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Architectural Engineering

Integrated Baccalaureate-Master's Level Program

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» Program Overview

Designing Structures That Endure

You have the power to shape the buildings of tomorrow—structures that are functional, safe, and energy-efficient. As an architectural engineer, you’ll master the design of systems like heating and cooling, fire protection, and power, ensuring buildings not only endure but thrive.

With the Integrated Baccalaureate-Master’s program, you can earn both undergraduate and master’s degrees in just five years. One of the few programs of its kind in the nation, it prepares you to lead in sustainable design and energy-efficient systems, giving you the skills to collaborate seamlessly in building a better future.

» Why LTU?

  • Build expertise in sustainable design and integrated building systems.
  • Develop a solid foundation in architectural and engineering principles.
  • Apply skills in a capstone project to solve real-world challenges.
  • Learn from renowned industry-experienced faculty.

Contact

Keith Kowalkowski

248.204.2583
kkowalkow@ltu.edu

» Curriculum

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

College Composition

[course_desc title=”College Composition”]

COM1103

3

University Chemistry 1

[course_desc title=”University Chemistry 1″]

CHM1213

3

University Chemistry 1 Lab

[course_desc title=”University Chemistry 1 Lab”]

CHM1221

1

Calculus 1

[course_desc title=”Calculus 1″]

MCS1414

4

Engineering Computer Applications Lab

[course_desc title=”Engineering Computer Applications Lab”]

EGE1102

2

Intro. to Architectural Engineering

[course_desc title=”Intro. to Architectural Engineering”]

EAE1081

1

Intro. to Visual Communication

[course_desc title=”Intro. to Visual Communication”]

ARC1213

3

Total Credits:

17

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Engaging Ancient Texts

[course_desc title=”Engaging Ancient Texts”]

HUM1213

3

Fundamentals of Engineering Design Projects

[course_desc title=”Fund. Of Eng. Design Projects”]

EGE1001

1

University Physics 1

[course_desc title=”University Physics 1″]

PHY2413

3

University Physics 1 Lab

[course_desc title=”University Physics 1 Lab”]

PHY2421

1

Calculus 2

[course_desc title=”Calculus 2″]

MCS1424

4

Architectural Engineering History

[course_desc title=”Arch Eng History”]

EAE1093

3

Visual Communication

[course_desc title=”Visual Communication”]

ARC1223

3

Total Credits:

18

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Engaging Modern Texts

[course_desc title=”College Composition”]

HUM1223

3

Technical and Prof. Communication

[course_desc title=”Technical and Prof Comm”]

COM2103

3

University Physics 2

[course_desc title=”University Physics 2″]

PHY2423

3

University Physics 2 Lab

[course_desc title=”University Physics 2 Lab”]

PHY2431

1

Calculus 3

[course_desc title=”Calculus 3″]

MCS2414

4

LLT Elective

LLT2XX3

3

Total Credits:

17

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Building Information Modeling for AE

[course_desc title=”Building Information Modeling for AE”]

EAE2013

3

Leadership and Prof. Development for Eng.

[course_desc title=”Leadership and Prof. Development for Eng.”]

EGE3022

2

Statics

[course_desc title=”Statics”]

EGE2013

3

Circuits and Electronics

[course_desc title=”Circuits and Electronics”]

EEE2123

1

Differential Equations

[course_desc title=”Differential Equations”]

MCS2423

3

Probability and Statistics

[course_desc title=”Probability and Statistics”]

MCS3403

3

Total Credits:

17

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

SSC Elective

SSC2XX3

3

Mechanics of Materials for CE

[course_desc title=”Mech of Materials for CE”]

ECE3013

3

Mechanics of Materials for CE Lab

[course_desc title=”Mech. of Mats. for CE Lab”]

ECE3011

1

Electrical Systems I

[course_desc title=”Elec Sys 1: Lighting”]

EAE3113

3

Hydromechanics

[course_desc title=”Hydromechanics”]

ECE3523

3

AE Integrated Design Studio 1

[course_desc title=”AEIDS 1″]

EAE3014

4

Total Credits:

17

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Theory of Structures

[course_desc title=”Theory of Structures”]

ECE3723

3

Construction Engineering

[course_desc title=”Construction Engineering”]

ECE3213

3

Mechanical Systems I

[course_desc title=”Mech Sys 1:HVAC, Plumbing and FP”]

