    • Air Distribution Systems 
    • Energy Calculations 
    • Compressors 
    • Cooling Towers, Condensers 
    • Evaporators, COP, PLR 
    • Furnaces, Boilers 
    • Domestic Hot Water, Heat Pumps 
    • Heat Exchanger Design and Selection 
    • Radiant Heating 
    • Unit Ventilators, Unit Heaters, Makeup Air Units
    • ASHRAE Standards 
    • Valves 
    • Unitary Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps 
    • Room and Packaged Air Conditioners 

    Laboratory Topics
    • Photovoltaics
    • Fan Curves
    • VC Refrigeration Cycle
    • Heating, Cooling and Humidification
    • Compliance with ASHRAE Standards
    • Field trips to explore large commercial building mechanical rooms

    Coordinator
    Blake Wentz
  
  • AE 3422 - Building Mechanical Systems II

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course continues the development of heating and cooling systems design, by applying what has been learned in AE 3301  (Principles of Building Mechanical Systems) and the Systems-and-Equipment-intensive course AE 3421   (Building Mechanical Systems I). The course applies a systematic approach to the use of heating and cooling design as required by building simulation software currently used in the industry. An actual commercial building case study is utilized as a term project. In addition, the course covers the concept of Net-Zero Energy buildings. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to comprehensively design an HVAC system in a real building using a building energy simulation program (Trace 700), and to produce all the necessary mechanical drawings. (prereq: AE 3421 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Identify the fundamental parts of building energy simulation structures and their hierarchies
    • Define all heat gains and losses in a given building, and calculate the total cooling load and heating load of a building
    • Apply the basic principles of Fluid Mechanics, to calculate pressure losses in Ducts and produce an impeccable duct design
    • Analyze and characterize different cooling equipment systems
    • Analyze and characterize different heating equipment systems
    • Analyze and characterize different cooling equipment plants
    • Analyze and characterize different heating equipment plants
    • Examine and relate the ASHRAE Standards to HVAC calculations and design
    • Examine and relate the utility rate structures to the building energy consumption and demand
    • Design heat exchangers
    • Calculate the life cycle cost of the HVAC systems
    • Identify energy conservation, and renewable production, measures to reach Net-Zero-Energy Building Design

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • HVAC primary and secondary equipment, load calculations, and compliance with standard

    Course Topics
    • Building energy simulation software structure 
    • Cooling and Heating Loads fundamentals and calculations 
    • Cooling systems 
    • Heating Systems 
    • Cooling and Heating plants 
    • Utility (electricity and gas rate structures 
    • Assigning cooling and heating systems to plants
    • Economics; life cycle cost 
    • Duct Design 
    • Pipe Design 
    • Fan Selection 
    • Net-Zero-Energy Buildings
    • Building Energy Simulations Labs

    Laboratory Topics
    • Building Energy Simulation Modeling

    Coordinator
    Blake Wentz
  
  • AE 3451 - Building Systems Control

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course familiarizes the mechanical and electrical specialty student with a basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical, illumination and communication system controls and control theory. Topics covered will be pneumatic, electric, and electronic control systems and components. Building energy management and its connection to control systems will be introduced. In addition to this, basic motors starters and power sources will be reviewed.  Reinforcement of the various topics will be provided through laboratory tests. (prereq: AE 3421   for mechanical specialty students, AE 3632   and AE 3636   for electrical specialty students)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Have a basic knowledge of MEP system control theory
    • Be able to write a basic control specification for a variety of MEP system types
    • Be able to discuss the operating characteristics and proper application of control systems components
    • Be able to design a basic control system using the proper interface devices
    • Be able to read, interpret and evaluate existing control diagrams
    • Have a basic knowledge of controls systems and applications across multiple disciplines

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Basic MEP systems

    Course Topics
    • Basic control theory and terminology
    • Elements of control systems
    • Control enery sources and control devices
    • Sub-system controls
    • Equipment control
    • Complete HVAC control systems
    • Management and control systems
    • Central plant control systems
    • Electrical and Illumination control systems
    • Communication and other low voltage control systems
    • Building Automation System (BAS) structure
    • Integration of non-HVAC control systems into a BAS

    Laboratory Topics
    • Control Equipment Identification
    • System Schematic Design
    • Building Automation Systems
    • HVAC Controls
    • Lighting Controls
    • Site Visit

    Coordinator
    Blake Wentz
  
  • AE 3521 - Plumbing Systems Design

    4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course is a continuation of plumbing and fire suppression principles and transitions into the system component design, layout, and specification concepts of plumbing systems. The plumbing systems components to be examined include plumbing fixtures, piping, water heating equipment, pumps and water reuse systems. System sizing problems for water supply, wastewater disposal, storm water treatment/disposal, and miscellaneous equipment will be covered. Design standards and variations will be discussed using plumbing codes and master specifications. The architectural engineer’s responsibilities in design and specification writing will be emphasized through examples of construction document components, including plans, details and specifications. (prereq: AE 3301 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Integrate backflow prevention devices into water supply systems to protect potable water systems
    • Adapt water treatment equipment into plumbing systems to improve water quality
    • Analyze the hot water demands for a building and integrate appropriate water heating equipment
    • Design a pumping system to maintain water temperature in a hot water system compared to losing temperature in a hydronic heating system
    • Analyze water supply flow and pressure needs of a project and integrate water supply booster pumps into water supply systems
    • Design sanitary and clear water pumping systems when needed to lift sanitary or storm waste to flow to gravity sewers
    • Integrate wastewater interceptors into sanitary waste disposal systems
    • Analyze pre-existing storm water flow from a building site, compare it to post-construction storm water flow, and to design a basin for retention or detention of the excess quantity difference
    • Apply fluid mechanics principles, other general energy theories, and probablity and statistical data to enhance design methods for calculating pipe sizes for all plumbing systems design layouts
    • Adapt and modify specification for a variety of plumbing system piping, specialties, fixtures and equipment

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Basic plumbing systems, water and drain sizing calculations

    Course Topics
    • Introduction to plumbing codes, standards and specifications
    • Water supply and waste disposal system sizing review
    • Plumbing fixture selection and specifications
    • Backflow prevention device selections and specifications
    • Water treatment equipment selection snd specifications
    • Hot water demand analysis
    • Water heater selections and specification
    • Hot water maintenance circulating pump selection and specification
    • Water supply analysis for pressure and booster pump selection
    • Sub-sewer drainage analysis and sump pump selection
    • Wastewater interceptors and grease traps selection and specification
    • Water reuse system design
    • Storm water drainage system for bulding and property

    Coordinator
    Doug Nelson
  
  • AE 3531 - Fire Suppression Systems Design

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course is a continuation of plumbing and fire suppression principles and transitions into the system component design, layout and specification concepts of fire suppression systems. The fire suppression systems components to be examined include wet sprinkler systems, alternative agent systems, pumping equipment and fire suppression piping and installation specifications. Design tools to be used include traditional calculations, spreadsheets, and computerized modeling programs. Design standards and variations will be discussed using NFPA codes and master specifications. The architectural engineer’s responsibilities in design and specification writing will be emphasized through examples of construction document components, including plans, details and specifications. (prereq: AE 3301 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • TBD

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Basic fire protection systems, piping sizing calculations

    Course Topics
    • TBD 

    Coordinator
    Doug Nelson
  
  • AE 3601 - Principles of Electrical Engineering for Buildings

    4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This introductory electrical systems design course presents basic concepts on the design and implementation of building power and lighting systems. Power system topics include AC electrical power calculations, overcurrent protective devices, distribution equipment, transformers, motors, grounding, conductors and conduits. Emphasis is placed on cross-discipline coordination as well as an introduction to the National Electrical Code. Lighting system topics include the introduction to light sources, light fixtures, lighting controls as well as applicable codes and standards. This course features a design project where students are required to generate and present a basic set of electrical design documents. (prereq:EE 201 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Perform basic single and three phase power calculations, and understand relationships between Apparent Power, Real Power, Reactive Power and Power Factor
    • Identify basic electrical power distribution systems
    • Understand the role of system grounding and equipment grounding for safety and proper system operation
    • Calculate basic short circuit levels available in low voltage distribution systems, based upon transformer sizes and impedances
    • Calculate and select proper size conductors and conduits for various electrical loads
    • select fuses or circuit breakers for various electrical loads, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of protecting with fuses and circuit breakers
    • Draw a basic one-line of an electrical distribution system, indicating the proper sizes of all major components
    • Draw a room in plan view, indicating circuits, conductors, and home runs to a supply panel
    • Select lighting sources and luminaires appropriate to task, function, and space type
    • Calculate illuminance and lighting power density in a typical application

