Undergraduate Courses
AE 097: Special Topics
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
AE 124S: Architectural Engineering Orientation
Introduction to architectural engineering; lectures and discussions with special reference to the relation of architectural engineering to the building industry.
AE 197: Special Topics
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
AE 202: Introduction to Architectural Engineering Concepts
Introduction to profession of architectural engineering, building envelope systems, sustainable design, fire protection systems, and engineering economics.
AE 210: Introduction to Architectural Structural Systems
Qualitative study of architectural structural systems; historical development of structures; insights of structural analysis and synthesis; comparative structural types. This course is intended for architecture students. Prerequisite: algebra, trigonometry.
AE 211: Introduction to Environmental Control Systems
Qualitative study of humans in macro- and micro-architectural environmental systems. This course is intended for architecture students.
AE 221: Architectural Building Materials
The structural and architectural use of building materials; commercial standardization, classification, and description as encountered in the building trades. Concurrent: AE 222.
AE 222: Building Modeling and Documentation
Materials and methods of construction used in residences, and preparation of working drawings for a small building. Prerequisite: EDSGN 130 or EDSGN 100. Concurrent: AE 221.
AE 296: Independent Studies
Creative projects including research and design that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
AE 297: Special Topics
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
AE 297A: Independent Studies
Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which falls outside the scope of formal courses.
AE 297C: Photovoltaic Applications in Emerging Energy Markets
Applications of solar photovoltaic systems are examined in the context of developing communities including regional energy challenges, grid integration issues, and the design of small scale solar systems that respond to critical energy needs in communities.
AE 308: Introduction to Structural Analysis
Algebraic and graphical methods of analysis of determinate members, deflections; introduction to indeterminate analysis methods. Course includes practicums. Prerequisite: EMCH 211, EMCH 213.
AE 309: Architectural Acoustics
Acoustical design for good hearing conditions and noise control; construction details, materials, acoustical properties of room shapes; sound absorption, transmission. Course includes practicums. Prerequisite: AE 221, AE 222, PHYS 213.
AE 310: Fundamentals of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
Fundamental principles and engineering procedures for the design of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems, including energy utilization and constraints. Prerequisite: ME 201. Prerequisite or concurrent: AE 202.
AE 311: Fundamentals of Electrical and Illumination Systems for Building
Fundamental principles, systems, and planning concepts for electrical and illumination systems in modern buildings. Prerequisite or concurrent: EE 211, PHYS 212.
AE 372: Introduction to the Building Industry
Introduction to the building industry; owner, designer responsibilities; documents, bidding procedures; design-construct contracts; project management; insurance, labor relations. Prerequisite: sixth-semester standing in architectural engineering.
AE 397: Special Topics
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
AE 398: Special Topics
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
AE 401: Design of Steel and Wood Structures for Buildings
Application of principles of engineering mechanics to layout, analysis, design, and detailing of structural elements in steel and wood of simple buildings. Prerequisite: AE 221, AE 222, AE 308.
AE 402: Design of Concrete Structures for Buildings
Application of principles of engineering mechanics to layout, analysis, design, and detailing of structural elements in concrete of simple buildings. Prerequisite: AE 221, AE 222, AE 308.
AE 403: Advanced Steel Design for Buildings
Continuation of AE 401. Advanced analysis, design, and detail of the structural elements in wood and steel. Prerequisite: AE 401, AE 430.
AE 404: Building Structural Systems in Steel and Concrete
Basic analysis, design, and detailing of steel and concrete structural elements for buildings, emphasizing systems design and comparisons. AE 404 is not permitted for AE Structural Option students or for architecture students. Prerequisite: AE 221, AE 222, AE 308.
AE 421: Architectural Structural Systems I
Qualitative and quantitative analysis and design of architectural structures, force flow; structure configurations; measurement and experiments; design studio critique. Prerequisite: AE 210, 3 credits in mathematics.
AE 422: Architectural Structural Systems II
Continuation of A E 421, with emphasis on structural configuration and construction assemblies. Prerequisite: AE 421.
AE 424: Environmental Control Systems I
Fundamental principles and applications of environmental systems in buildings. This course is intended for architecture students. Prerequisite: AE 211.
AE 430: Indeterminate Structures
Classical methods of analysis for beams, frames, arches, and secondary stresses as applied to buildings; introduction to modern methods. Prerequisite: AE 308.
AE 431: Advanced Concrete Design for Buildings
Continuation of AE 402. Advanced analysis, design, and detail of concrete masonry, prestressed and reinforced concrete. Prerequisite: AE 402, AE 430.
AE 432: Design of Masonry Structures
Analysis and design of unreinforced and reinforced masonry: non-bearing walls, bearing walls, shear walls, masonry building systems. Prerequisite: AE 402 or CE 341.
AE 439: Modern Structural Systems
Analysis and design of building structures of unusual types. Prerequisite: AE 401, AE 402, AE 430.
AE 444: Micro CADD Applications for Buildings
Application of microcomputer based CADD systems to architectural engineering problems including graphics, system customization, and AI programming techniques. Prerequisite: AE 222; CMPSC 201 or CMPSC 202.
AE 453: Load and Energy Use Simulations for Buildings
Course examines measurement and mathematical modeling techniques for predicting and determining energy use of whole buildings and important subsystems. Prerequisite: AE 310, AE 454.
AE 454: Advanced Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
Engineering design and performance analysis procedures for complex commercial building systems, including energy conservation techniques; design project. Prerequisite: AE 310.
AE 455: Advanced Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning System Design
Design of several different systems for a course project building; control strategy; economic comparisons using life-cycle cost techniques. Prerequisite: AE 454.
