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Architectural Engineering

Integrated Baccalaureate-Master's Level Program

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» Program Overview

Architectural engineers are multi-talented – not only do they understand the principles of architecture and design; they use their specialized engineering skills to build structures that can stand the test of time. If you work in this field, you will analyze the site, exposure, and building orientation; design heating, cooling, lighting, and power distribution systems; ensure fire protection; and design the structural elements of a building. In other words, you will become an indispensable member of a team dedicated to following rigorous design standards.

Complete your undergraduate and master’s studies in just five years with this program, an intensive, integrated program that encompasses both undergraduate and graduate studies. With this dual degree – offered at only a handful of universities in the nation – you’ll be uniquely positioned as a “whole building professional” in the growing field of sustainable design and energy-efficient systems engineering for the built environment. You’ll learn to apply the skills of many engineering disciplines – structural, construction, mechanical, and electrical – to work collaboratively in the building design process.

Why LTU?

  • With Lawrence Tech’s commitment to building integration and sustainable design, you’ll be prepared to become a leader in this rapidly expanding field
  • Your coursework will dive deep into architectural engineering while also providing a broad foundation in general engineering
  • With LTU’s signature theory and practice education, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience, work on project teams, enjoy leadership opportunities through professional organizations, and develop all-important networking skills
  • The comprehensive capstone design project is designed to strengthen your engineering and technical skills, making you workforce ready at graduation

» Curriculum

Fall Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
College Composition
COM 1103
3
Intro to Architectural Engineering
EAE1081
3
University Chem 1
CHM1213
3
University Chem 1 Lab
CHM1221
1
Calculus 1
MCS1414
4
ENG Computer Applications Lab
EGE1102
2
Intro. To Visual Communication
ARC1213
3

Total Credit Hours

17

Spring Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Engaging Ancient Texts
HUM1213
3
Fundamentals of Engineering Design Projects
EGE1001
1
University Physics 1
PHY2413
3
University Physics 1 Lab
PHY2421
1
Calculus 2
MCS1424
4
Architectural Eng. History
EAE1093
3
Visual Communication
ARC1223
3

Total Credit Hours

18

Fall Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Engaging Modern Texts
HUM1223
3
Technical and Professional Communication
COM2103
3
University Physics 2
PHY2423
3
University Physics 2 Lab
PHY2431
1
Calculus 3
MCS2414
4
LLT Elective
LLT2XX3
3

Total Credit Hours

17

Spring Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Leadership and Professional Development for Engineering
EGE3022
2
Statics
EGE2013
3
Circuits and Electronics
EEE2123
3
Differential Equations
MCS2423
3
Probability & Statistics
MCS3403
3
BIM for AE
EAE2013
3

Total Credit Hours

17

Fall Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
SSC Elective
SSC2XX3
3
Mechanics of Materials
ECE3013
3
Mechanics of Materials Lab
ECE3011
1
Hydromechanics
ECE3523
3
Electrical Systems 1
EAE3113
3
AEIDS 1
EAE3014
4

Total Credit Hours

17

Spring Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Theory of Structures
ECE3723
3
Construction Engineering
ECE3213
3
Mechanical Systems 1
EAE3613
3
Thermodynamics
EGE3003
3
AEIDS 2
EAE3024
4

Total Credit Hours

16

Fall Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
LLT/SSC/PSY Jr/Sr Elective
XXX3
3
Steel Design
ECE4753
3
Engineering Numerical Methods
EAE3033
3
Mechanical Systems 2
EAE4613
3
Electrical Systems 2
EAE4113
3
Capstone 1
EAE4022
2

Total Credit Hours

17

Spring Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Ethics and Professional Issues
ECE4051
1
Fundamentals of Building Physics
EAE4633
3
Capstone 2
EAE4032
2

Total Credit Hours

13

Fall Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
College Composition
COM 1103
3
Intro to Game Dev
MCS1643
3
Foundations of CS
MCS1243
3
Introduction to Design
DES 1022
2
Calculus 1
MCS1414
4
Introductory Psychology
PSY1213
3

Total Credit Hours

18

Spring Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Engaging Ancient Texts
HUM1213
3
Engaging Modern Texts
HUM1223
3
Game Genre Development
MCS1653
3
Computer Science 1
MCS1514
4
Calculus 2
MCS1424
4

Total Credit Hours

17

» Awards + Accreditation


The Master of Science in Architectural Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Architectural Engineering Program Criteria.

» Document Viewer

Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.