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Electrical Current
    • AC Steady-State Analysis
    • DC Circuit Analysis

    Course Topics
    • Electrical design in buildings
    • Codes and standards including the National Electrical Code
    • Electrical power
    • 3-phase power
    • Short circuits
    • Transformers
    • Motors
    • Conductors
    • Voltage drop
    • Overcurrent protection
    • Coordination with other disciplines
    • Lighting sources and equipment
    • Lighting calculations
    • Lighting controls

    Coordinator
    Christine Brotz
  
  • AE 3622 - Building Electrical Systems I

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This electrical specialty course presents advanced design concepts of building low and medium voltage power systems. Students will become familiar with building load flow calculations, power factor correction, per unit fault calculations, arc flash and fault currents, selection and coordination of overcurrent protection between devices, sizing of feeder and branch circuits and electrical code application. Additional topics include the design of electric service entrances, power company coordination and metering, distribution equipment, emergency generators, motors, underground and campus distribution systems. Case studies are presented though out which reinforce theory and the application of electrical code. Each laboratory session focuses on an individual topic and will be utilized as a collaborative design session to present the implementation of the lecture material. (prereq: AE 3601 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Calculate AC current, voltage, impedance and power using complex numbers
    • Perform service and feeder calculations including demand factors
    • Determine conduit and conductor size and grounding for various load types
    • Understand building voltages and proper voltage system selection according to facility use and size
    • Understand system grounding and ground fault protection
    • Select overcurrent protection including molded case, insulated case, and power circuit breakers and fuses
    • Perform ohmic and per unit short circuit calculations by hand
    • Perform system studies using power system analysis software
    • Understand motor operation, protection and control
    • Specify major electrical equipment for a building service including switchgear, motor control centers, switchboards, transformers, and panelboards
    • Specify major electrical equipment for an emergency distribution system including generators, automatic transfer switches, and ininterruptible power supplies
    • Understand distribution system configurations such as radial and loop and their selection
    • Design electrical power distribution for a large commercial building or campus center

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Basic electrical systems, power and lighting calculations

    Course Topics
    • Transformers
    • Motors
    • Generators
    • Fuses
    • Circuit Breakers
    • Medium Voltage Equipment
    • Grounding 
    • Substations
    • Short Circuit Calculations
    • OCPD Coordination

    Coordinator
    Christine Brotz
  
  • AE 3632 - Illumination Systems Design

    4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    Building lighting systems and site lighting will be explored through application of lighting principles. Students will become familiar with light sources, visual comfort, lighting control systems and daylighting. Hand calculations will be followed by use of a lighting software program. Code compliance in areas of egress and emergency lighting, as well as energy codes, will be integrated into a lighting design problem that will serve as the final project for the course. Topics include vision and light, light sources and luminaries, lighting calculations, lighting design (task, ambient, accent and decorative), exterior lighting including LEED requirements, lighting controls, daylighting, energy and life safety codes. (prereq: AE 3601 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Be knowledgeable and able to select light sources specific to architectural design, space function, and task
    • Be knowledgeable and able to select luminaires specific to architectural design, space function, and task
    • Apply a wide range of lighting control strategies and select the appropriate technology based on user and space requirements
    • Determine prescribed illumination levels by space type and according to industry standards
    • Perform calculations to inform design decisions, employing both manual calculations and lighting design software
    • Design lighting for a facility, document the design, and be able to visually and orally present and explain the core design concepts

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Basic lighting systems, lighting calculations

    Course Topics
    • Light and Physiology of Vision
    • Light Sources
    • Luminaires
    • Light and Color
    • Daylightinig
    • Design Process
    • Design Documentation
    • Lighting Controls
    • Lighting Metrics
    • Photometric Calculations
    • Lighting Calculation Software
    • Exterior Lighting
    • Building Codes and Emergency Illumination
    • Energy Codes and LEED

    Coordinator
    Christine Brotz
  
  • AE 3636 - Communication Systems Design

    4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    Students will gain an understanding of various low voltage systems and how they function in typical building applications. Data networks, telephone, signaling, multimedia, security, and fire alarm along with the supporting equipment will be studied. Emphasis will be on viewing each low voltage modality as a fully functional system. Practice in specifying and laying out building low voltage systems will culminate in a final project. Relevant codes and standards will be referenced and integrated into design work. Topics include communication systems, data networks, signaling, multimedia (A/V, videoconferencing), security, fire alarm, monitoring, building automation systems. (prereq: AE 3601 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Understand the various low voltage systems and cabling which are regularly encountered in the design and building construction industry
    • Become a resource to both design and construction professionals to properly coordinate and implement low voltage systems into a building
    • Apply knowledge of codes and standards as they relate to the design of low voltage systems such as Fire Alarm, Telecommunications, and Nurse Call for the protection of human life and physical wellbeing
    • Understand the process of designing and specifying low voltage and telecommunications systems, the infrastructure necessary to facilitate proper installation, and the coordination required with other disciplines of design

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Basic electrical systems, electrical power calculations

    Course Topics
    • Introduction of Low Voltage and Communication Systems
    • Principles of Signal Transmission
    • Network Cable and Bandwith
    • Wireless Technologies
    • Network Equipment
    • Building Network Infrastructure and Topology Design
    • Campus Network Infrastructure
    • Mass Notification Systems
    • Fire Alarm Systems
    • Audio, Video, Multimedia Systems
    • Healthcare Systems
    • Building Automation Systems
    • Integration of Systems

    Coordinator
    Christine Brotz
  
  • AE 3661 - Electrical Power Quality for Buildings

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course covers topics involving typical equipment utilizing solid state devices for power quality, such as uninterruptible power supplies, transient voltage suppressors, power line conditioners and voltage regulators. Grounding and neutral systems are studied. The student is exposed to basic electronic concepts, devices monitoring and analysis associated with this equipment. (prereq:AE 3632 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Identify various power quality disturbances by their waveform signatures and explain typical techniques for mitigating the problem
    • Explain the benefits associated with operating at a high power factor and make proper power factor capacitor selections
    • Determine the IEEE-std-519 limits for harmonic current and voltage distortion for a given power system
    • Perform harmonic current and voltage analysis
    • Specify UPS, active harmonic filters and other power quality equipment
    • Design a base harmonic filter
    • Recommend proper TVSS ratings for various equipment or applications

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Basic electrical systems, power and illumination calculations

    Course Topics
    • Introduction to electrical power quality
    • Power sources
    • Power, power factor and efficiency
    • Power frequency disturbances and power line conditioners
    • Uninterruptible power supplies and standby generators
    • Harmonics, harmonic analysis and harmonic mitigation techniques
    • Grounding for safety and power quality
    • Transients and Transient Voltage Sure Suppressors (TVSS)
    • EMI disturbances and filters
    • Power quality audits
    • Power quality problem diagnosis

    Coordinator
    Christine Brotz
  
  • AE 4121 - Environmental Science in Building Construction

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course introduces students to environmental aspects and impacts of construction-related activities. Topics include an introduction to environmental laws, regulations and policies; environmental exposures to hazardous chemicals; management and minimization of construction and demolition waste; stormwater management; air quality management and the hazardous communications standard. (prereq: AE 1231 , CH 200 , CH 201 , junior standing)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Outline the major drivers of sustainable construction movement, including climate change, ozone depletion, degradation of soil, air, water and biological diversity, and resource depletion
    • Explain the scientific concepts of sustainable construction
    • Break down the economic benefits and costs of constructing high performance/green buildings
    • Compile the environmental impacts of construction materials, activities and operations
    • Differentiate the purpose of green building assessment tools including LEED and Green Globe and how they work
    • Apply the LEED(TM) suite of standards to measure the degree of sustainability of new commercial building projects using the LEED(TM) credit and certification process applied to the following categories:
    • Sustainable Sites category
    • Energy and Atmosphere category
    • Water Efficiency category
    • Materials and Resources category
    • Indoor Environmental Quality category
    • Devise options to reduce the ecological impact of the construction process, including recycling of materials, erosion and sediment control measures, and protection of indoor air quality
    • Compile the elements and benefits of building commissioning
    • Calculate the life cycle costs of high performance/green building components
    • Develop alternative technologies in area of student’s technical specialty to reduce environmental impacts (and increase LEED(TM) points) on the student’s senior design project (or other suitable project)