AE 456: Solar Energy Building System Design
Solar radiation, collectors, and thermal storage; design and analysis of a heating system using system-simulation computer program. Prerequisite: seventh-semester standing in engineering.
AE 457: HVAC Control Systems
Theory of automatic control. HVAC control applications. Control system components, control loops, development and documentation of control logic, control commissioning. Prerequisite: AE 454.
AE 458: Advanced Architectural Acoustics and Noise Control
Advanced consideration of noise control in buildings; ventilating system noise and vibration; acoustic design variables. Prerequisite: AE 309.
AE 461: Architectural Illumination Systems and Design
Lighting units and photometry; lighting equipment; design criteria, calculation methods; the design process; energy codes. Prerequisite: AE 311.
AE 464: Advanced Architectural Illumination Systems and Design
Flux transfer theory; advanced lighting and control systems; emergency lighting; daylighting; visual performance issues; psychological aspects of lighting. Prerequisite: AE 461.
AE 466: Computer Aided Lighting Design
Design and analysis for outdoor area; floodlighting; and interior applications, including design criteria; economic analysis; modeling algorithms; and visualization. Prerequisite: AE 444, AE 461.
AE 467: Advanced Building Electrical System Design
Design of electrical systems for commercial and industrial facilities emphasizing design practice and integration with codes and standards. Prerequisite: AE 311, EE 211.
AE 469: Photovoltaic Systems Design and Construction
Criteria and analysis methods pertaining to the design and construction of photovoltaic (PV) systems and their integration with buildings. Prerequisite: EE 210 or EE 211.
AE 470: Residential Building Design and Construction
Managerial aspects; architectural and code considerations; cost estimating, design, and construction of structural, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. Prerequisite: AE 372 or CE 332, 7th semester standing in architectural engineering or civil engineering.
AE 471: Construction Management of Residential Building Projects
Understanding residential project planning, management, contracts, budget, administration, and execution; discussion of the life cycle of a residential construction business. Prerequisite: 6th semester standing.
AE 472: Building Construction Planning and Management
Construction organization and contracts; preconstruction services; estimating; scheduling; cash flow; site planning and preparation; building construction sequences; construction business presentations; value engineering. Prerequisite: 7th semester standing in architectural engineering.
AE 473: Building Construction Management and Control
Building construction project planning; construction cost, schedule, quality and safety control systems; project cost accounting; change management; construction company management. Prerequisite: AE 472.
AE 474: Building Construction Estimating
Construction estimating and cost engineering fundamentals; quantity take off; pricing, bid preparation; estimating, cost accounting by computer. Prerequisite: AE 372.
AE 475: Building Construction Engineering I
Project planning, supervision, inspection of architectural and structural operations in major buildings; mobilization, coordination of trades; offsite testing and fabrication. Prerequisite: AE 372.
AE 476: Building Construction Engineering II
Construction of mechanical and electrical systems in major buildings; fire protection, sound control, elevatoring; trade coordination; manufacturers’ developments; computer application. Prerequisite: AE 309, AE 475.
AE 481W: Comprehensive Architectural Engineering Senior Project I
Building project selection and preparation of overall plan; preliminary investigation of building design and construction issues; creation of individual Capstone Project Electronic Portfolio (CPEP) and project proposal required. Prerequisite: ARCH 441, 5th year architectural engineering standing in major area of emphasis.
AE 482: Comprehensive Architectural Engineering Senior Project II
Continuation of AE 481W. Engineering analysis of building systems; emphasis on analysis and design of building structural, mechanical, lighting/electrical, and construction related systems. Final written report, web-based project portfolio and verbal presentation are required. Prerequisite: AE 481W.
AE 486: Professional Engineering Practice
A study of the influences which affect the practice of architectural engineering, particularly codes, ethics, legal considerations, and contract documents. Prerequisite: 7th semester standing.
AE 496: Independent Studies
Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
AE 496B: Construction Management of Residential Building Projects
Introduction to the construction industry, project planning and management, contracts, budget, project administration and execution, quality control, code compliance and safety as applied to residential buildings. Prerequisite: 6th semester standing.
AE 496F: Study of Urbanization in China
Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
AE 496G: Building Case Studies
Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
AE 496K: International Construction
Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
AE 497: Special Topics
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
AE 497A: Ancient Rome and Medieval Structural Design
Study of structural design employed in ancient Rome and other medieval locations. Offered on location in Rome.
AE 497G: BAE/MAE Capstone Management
Project Management for capstone project for students in BAE/MAE integrated program. Prerequisite: AE 481W.
AE 497I: Lighting Control Systems
This course will explore the philosophy of how and why to utilize lighting control systems. Students will learn how to develop a sequence of operations and controls narrative, and gain a working understanding of relevant codes, control hardware and software, and integration with other building systems. While practical hands-on applications will be utilized as learning tools, the course will focus on solid philosophical controls theory allowing for comprehension of new technologic advances.
AE 498: Special Topics
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
AE 498F: Leadership in Building Energy Efficiency
This course focuses on the identification and implementation of energy efficient retuning measures for commercial buildings to detect energy saving opportunities and implement improvements. This course is intended to provide the skills necessary to conduct building retuning.
AE 498K: Measurement Science of High Performance Buildings
The goal of this course is to provide undergraduate/graduate students hands-on experience of measuring building energy performance and indoor environmental quality. In this course, students will learn standardized test methods and instrumentation for field investigation of building performance. Using the measurement data from actual buildings, students will be able to critically evaluate performances of building HVAC system, building envelope, and environmental quality in occupied spaces. This course will provide foundation for engineering students for design of net-zero energy and high performance buildings that carefully address energy saving, occupant comfort, productivity, and health. Prerequisite: AE 310.
