Program Director

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

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

Program Educational Objectives

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

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

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

Student Outcomes

Program graduates will:

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

Design Specialties

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

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

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