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • Drivers for sustainability (2 classes)
    • Green building assessment and process (3 classes)
    • Economic analysis of green buildings (2 classes)
    • Sustainable sites (2 classes)
    • Sustainability for the structural engineer (1 class)
    • Energy and atmosphere (2 classes)
    • Water quality and quantity parameters (3 classes)
    • Materials and the environmental impact of materials consumption (3 classes)
    • Indoor environmental quality (2 classes)
    • Construction operations and building commissioning (3 classes)
    • Presentations of final projects (2 classes)
    • Global issues regarding sustainability (5 classes)

    Coordinator
    Willie Gonwa
  
  • AE 4311 - Architectural Design

    2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course offers the student an opportunity to understand and demonstrate skills in problem solving and design of building projects. Areas stressed in this course include problem analysis and solving, project design, graphic and oral presentation techniques, architectural programming, building code search and working drawing standards. (prereq: senior standing) (coreq: AE 4712  or CM 4712 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Design various solutions to building problems
    • Develop graphics that communicate their proposed solution
    • Compile necessary research to complete a building design
    • Summarize relevant building code requirements for their project
    • Develop graphics and models that communicate their building design in a three dimensional format
    • Prepare presentations that communicate their solutions to clients graphically and verbally
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of working drawings
    • Demonstrate an ability to work in a team environment
    • Develop a better understanding and working knowledge of CADD and BIM

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • Creative Thinking
    • Three Dimensional Thought
    • Design Methodology
    • Problem Solving
    • Site Considerations
    • Building Plan Considerations
    • Building Form Considerations
    • Architectural Model Making
    • Working Drawing Overview
    • Technological Considerations
    • Presentation Considerations
    • Bubble Diagramming
    • Building Type Research
    • Zoning Issues and Building Code Issues

    Coordinator
    Michael McGeen
  
  • AE 4412 - Engineering and Building Investment Economics

    4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course provides financial and economic concepts that confront the building construction, engineer, and design professional. The student is taught their role in pre-development analysis along with the basic principles of real estate investment. An insight is gained on the economic factors that motivate the client to build. Topics include: financing the construction project, interest rates, economic decision making, life cycle costs, rate of return analysis, depreciation, income taxes, budgeting, financial statement evaluations, professional liability, investment analysis, value engineering and sustainable design calculations, cash flow analysis, engineering economics, appreciation, tax shelter, development history, zoning, tax laws, equity investments, LEED/sustainable development, and appraisal techniques. Emphasis is placed on the application of economic analysis to the senior design projects. The instructor may arrange guest lectures and tours throughout the quarter. (prereq: senior standing)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Determine the requirements necessary to finance a construction project from a lenders perspective
    • Relate relevant historical real estate development precedents to current situations
    • Describe and solve financial measuring tools such as rate of return, discounted cash flow, and debt service coverage
    • Calculate basic compounding and discounting measures
    • Demonstrate the concept of depreciation
    • Describe various contractual relationships and corporate organizational structures
    • Organize, formulate, and present independent research on your proposed development
    • Prepare preliminary building design alternatives, with construction and development cost estimates
    • Structure financial alternatives needed to enhance a project feasibility
    • Summarize the various roles that government plays in the building process
    • Apply engineering economics formulas
    • Structure a financial analysis (case study) of a potential real estate development with an understanding of all the components that make up this analysis
    • Use various quantitative real estate development tools necessary to evaluate alternatives, determine Life Cycle Cost (LCC) alternatives, and become a thoughtful decision maker
    • Identify various sources for real estate financing and equity investments
    • Differentiate and summarize various property types, local economic business cycles, architectural designs, construction variables, governmental roles, community interactions, and personal motivations that are integral in every real estate project
    • Organize working in a multi-disciplined team approach

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • Fundamentals of real estate development (2 classes)
    • Real estate development history (2 classes)
    • Entrepreneurship (1 class)
    • Current real estate topics-new urbanism (2 classes)
    • Real estate development partners and organizational structures (2 classes)
    • Engineering economics (3 classes)
    • Current real estate development financial issues (2 classes)
    • Building investment pro forma analysis/spread sheet formulation (3 classes)
    • Site selection and analysis (1 class)
    • Public sector roles/community issues (1 class)
    • Pre-development analysis-preliminary design, construction estimates, preliminary financing, and market conditions (3 classes)
    • Contract negotiation/development completion (2 classes)
    • Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis and determinations (3 classes)
    • Property management (1 class)
    • Real estate development team presentations (3 classes)

    Coordinator
    Robert Lemke
  
  • AE 4712 - Architectural Engineering and Construction Management Design-Build Senior Project I

    1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 2 credits
    Course Description
    This course is the first part of a three-part series in designing a building for a real life client using the design build project delivery method. The course concentrates on preparing and developing the required “program” a designer must complete in order to understand the client’s building and design goals and requirements. The students must understand spatial relationships, building users, building codes and budget constraints in the development of the final program. The program is then used in the follow-on senior project courses in subsequent quarters, as the basis of the design for the building. Other topics include team organization, team building, client interviewing skills, LEED and sustainable development, space analysis, building code review, building type research, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and CAD. Note: BSAE students should register for AE 4712; BSCM students should register for CM 4712 ; five-year two-degree BSAE/BSCM students should register for AE 4712 in their fourth year and CM 4712  in their fifth year. Students must take this course in consecutive terms with AE 4721 /CM 4721 , followed by AE 4731 /CM 4731  and AE 4733 . (prereq: senior standing or fifth year standing in BSAE/BSCM five-year program, successful completion of all junior level AE design specialty courses, major GPA of at least 2.0) (coreq: AE 4311 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Formulate the space requirements of a building based on client interviews and research
    • Generate appropriate plans based on the required spatial relationships
    • Identify appropriate LEED and sustainable design features
    • Determine appropriate Building Code regulations that apply to their project
    • Analyze budget constraints
    • Research appropriate building type examples for their project
    • Facilitate team organization and team building

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • Team Building
    • Design Build Delivery System
    • Programming
    • Space analysis
    • Research and Data Collection
    • LEED
    • Interviewing
    • Building Code Review
    • Conceptual Estimating
    • Building Information Modeling (BIM)

    Laboratory Topics
    • All topics will be covered throughout the fall quarter, the actual lecture sequence of topics will be based on individual assignments/design problems

    Coordinator
    Michael McGeen
  
  • AE 4721 - Architectural Engineering and Construction Management Design-Build Senior Project II