EAE3613

3

Thermodynamics

[course_desc title=”Thermodynamics”]

EEE2123

3

Arch. Eng. Integrated Des. Studio 2

[course_desc title=”Arch. Eng. Studio 2″]

EAE3024

4

Total Credits:

16

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Jr./Sr. Elective
LLT/SSC/PSY

XXX3

3

Steel Design

[course_desc title=”Steel Design”]

ECE4753

3

Engineering Numerical Methods

[course_desc title=”Engineering Numerical Methods”]

EAE3033

3

Electrical Systems II

[course_desc title=”Electrical Systems 2: Power”]

EAE4113

3

Mechanical Systems II

[course_desc title=”Mech Sys 2: HVAC”]

EAE4613

3

Arch. Eng. Capstone 1

[course_desc title=”AE Capstone 2″]

EAE4022

2

Total Credits:

17

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Fundamentals of Building Physics

[course_desc title=”Fund. of Building Physics”]

ECE4633

3

Arch. Eng. Capstone 2

[course_desc title=”AE Capstone 2″]

EAE4032

2

Ethics

[course_desc title=”Ethics”]

ECE4051

1

Specialization Courses

7

Total Credits:

13

Specializations are chosen in the beginning of the spring semester in senior year, formally within EAE 4032 or with program director.

Structural Specialization

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Soil Mechanics

[course_desc title=”Soil Mechanics”]

ECE3424

4

Concrete Design

[course_desc title=”Concrete Design”]

ECE4743

3

Mechanical Specialization

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Construction Engineering Laboratory

[course_desc title=”Construction Engineering Laboratory”]

ECE3211

1

Architectural Acoustics

[course_desc title=”Architectural Acoustics”]

EAE4623

3

Construction Project Management

[course_desc title=”Construction Project Manage.”]

ECE4243

3

OR

Concrete Design

[course_desc title=”Concrete Design”]

ECE4743

Electrical Systems Specialization

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Construction Engineering Laboratory

[course_desc title=”Construction Engineering Laboratory”]

ECE3211

1

Choose two:

6

Architectural Acoustics

[course_desc title=”Architectural Acoustics”]

EAE4623

Construction Project Management

[course_desc title=”Construction Project Manage.”]

ECE4243

Concrete Design

[course_desc title=”Concrete Design”]

ECE4743

Mechanical Specialization

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Construction Engineering Laboratory

[course_desc title=”Construction Engineering Laboratory”]

ECE3211

1

Construction Project Management

[course_desc title=”Construction Project Manage.”]

ECE4243

3

Architectural Acoustics

[course_desc title=”Architectural Acoustics”]

EAE4623

3

OR

Concrete Design

[course_desc title=”Concrete Design”]

ECE4743

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Advanced Building Physics

[course_desc title=”Advanced Building Physics”]

EAE5633

3

Building Controls and Instrumentation

[course_desc title=”Building Controls and Instrumentation”]

EAE5623

3

Advanced Daylighting/Lighting Systems

[course_desc title=”Advanced Daylighting/Lighting Systems”]

EAE5113

3

AE Graduate Seminar

[course_desc title=”AE Graduate Seminar”]

EAE6000

0

Technical Elective

XXX3

3

Technical Elective

XXX3

3

Total Credits:

15

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Building Integrated Renewable Energy Sys.

[course_desc title=”Building Integrated Renewable Energy Sys.”]

EAE5613

3

Advanced Electrical Systems

[course_desc title=”Advanced Electrical Systems”]

EAE5123

3

AE Graduate Project

[course_desc title=”AE Graduate Project”]

EAE6013

3

Technical Elective

XXX3

3

Technical Elective

XXX3

3

Total Credits:

15

Acceptable Technical Electives are dependent on the students selected specialization. View the flowchart above for more information.

Applying for Graduate Courses

Students in their Senior (fourth) year must petition to enter the graduate portion of the degree through an analysis of total GPA, curricula GPA along with evidence of curricular progress. Prior to starting their Graduate (fifth) year, students are required to meet with the Program Director to complete the auto-admit form, and obtain approval to complete the graduate portion of their coursework.

FE Exam

Candidates for degrees in civil, electrical, mechanical, and architectural engineering are strongly encouraged to complete the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

» Awards + Accreditation


The Master of Science in Architectural Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://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.