    1 lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This is the second of the three-part senior project series. This is a team taught course, taught by architects, structural engineers, HVAC engineers, plumbing and fire protection engineers, building electrical power distribution engineers and construction managers. It continues to emphasize the design-build process and requires an interdisciplinary team of students to utilize their respective engineering design specialty courses or construction management expertise as they design a building and plan for its construction by using estimating, scheduling, budgeting and construction project management techniques. The following phases will be completed: (1) site analysis; (2) preliminary architectural drawings and presentations; (3) architectural design development drawings; (4) preliminary engineering (structural, environmental, electrical) systems analysis; (5) preliminary budget analysis; (6) project scheduling and (7) ongoing project management responsibilities; (8) presentation to clients and other professionals. Note: Four-year BSAE students must register for AE 4721; four-year BSCM students must register for CM 4721 ; five-year BASE/BSCM two-degree students must register for AE 4721 in their fourth year and four CM 4721  in their fifth year. The three-course sequence 4712/4721/4731 must be taken in consecutive quarters during the same academic year. (prereq: senior standing, AE 4712 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Develop an entire design-build project from conceptualization to final design. Factors evaluated will be design, architectural and engineering systems and analysis, construction feasibility, selection of methods for construction, schedule, budget, logistics, and economics
    • Reinforce students’ knowledge of their (a) specialty area(s) in Architectural Engineering or (b) Construction Management
    • Develop presentation and communication skills
    • Develop pseudo industry work relationships using the student and faculty team approach
    • Reinforcement of team approach in a design-build project environment
    • Explain usage of sustainable and energy conscious design and material selections (LEED)
    • Develop an understanding of building codes
    • Apply appropriate use of computer tools
    • Individual specialty outcomes:
    • Structural
    • Determine structural systems compatible with architectural design and other engineering disciplines
    • Identify structural loadings and other structural design criteria
    • Explain lateral force resisting systems
    • Knowledge of structural design evident in structural plans
    • Knowledge of structural design evident in structural details
    • Appropriate use and knowledge of structural analysis by hand
    • Appropriate use and knowledge of structural analysis by computer programs
    • Appropriate use and knowledge of structural design calculations
    • Explain structural design and behavior issues in meetings and presentations
    • Electrical
    • Develop electrical power systems to be compatible with architectural design and other engineering disciplines
    • Explain electrical lighting systems and daylighting considerations
    • Explain building sustainability issues with respect to electrical design
    • Explain emergency systems, egress lighting, exit signs, and fire alarm systems/pumps
    • Explain auxiliary electrical systems, telephone, data, CATV, central clock, and PA/intercom systems
    • Calculate building power requirements by hand
    • Calculate power requirements and lighting levels by computer software
    • Appropriate use and knowledge of electrical design calculations
    • Summarize electrical power and lighting design issues in meetings and presentations
    • HVAC
    • Calculate building and occupant loads for heating and cooling
    • Determine size and select HVAC equipment according to building and occupant loads for heating and cooling
    • Explain sustainable and energy conscious design provided in architectural and engineering details
    • Explain HVAC cost ramifications
    • Explain HVAC engineering alternatives
    • Knowledge of HVAC design evident in the details
    • Demonstrate an awareness of clients’ program in the HVAC design
    • Appropriate application of computer design
    • Plumbing and Fire Protection
    • Develop plumbing and fire protection systems that are compatible with architectural design requirements and other engineering disciplines
    • Analyze and where appropriate, incorporate LEED qualified design principles into the plumbing systems design
    • Develop appropriate plumbing and fire suppression systems drawings and specifications to indicate the impact of all of the buildings’ attributes on the systems design and utility connections to the building and property. Appropriate detailed drawings in selected areas to indicate knowledge of how a final contract document should represent the intended system design
    • Knowledge of plumbing systems design principles, including site drainage, building water supply, wastewater disposal, and storm water systems is evident in the plumbing plans and details
    • Knowledge of fire suppression systems design principles is evident in fire suppression plans and details
    • Calculate and analyze the sizing of supply and drainage piping and the sizing and selection of equipment for plumbing system components
    • Calculate and analyze the sizing of fire sprinkler piping and the sizing and selection of fire suppression components
    • Demonstrate an ability to reflect on prerequisite course material and to research other resources and to apply that knowledge to resolve project design issues
    • Explain plumbing and fire suppression system design options and circumstantial building design issues in a professional and intellectual manner
    • Construction Management
    • Formulate effective site mobilization and project safety
    • Formulate project cash flow requirements
    • Knowledge of construction scheduling evident
    • Formulate complete line item and summary construction costs
    • Devise Management Information Systems plan that is effective and project appropriate
    • Appropriate application of computer tools
    • Applications of value engineering and constructability principles is evident

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Completion of all lower level technical specialty course topics

    Course Topics
    • Site analysis
    • Preliminary architectural drawing and presentations
    • Architectural design development drawings
    • Preliminary engineering (structural, environmental, electrical) systems analysis
    • Code Review
    • LEED Analysis
    • Preliminary budget analysis
    • Project scheduling
    • Ongoing project management responsibilities
    • Presentation to clients and other professionals

    Laboratory Topics
    • See course topics-lab is integrated into design studio work

    Coordinator
    Michael McGeen
  
  • AE 4731 - Architectural Engineering and Construction Management Design-Build Senior Project III

    1 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This is the final course in the senior project series, a continuation of the team taught senior project. Emphasis is on the design-build process and the interdisciplinary team of students to utilize their respective engineering design specialty courses or construction management expertise. This course emphasizes the engineering design and construction project management work begun in AE 4721  /CM 4721  . The topics in this course include (1) analysis and calculations for all engineering systems; (2) continued constructability analysis and value engineering; (3) life cycle cost analysis; (4) construction quality control systems; (5) project scheduling, estimating; (6) ongoing project management; and (7) project startup procedures. Students also make a presentation to industrialists in defense of their engineering design or CM project analysis. Note: Four-year BSAE students must register for AE 4731; four-year BSCM students must register for CM 4731 ; five-year BSAE/BSCM two-degree students must register for AE 4731 in year four and for CM 4731   in year five of their programs. The three-course sequence, 4712/4721/4731, must be taken in consecutive quarters during the same academic year. (prereq: senior standing, AE 4721 ) (coreq: AE 4733 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Develop an entire design-build project from conceptualization to final design. Factors evaluated will be design, architectural and engineering systems and analysis, construction feasibility, selection of methods for construction, schedule, budget, logistics, and economics
    • Reinforce the students’ knowledge of their (a) specialty area(s) in Architectural Engineering or (b) Construction Management
    • Continue to develop presentation and communication skills
    • Develop pseudo industry work relationships using the student and faculty team approach
    • Reinforcement of team approach in a design-build project environment
    • Individual specialty outcomes:
    • Structural
    • Determine structural systems compatible with architectural design and other engineering disciplines
    • Identify structural loadings and other structural design criteria
    • Explain lateral force resisting systems
    • Knowledge of structural design evident in structural plans
    • Knowledge of structural design evident in structural details
    • Appropriate use and knowledge of structural analysis by hand
    • Appropriate use and knowledge of structural analysis by computer programs
    • Appropriate use and knowledge of structural design calculations
    • Explain structural design and behavior issues in meetings and presentations
    • Electrical
    • Develop electrical power systems to be compatible with architectural design and other engineering disciplines
    • Explain electrical lighting systems and daylighting considerations
    • Explain building sustainability issues with respect to electrical design
    • Explain emergency systems, egress lighting, exit signs, and fire alarm systems/pumps
    • Explain auxiliary electrical systems, telephone, data, CATV, central clock, and PA/intercom systems
    • Calculate building power requirements by hand
    • Calculate power requirements and lighting levels by computer software
    • Appropriate use and knowledge of electrical design calculations
    • Summarize electrical power and lighting design issues in meetings and presentations
    • HVAC
    • Calculate building and occupant loads for heating and cooling
    • Determine size and select HVAC equipment according to building and occupant loads for heating and cooling
    • Explain sustainable and energy conscious design provided in architectural and engineering details
    • Explain HVAC cost ramifications
    • Explain HVAC engineering alternatives
    • Knowledge of HVAC design evident in the details
    • Demonstrate an awareness of clients’ program in the HVAC design
    • Appropriate application of computer design
    • Plumbing and Fire Protection
    • Develop plumbing and fire protection systems that are compatible with architectural design requirements and other engineering disciplines
    • Analyze and where appropriate, incorporate LEED qualified design principles into the plumbing systems design
    • Develop appropriate plumbing and fire suppression systems drawings and specifications to indicate the impact of all of the buildings’ attributes on the systems design and utility connections to the building and property. Appropriate detailed drawings in selected areas to indicate knowledge of how a final contract document should represent the intended system design
    • Knowledge of plumbing systems design principles, including site drainage, building water supply, wastewater disposal, and storm water systems is evident in the plumbing plans and details
    • Knowledge of fire suppression systems design principles is evident in fire suppression plans and details
    • Calculate and analyze the sizing of supply and drainage piping and the sizing and selection of equipment for plumbing system components
    • Calculate and analyze the sizing of fire sprinkler piping and the sizing and selection of fire suppression components
    • Demonstrate an ability to reflect on prerequisite course material and to research other resources and to apply that knowledge to resolve project design issues
    • Explain plumbing and fire suppression system design options and circumstantial building design issues in a professional and intellectual manner
    • Construction Management
    • Formulate effective site mobilization and project safety
    • Formulate project cash flow requirements
    • Knowledge of construction scheduling evident
    • Formulate complete line item and summary construction costs
    • Devise Management Information Systems plan that is effective and project appropriate
    • Appropriate application of computer tools
    • Applications of value engineering and constructability principles is evident

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Completion of all lower level technical specialty course topics

    Course Topics
    • Analysis and calculations for all engineering systems
    • Continued constructability analysis and value engineering
    • Life cycle cost analysis
    • Construction quality control systems
    • Project scheduling, estimating
    • Ongoing project management
    • Project startup procedures, students also make a presentation to industrialists in defense of their engineering design or CM project analysis

    Laboratory Topics
    • See course topics-lab is integrated into design studio work

    Coordinator
    Michael McGeen
  
  • AE 4733 - AE Senior Project Working Drawings

    2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course integrates previous studies in materials, construction methods, structural systems, mechanical systems, specifications and architectural design to produce a full set of detailed construction drawings. The project will utilize the student’s design from AE 4721 . (prereq: AE 4721 , AE 4712 ) (coreq: AE 4731 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • From schematic drawings, produce a final set of drawings that could be shown to a potential employer, which illustrates the student’s drawing ability, and knowledge of the application of building materials to commercial / industrial construction
    • Develop a set of contract documents, including floor plans, site plan, elevations, building sections, details, schedules, and specifications
    • Develop a team “plan of attack”
    • Sketch any part of the required architectural drawings in freehand, plan, elevation, or isometric view
    • Establish and maintain a log of hours, which reflects the amount of time required to produce a set of contract documents
    • Utilize recognized construction industry communication forms, procedures and symbols
    • Utilize building codes and standards as they relate to their design solution
    • Understand drawings and their interrelationships with your design specialty, along with their relationship to the specifications

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Sketching ability
    • Architectural graphics skills
    • Properties and strength of materials
    • Basic concepts of building systems-architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical

    Course Topics
    • Course overview and standards, assignment of projects and research
    • Code and zoning analysis
    • Steps to working drawings; project organization and scheduling; sheet organization; sheet layout, floor plans, elevations, building sections, details, schedules
    • Development of details schedules and plans
    • Check set
    • Final coordination
    • Final submittals include all working drawings, schedules, and sketches of architectural elements and details of log of hours

    Coordinator
    Michael McGeen
  
  • AE 5210 - Matrix Structural Analysis

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course presents the matrix stiffness method of structural analysis. Topics include analysis of trusses, beams, and frames; coordinate transformation; equivalent nodal loads; and computerized analysis with emphasis on structural modeling and verification of results. (prereq: AE 3211  or equivalent)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • TBD 

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Structural Analysis

    Course Topics
    • TBD 

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 5220 - AISC Steel Design

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course presents advanced topics in design of steel structures. Topics include plate girder design; column and frame design; bracing design; connection design; and advanced floor serviceability. (prereq: AE 3221  or equivalent)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Design plate girders for flexure and shear 
    • Design steel frames for gravity and axial loads 
    • Design bracing systems for steel structures 
    • Design connections for steel structures 
    • Understand advanced floor serviceability

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Steel Design

    Course Topics
    • Design of plate girders (2 classes) 
    • Design of columns including slender element effects (2 classes) 
    • Design of braced and moment frames, including design using the direct analysis method (2 classes) 
    • Analysis of steel framed floors for occupant-induced vibrations (1 class) 
    • Design of connections for steel structures, including partially-restrained connections (2 classes)

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 5232 - Prestressed Concrete Design

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course presents the behavior and design of prestressed concrete members and structures. Topics include PCI and ACI design criteria; flexural member design; compression member design; beam-column member design; and connection design. (prereq: AE 3231  or equivalent)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Design prestressed concrete beams for deflection, flexure, development, shear, and torsion
    • Design prestressed concrete columns subjected to axial and flexural loads
    • Determine prestressed connection capacities

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Reinforced concrete design

    Course Topics
    • Analysis Methods
    • Loss of Prestress
    • Flexure Design
    • Shear and Torsion Design
    • Compression Member Design
    • Connection Design

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 5234 - Foundation Design

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course presents the design of foundation systems. Topics include design of shallow foundations for axial, flexural, and shear forces; design of anchorage in concrete; design of retaining walls for lateral and gravity forces; design of slabs on grade and pavement; design of piers and piles; and design of pile caps with the strut and tie method. (prereq: AE 3231  or equivalent)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Design a spread footing subjected to axial load and moment 
    • Design a base plate subjected to axial load and moment 
    • Explain the design of deep foundations for axial and lateral loads

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Reinforced concrete design

    Course Topics
    • Live Load reduction
    • Shallow foundation design
    • Base plate design
    • Anchorage to concrete
    • Basement wall design
    • Slab on ground design
    • Deep foundation design
    • Strut-and-tie method

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 5240 - Masonry Design

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course examines design of unreinforced and reinforced masonry structures. Topics include lintels; walls subjected to out-of-plane and in-plane loads; detailing, allowable stress design and strength design. (prereq: AE 3231  or equivalent)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Be familiar with the material properties of masonry units and mortar 
    • Understand the behavior and design of masonry flexural members 
    • Understand the design of masonry walls for axial loads 
    • Understand the design of masonry walls for out-of-plane bending 
    • Understand the design of masonry walls for in-plane bending and shear 
    • Be familiar with detailing of masonry walls 
    • Understand design of anchorage in concrete and masonry

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Reinforced concrete design

    Course Topics
    • Introduction to course 
    • Materials (CMU, mortar, grout, reinforcement) 
    • Introduction to ACI 530 
    • Reinforced Masonry Beams 
    • Masonry with Axial Loads (columns, walls and pilasters, slender walls 
    • Wall with In-Plan Bending and Shear (unreinforced and reinforced walls, distribution of force to walls, openings) 
    • Detailing of Masonry (non-masonry lintels, moisture, veneers) 
    • Anchorage design in Masonry and Concrete 
    • Construction Issues

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 5250 - Wood Design

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course presents the behavior and design of wood structures. Topics include sawn beam and column design; engineered wood beam and column design; design of plywood floors, diaphragms, and shear walls; and connection design. (prereq: AE 3201  or equivalent)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Be familiar with the material properties and manufacture of sawn and engineered wood products 
    • Understand the design of sawn and engineered wood members for flexure, shear, axial and combined axial and flexural loads 
    • Understand the selection of plywood for out-of-plane loading 
    • Understand the design or horizontal wood diaphragms and vertical wood shear walls 
    • Understand the design of bolted connections of wood members 
    • Understand the design of nailed connections of wood members 
    • Be familiar with other connections of wood members

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Principles of structural engineering

    Course Topics
    • Introduction to Course 
    • Introduction to NDS Specification 
    • Material Properties and Manufacture of Sawn and Engineered Wood Products 
    • Sawn Beam Design

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 5260 - Bridge Design

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course presents structural analysis and design of highway bridges. Topics include construction materials in bridges; loads on highway bridges; load path and distribution in bridge superstructure; design of single-span and multi-span highway bridges including rolled steel girder bridges with concrete deck, flat slab bridges, and box culverts; and bridge aesthetics. (prereq: AE 3231  or equivalent)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Understand the different types of bridges and when their use is appropriate 
    • Determine AASHTO loading requirements for bridges 
    • Design basic steel girder bridges 
    • Design basic reinforced concrete slab bridges

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Reinforced concrete design

    Course Topics
    • Short topics: Minneapolis I-35 collapse; Bridge types and economical spans; Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics; Hoan Bridge; Aesthetics in design; Arches; Suspension bridge types; Tacoma Narrows; Connecticut Turnpike at Mianus River 
    • Basic structural analysis with moving loads 
    • Loadings and load combinations 
    • Girder bridges: general concepts 
    • Two-span continuous composite rolled steel beam bridge design 
    • Girder bridges: additional topics for precast concrete girders and steel plate girders 
    • Multi-span reinforced concrete slab bridge design 
    • Multi-cell box culvert design

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 5262 - Modern Structural Systems

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course introduces the selection of structural systems for performance, cost and constructability; and resistance to gravity and lateral loads. (prereq: AE 3201  or equivalent)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Be able to determine the underlying factors in structural system selection with the Owner, Architect, and Engineers of other disciplines in mind 
    • Have an understanding of the structural system selection process for low-, mid-, and high-rise buildings 
    • Be introduced to spreadsheets, software and other resources available from various professional organizations 
    • Have studied materials and materials selection that may be considered “unique” 
    • Have made new contacts with experts in the building construction industry 
    • Have gained an appreciation for the differences in firms and how other firms approach building design and troubleshooting

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Understanding of design methodologies for different structural materials (steel, concrete, wood, masonry)
    • Basic understanding of structural analysis software

    Course Topics
    • Broad-based system selection comparing materials and construction processes 
    • Open-web joists, joist girders, metal deck 
    • Efficient framing and lateral resistance schemes for steel framed structures  
    • Comparison between concrete floor systems 
    • Considerations for masonry structures 
    • Design considerations for parking structures 
    • Other systems (wood, light gage steel) 
    • Considerations when using structural software

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 5402 - Building Mechanical System Design

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course covers fundamentals of building mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection applications.  Topics include psychrometric relationships; basic heating load and cooling load calculations; fundamentals of Air-Water, All-Air, All-Water systems; constant air volume and variable air volume systems; ASHRAE Standards; water supply system sizing; plumbing fixtures and components; sanitary drainage systems, sewage treatment and disposal; and storm drainage systems; fire science; fire safety design; fire detection and fire alarm systems; fire suppression systems; automatic sprinkler systems and smoke control principles; and applicable codes and standards for plumbing and fire protection systems. (prereq: AE 3622  or equivalent)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • TBD

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Building mechanical systems

    Course Topics
    • TBD

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 5404 - Building Electrical System Design

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course covers the design of building power, illumination, and communication systems. Topics include components and behavior of power systems; lighting strategies; and communication technology. (prereq: AE 3421  or equivalent)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • TBD

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Building Electrical System Design

    Course Topics
    • TBD

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 5450 - Building Control System Design

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course introduces automatic control issues related to energy conservation; indoor air quality; and thermal comfort in buildings.  Topics include classification of HVAC control systems; control systems software and hardware; and selection and sizing of sensors, actuators, and controllers. (prereq: AE 3451  or equivalent)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • TBD

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Building Control Systems

    Course Topics
    • TBD

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 5460 - Commissioning

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course introduces the process of commissioning buildings for use and occupancy. The course covers processes that can be verified by one-time measurements with hand-held measuring devices and the ones requiring short-term and long-term monitoring, verification, and analyses. Topics include commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and communication systems; commissioning planning; and recommissioning. (prereq: AE 3422  or equivalent)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • TBD

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • HVAC, plumbing

    Course Topics
    • TBD

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 5470 - Advanced Project Management for MEP

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    Students gain a working knowledge of project management necessary to be successful within the mechanical/electrical contracting industry.  The course incorporates codes, contract documents, productivity, coordination, project control and administration, scheduling, safety and project close-out to provide a strong foundation of effective project management from a specialty contracting perspective. (prereq: CM 4311 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Analyze a construction contract in terms of risk in order to negotiate an equitable agreement for services
    • Apply the fundamentals of proper documentation in order to solve a problem
    • Prepare manpower loading charts
    • Prepare a complete change order to capture all direct costs as well as impact costs
    • Explain the different safety procedures that can be used to ensure a safe worksite
    • Explain the various aspects of project closeout

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Project Management 
    • Estimating

    Coordinator
    Blake Wentz
  
  • AE 6210 - Applied Finite Elements

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course presents the application of the finite element method to building analysis. Topics include element stiffness matrices for beam, plate, shell and continuum elements; solution of equations; material models for steel and concrete; boundary conditions; and applied loading. (prereq: AE 5210   or CV 5210 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Analyze structures using one dimensional finite elements 
    • Analyze structures using approximations of two dimensional finite elements 
    • Analyze diverse structures using finite element software

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Matrix structural analysis

    Course Topics
    • Stiffness matrices 
    • Material model 
    • Boundary conditions 
    • Applied loading

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 6212 - Structural Dynamics

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course introduces analysis of single degree of freedom systems; multi-degree of freedom Systems; free vibration analysis; forced system response; analysis of earthquake loading; and modal analysis. (prereq: AE 5210  or CV 5210 
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Analyze single degree of freedom systems for a variety of dynamic loadings 
    • Analyze multi-degree of freedom systems for a variety of dynamic loadings 
    • Calculate the response of simple structures to earthquake loading

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Matrix structural analysis

    Course Topics
    • Single degree of freedom (SDOF) systems 
    • Equation of motion 
    • Free vibration 
    • Harmonic loads 
    • Impulsive loads 
    • Methods for numerical solution of equations of motion 
    • Finite difference methods for linear and nonlinear systems 
    • Earthquake response history and spectra 
    • Multi-degree of freedom (MDOF) systems 
    • Equation of motion 
    • Other preliminary topics 
    • Free vibration 
    • Modal damping 
    • Modal analysis for linear systems

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 6214 - Lateral Loads on Structural Systems

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course focuses on determining earthquake and wind loads on structures. Topics include basis for code procedures; code characterization of loads; code assumptions of elastic versus inelastic behavior; and detailing for inelastic response. (prereq: AE 6212  or CV 6212 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Determine wind loads on the main wind force resisting system 
    • Determine wind loads on components and cladding 
    • Determine earthquake loads on a structure

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Structural dynamics

    Course Topics
    • Earthquake loads 
    • Response of MDOF systems 
    • ASCE-7 Seismic analysis 
    • Performance-based design 
    • ASCE-7 Wind loads

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 6216 - Structural Stability

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course presents structural stability analysis for members and multistory frames. Topics include torsional buckling of beams; plate buckling; modeling structural stability with the finite element method; and post-buckling behavior. (prereq: AE 6210  or CV 6210 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Determine column buckling behavior and torsional buckling capacity of beams 
    • Determine plate buckling capacities 
    • Model structural stability with the finite element method

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Finite element analysis

    Course Topics
    • Structural stability 
    • Buckling behavior, torsional buckling 
    • Plate buckling 
    • Modeling 
    • Post-buckling behavior

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 6222 - AISI Steel Design

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course presents cold-formed structural steel properties and design of cold-formed steel structural members using LRFD methodology published by AISI. Topics include flexural members; compression members; beam-columns; connections; and cold-formed steel shear diaphragms for residential construction. (prereq: AE 6216  or CV 6216 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Design cold-formed steel members for flexural and shear capacity 
    • Design cold-formed steel columns and beam-columns 
    • Design connections of cold-formed steel members

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Structural stability

    Course Topics
    • AISI Design of beams, columns, connections

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 6224 - Connection Design

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course focuses on the design of connections between structural members with emphasis on connecting hot-rolled steel members. Topics include overview of connection design; limit states; connection selection; shear connections; moment connections; partially restrained connections; bracing connections; and design of special connections for earthquake loading. (prereq: AE 5220  or CV 5220 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Understand the basis for connection design as presented in the AISC Manual 
    • Determine limit states for different types of connections 
    • Determine connection efficiency for given loads 
    • Determine suitability of connections for different situations 
    • Understand analysis methods unique to connection design 
    • Design simple shear, moment and partially restrained connections 
    • Design light and heavy bracing connections 
    • Understand how seismic loading affects the design of the connection

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Determinate and indeterminate structural analysis 
    • Understanding of structural analysis software 
    • Understanding of basic design for steel tension, compression, flexural and combined flexural/axial members 
    • Understanding of design of simple connections (tension, shear, moment)

    Course Topics
    • Fastener types 
    • Eccentric loading on fasteners 
    • Prying action 
    • Framing connections 
    • Moment connections 
    • Bracing connections 
    • Partially restrained connections 
    • Introduction to connection design for seismic loading  

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 6230 - Reinforced Concrete Structure Design

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course presents the design of reinforced concrete floor systems. Topics include design of pan joists systems; design of two way slabs and flat plate floors; ACI Direct Design and Equivalent Frame methods; connection design; and commercial structural design software. (prereq: graduate standing; AE 3231  or equivalent)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Be familiar will the ACI code provisions and engineering methods needed to design any of the common concrete floor systems: Pan joist, wide pan, flat slab and flat plate with conventional reinforcement

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Reinforced concrete design

    Course Topics
    • ACI code provisions for pan joist floors 
    • Designing a pan joist floor for shear and moment 
    • Wide pan code considerations 
    • ACI code provisions for flat slab floors 
    • The Direct Design and Equivalent Frame method 
    • ACI code provisions for flat plate floors 
    • Introduction to posttensioned floor design

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 6410 - Data Driven Modeling

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course introduces the data-driven modeling, or inverse modeling, approach to building energy simulation, which requires actual building monitored data to establish the causal modality of the building energy use behavior, using various statistical modeling approaches. Topics include fundamentals of the statistical methods required; fundamentals of building energy monitoring; intrinsic problems in monitored data; understanding and interpretation of models predictions by calculating variability, bias, and level of uncertainty; and ASHRAE Guideline 14. (prereq: graduate standing)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • TBD

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Building energy systems

    Course Topics
    • TBD

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 6440 - Sustainable Built Environment

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    How sustainable construction materials and methods contribute to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs; identify and analyze those international, national, and local programs promoting sustainable construction; characterize the components of successful sustainable construction projects; analyzes design as well as construction aspects of Green Building and LEED certification; project strategies to achieve LEED certification; industry ecology, construction environment impact studies. (prereq: graduate standing)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended

    Coordinator
    Steven Bialek
  
  • AE 6460 - Life Cycle Assessment of Building Systems

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    Life cycle assessment allows the engineer to model and simulate the environmental and dollar cost of a building. Topics include impacts associated with procurement, construction, operation, and decommissioning of buildings. (prereq: graduate standing)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • TBD

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Building systems

    Course Topics
    • TBD

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 8000 - Research and Presentation

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course presents research, critical reading, and technical presentation (written and oral) skills needed by a practicing architectural engineer. The student will select a topic relevant to architectural engineering and conduct literature research or other research on that topic. The student will present the results of the research with a written technical report. The student will also give an oral presentation on the results of the research. (prereq: consent of MSAE program director)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Demonstrate knowledge on chosen research topic

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Architectural Engineering

    Course Topics
    • Determined by student and faculty advisor

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 8900 - Capstone Project I

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This is the first of a three-course sequence (with AE 8910  and AE 8920 ) which comprise the independent capstone project of the Master of Science in Architectural Engineering program. The student will complete a project that presents a comprehensive solution to an architectural engineering problem. The problem is to be formulated by the student under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The project may be based on the student’s industrial experience, consist of physical research, or consist of an analytic solution. The project must be approved by the Master of Science in Architectural Engineering program director and the CAECM Department chairperson. Satisfactory progress and completion of the capstone project is to be determined by an academic committee consisting of the faculty advisor and two faculty members. This course is graded on a S/U basis. (prereq: consent of MSAE program director)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Complete an independent research project

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • Determined by student and faculty advisor

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 8910 - Capstone Project II

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This is the second of a three-course sequence (with AE 8900   and AE 8920 ) which comprise the independent capstone project of the Master of Science in Architectural Engineering program. (See AE 8900 ) Satisfactory progress and completion of the capstone project is to be determined by an academic committee consisting of the faculty advisor and two faculty members. This course is graded on a S/U basis. (prereq: AE 8900 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Complete an independent research project

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • Determined by student and faculty advisor

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries
  
  • AE 8920 - Capstone Project III

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This is the third of a three-course sequence (with AE 8900  and AE 8910 ) which comprise the independent capstone project of the Master of Science in Architectural Engineering program. (See AE 8900 ) Satisfactory progress and completion of the capstone project is to be determined by an academic committee consisting of the faculty advisor and two faculty members. The student will receive a letter grade for this course. (prereq: AE 8910 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Complete an independent research project

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None

    Course Topics
    • Determined by student and faculty advisor

    Coordinator
    Richard A. DeVries

Air Force

  
  • AF 1011 - Foundations of the Air Force 1

    1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    Introduction to the organizational structure and missions of Air Force organizations; officership and professionalism; and includes an introduction to communicative skills. Open to all students.Students pursuing an Air Force commission must register for AF 1051 . Offered fall term. (prereq: none)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

    Laboratory Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AF 1012 - Foundations of the Air Force 2

    1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    Continuation of AF 1011 . Open to all students.Students pursuing an Air Force commission must register for AF 1051 . Offered winter term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

    Laboratory Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AF 1013 - Foundations of the Air Force 3

    1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    Continuation of AF 1012 . Open to all students.Students pursuing an Air Force commission must register for AF 1051 . Offered spring term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

    Laboratory Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AF 1051 - Leadership Laboratory

    0 lecture hours 4 lab hours 0 credits
    Course Description
    An average of two hours per week throughout the student’s enrollment in AFROTC. Supervised instruction is conducted within the framework of organized cadet corps activities designed to develop each student’s leadership potential. Also Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, career opportunities, and the life and work of an Air Force junior officer. S/U grade assessment. All students pursuing Air Force commission must register for this course. Offered every term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AF 2021 - Evolution of the Air Force/Air and Space Power 1

    1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    Focuses on factors contributing to the development of air power from its earliest beginnings through two world wars; the evolution of air power concepts and doctrine; and an assessment of communicative skills. Open to all students.Students pursuing an Air Force commission must register for AF 1051 . Offered fall term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

    Laboratory Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AF 2022 - Evolution of the Air Force/Air and Space Power 2

    1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    Continuation of AF 2021 . Open to all students.Students pursuing an Air Force commission must register for AF 1051 . Offered winter term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

    Laboratory Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AF 2023 - Evolution of the Air Force/Air and Space Power 3

    1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    Continuation of AF 2022 . Open to all students.Students pursuing an Air Force commission must register for AF 1051 . Offered spring term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

    Laboratory Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AF 3131 - Air Force Leadership Studies 1

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    A study of leadership and quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, leadership ethics, and communicative skills required of an Air Force officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. All students pursuing Air Force commission must register for AF 1051 . Offered fall term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

    Laboratory Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AF 3132 - Air Force Leadership Studies 2

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    Continuation of AF 3131 . All students pursuing an Air Force commission must register for AF 1051 . Offered winter term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

    Laboratory Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AF 3133 - Air Force Leadership Studies 3

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    Continuation of AF 3132 . All students pursuing an Air Force commission must register for AF 1051 . Offered spring term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

    Laboratory Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AF 4141 - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty 1

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    Examines the national security policy process, regional studies, and formulation of the American defense policy, strategy and joint doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession; US Air Force functions, competencies and doctrine; officership; the military justice system; civilian control of the military; preparation for Air Force active duty; and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to the refinement of communication skills.Students pursuing Air Force commission must register for AF 1051 . Offered fall term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

    Laboratory Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AF 4142 - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty 2

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    Continuation of AF 4141 . All students pursuing Air Force commission must register for AF 1051 . Offered winter term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

    Laboratory Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AF 4143 - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty 3

    3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    Continuation of AF 4142 . All students pursuing Air Force commission must register for AF 1051 . Offered spring term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

    Laboratory Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AF 4995 - Independent Study in Air Force and Aerospace Studies

    0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    Independent study of special topics in Aerospace Studies under faculty supervision. Topics selected by student/faculty conference. Course may be taken for 1-3 credits Offered every term. (prereq: consent of department chair)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended


Army

  
  • AR 1001 - Military Physical Training Laboratory 1

    1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    This goal-oriented, small unit approach to physical conditioning and military drill is required for all cadets enrolled in Military Science courses. This lab is conducted three times per week. It is oriented toward strength, mobility and endurance development. Physical development and the ability to master principles of small unit leadership are also stressed. Student physical development is measured via the Army Physical Fitness Test, consisting of push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed two-mile run. Drill instruction is conducted on Fridays, and stresses fundamentals of unit organization, wear of the uniform, and practical application of small unit leadership techniques. Non-military science students may elect to take only the physical conditioning portion of the laboratory. Offered fall term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AR 1002 - Military Physical Training Laboratory 2

    1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    This goal-oriented, small unit approach to physical conditioning and military drill is required for all cadets enrolled in Military Science courses. This Lab is conducted three times per week. It is oriented toward strength, mobility and endurance development. Physical development and the ability to master principles of small unit leadership are also stressed. Student physical development is measured via the Army Physical Fitness Test, consisting of push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed two-mile run. Drill instruction is conducted on Fridays, and stresses fundamentals of unit organization, wear of the uniform, and practical application of small unit leadership techniques. Non-Military Science students may elect to take only the physical conditioning portion of the Laboratory. Offered winter term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AR 1003 - Military Physical Training Laboratory 3

    1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    This goal-oriented, small unit approach to physical conditioning and military drill is required for all cadets enrolled in Military Science courses. This Lab is conducted three times per week. It is oriented toward strength, mobility and endurance development. Physical development and the ability to master principles of small unit leadership are also stressed. Student physical development is measured via the Army Physical Fitness Test, consisting of push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed two-mile run. Drill instruction is conducted on Fridays, and stresses fundamentals of unit organization, wear of the uniform, and practical application of small unit leadership techniques. Non-Military Science students may elect to take only the physical conditioning portion of the Laboratory. Offered spring term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AR 1100 - Foundations of Officership

    1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    Introduction to issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. This course is designed to establish a framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army values. Additionally, the semester addresses “life skills” including fitness and time management. The AR 1100 course is designed to give the student an accurate insight into the Army profession and the officer’s role within the Army. Offered fall term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AR 1200 - Basic Leadership 1

    1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    AR 1200 is designed to build on the experiences of the fall term and further broaden the student’s introduction to the Army. Students receive an introduction to communication principles, military briefings, effective writing, problem solving, goal setting, listening and speaking skills, and counseling. Students are provided a broad overview of life in the Army, including the employment benefits and work experiences of junior officers. Offered winter term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AR 1201 - Basic Leadership 2

    1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    AR 1201 is designed to build on the experiences of the fall and winter terms and further broaden the student’s introduction to the Army. Students receive an introduction to communication principles, military briefings, effective writing, problem solving, goal setting, listening and speaking skills, and counseling. Students are provided a broad overview of life in the Army, including the employment benefits and work experiences of junior officers. Offered spring term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AR 1800 - American Crucible: The Military and the Development of the United States

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course explores American military history from the colonial period to the present through the lens of military affairs and primarily through the land component of the military, the Army. This course will use the Army and the military itself as a lens through which to explore the impact of governmental structures and policies, international affairs, societal change, technological and industrial innovation, and geography on American development. (prereq: consent of department chair)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AR 2001 - Military Physical Training Laboratory 4

    1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    This goal-oriented, small unit approach to physical conditioning and military drill is required for all cadets enrolled in Military Science courses. This Lab is conducted three times per week. It is oriented toward strength, mobility and endurance development. Physical development and the ability to master principles of small unit leadership are also stressed. Student physical development is measured via the Army Physical Fitness Test, consisting of push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed two-mile run. Drill instruction is conducted on Fridays, and stresses fundamentals of unit organization, wear of the uniform, and practical application of small unit leadership techniques. Non-military science students may elect to take only the physical conditioning portion of the laboratory. Offered fall term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AR 2002 - Military Physical Training Laboratory 5

    1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    This goal-oriented, small unit approach to physical conditioning and military drill is required for all cadets enrolled in Military Science courses. This Lab is conducted three times per week. It is oriented toward strength , mobility and endurance development. Physical development and the ability to master principles of small unit leadership are also stressed. Student physical development is measured via the Army Physical Fitness Test, consisting of push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed two-mile run. Drill instruction is conducted on Fridays, and stresses fundamentals of unit organization, wear of the uniform, and practical application of small unit leadership techniques. Non-Military Science students may elect to take only the physical conditioning portion of the Laboratory. Offered winter term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AR 2003 - Military Physical Training Laboratory 6

    1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    This goal-oriented, small unit approach to physical conditioning and military drill is required for all cadets enrolled in Military Science courses. This Lab is conducted three times per week. It is oriented toward strength , mobility and endurance development. Physical development and the ability to master principles of small unit leadership are also stressed. Student physical development is measured via the Army Physical Fitness Test, consisting of push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed two-mile run. Drill instruction is conducted on Fridays, and stresses fundamentals of unit organization, wear of the uniform, and practical application of small unit leadership techniques. Non-military science students may elect to take only the physical conditioning portion of the laboratory. Offered spring term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended

    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None appended

    Course Topics
    • None appended

  
  • AR 2100 - Individual Leadership Studies

    2 lecture hours 0 lab hours 2 credits
    Course Description
    Students enrolled in AR 2100 are placed in a wide variety of group exercises, both inside and outside the classroom, designed to emphasize various professional leadership competencies and insights, such as the fundamentals of team building, decision making, conflict resolution, organizing and planning, creative problem solving and character building. Offered fall term. (prereq: AR 1100 , AR 1200  and AR 1201 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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  • AR 2200 - Leadership and Teamwork 1

    2 lecture hours 0 lab hours 2 credits
    Course Description
    AR 2200 focuses on the student’s own self-development guided by knowledge of self and group processes. Experiential learning activities, both inside and outside the classroom, are designed to challenge cadets’ current beliefs, knowledge and skills. Offered winter term. (prereq: AR 1100 , AR 1200  and AR 1201 ; or consent of instructor)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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  • AR 2201 - Leadership and Teamwork 2

    2 lecture hours 0 lab hours 2 credits
    Course Description
    AR 2201 focuses on the student’s own self-development guided by knowledge of self and group processes. Experiential learning activities, both inside and outside the classroom, are designed to challenge cadets’ current beliefs, knowledge and skills. Offered spring term. (prereq: AR 1100 , AR 1200  and AR 1201 ; or consent of instructor)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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    Course Topics
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  • AR 3001 - Military Physical Training Laboratory 7

    1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    This goal-oriented, small unit approach to physical conditioning and military drill is required for all cadets enrolled in military science courses. This Lab is conducted three times per week. It is oriented toward strength, mobility and endurance development. Physical development and the ability to master principles of small unit leadership are also stressed. Student physical development is measured via the Army Physical Fitness Test, consisting of push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed two-mile run. Drill instruction is conducted on Fridays, and stresses fundamentals of unit organization, wear of the uniform, and practical application of small unit leadership techniques. Non-military science students may elect to take only the physical conditioning portion of the Laboratory. Offered fall term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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  • AR 3002 - Military Physical Training Laboratory 8

    1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    This goal-oriented small unit approach to physical conditioning and military drill is required for all cadets enrolled in military science courses. This lab is conducted three times per week. It is oriented toward strength, mobility and endurance development. Physical development and the ability to master principles of small unit leadership are also stressed. Student physical development is measured via the Army Physical Fitness Test, consisting of push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed two-mile run. Drill instruction is conducted on Fridays, and stresses fundamentals of unit organization, wear of the uniform, and practical application of small unit leadership techniques. Non-military science students may elect to take only the physical conditioning portion of the Laboratory. Offered winter term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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    Course Topics
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  • AR 3003 - Military Physical Training Laboratory 9

    1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
    Course Description
    This goal-oriented small unit approach to physical conditioning and military drill is required for all cadets enrolled in military science courses. This lab is conducted three times per week. It is oriented toward strength, mobility and endurance development. Physical development and the ability to master principles of small unit leadership are also stressed. Student physical development is measured via the Army Physical Fitness Test, consisting of push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed two-mile run. Drill instruction is conducted on Fridays, and stresses fundamentals of unit organization, wear of the uniform, and practical application of small unit leadership techniques. Non-military science students may elect to take only the physical conditioning portion of the Laboratory. Offered spring term.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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    Course Topics
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  • AR 3100 - Leadership and Problem Solving

    2 lecture hours 0 lab hours 2 credits
    Course Description
    AR 3100 is designed to help prepare students for the challenges of accepting greater responsibility in teaching and participating in Military Science and Leadership Labs. It is the first course that all students seeking a commission in the United States Army must take. Students will be introduced to the principles in the Leader Development Program, the Army’s troop leading procedures, and taught how to plan and conduct individual and small unit training. Offered fall term. (prereq: AR 3101 , which may be taken concurrently, AR 1100 , AR 1200 , AR 1201 , AR 2100 , AR 2200 , and AR 2201  or consent of instructor)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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