LTU Home - College of Engineering - Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering - Architectural Engineering

Combined Bachelor's + Master's Architectural Engineering

Educational Objectives

In consultation with the Architectural Engineering Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) consisting of Alumni, employers, and current faculty, following are the program educational objectives (PEO's) for the Architectural Engineering program, as approved during the December 12, 2013 IAB meeting (4-0-0):

1. Acquire and articulate through written, visual and oral communication skills, the integration of building design and aesthetics with the knowledge to design mechanical, electrical and structural systems for the built environment.
2. Employ problem solving skills and awareness of emerging green technologies to create a culture for the collaborative design process, building systems integration and constructability, with leadership in energy efficiency, to support the worldwide need for skilled building designers and detailers.
3. Lead design and construction teams in the process and development of conceptual designs, design drawings, construction drawings and specifications and construction contract administration for building sustainability in a global market.

Student Outcomes

The Architectural Engineering program has documented the following student outcomes that prepare graduates to attain the program educational objectives. The outcomes are based off of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge 3 and have been restructured for the Master of Science in Architectural Engineering Program

Foundational Outcomes

1. Mathematics: Select appropriate concepts and principles of mathematics to solve architectural engineering problems.
2. Natural Sciences: Apply concepts and principles of chemistry, calculus-based physics, and at least one other area of the natural sciences, to solve architectural engineering problems.
3. Social Sciences: Apply concepts and principles of social sciences relevant to architectural engineering.
4. Humanities: Apply aspects of the humanities to the solution of architectural engineering problems.

Engineering Fundamentals Outcomes

5. Materials Science: Apply concepts and principles of materials science to solve architectural engineering problems.
6. Engineering Mechanics: Select appropriate concepts and principles of solid and/or fluid mechanics to solve architectural engineering problems.
7. Experiment Methods and Data Analysis: Select appropriate experiments and analyze the results in the solution of architectural engineering problems.
8. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Develop a set of appropriate solutions to a complex problem, question, or issue relevant to architectural engineering.

Technical Outcomes

9. Project Management: Analyze components of a project management plan for a complex architectural engineering project.
10. Engineering Economics: Apply concepts and principles of engineering economics in the practice of architectural engineering.
11. Risk and Uncertainty: Apply concepts and principles of probability and statistics to determine risk relevant to architectural engineering.
12. Breadth in Architectural Engineering Areas: Integrate solutions to complex problems that involve multiple specialty areas appropriate to the practice of architectural engineering.
13. Design: Develop an appropriate design alternative for a complex architectural engineering project that considers realistic requirements and constraints.
14. Depth in an Architectural Engineering Area: Assess advanced concepts and principles in the solutions of complex problems to develop a mastery in a specialty area of architectural engineering.
15. Sustainability: Apply concepts and principles of sustainability to the solution of complex architectural engineering problems.

Professional Outcomes

16. Communication: Integrate different forms of effective and persuasive communication to technical and nontechnical audiences.
17. Teamwork and Leadership: Apply concepts and principles of teamwork and leadership, including diversity and inclusion, in the solutions of architectural engineering problems.
18. Lifelong Learning: Integrate new knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired through self-directed learning into the practice of architectural engineering.
19. Professional Attitudes: Explain professional attitudes relevant to the practice of architectural engineering, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability.
20. Professional Responsibilities: Apply professional responsibilities relevant to the practice of architectural engineering, including safety, legal issues, licensure, credentialing, and innovation.
21. Ethical Responsibilities: Apply appropriate reasoning to an ethical dilemma.

A majority of LTU engineering students participate in internships (or co-op’s, depending on their program) starting as early as the sophomore year. Architectural Engineering students pursue work and school in parallel, whereas LTU co-op students may choose to alternate semesters working and attending classes on a full-time basis.

Many architectural engineering firms offer structured summer internship experiences, complete with training, team-building, and social events to discover and explore the city where the company might be located. As an alternative to co-op, internships are known for the flexibility they can provide.

All engineering internships are paid, provide real job experiences, including part-time employment, and can be done during fall, spring, and/or summer. Students who choose internships during the school year usually work part-time and take classes simultaneously. Internships and co-ops can be great confidence builders and strong facilitators of the school-to-work transition. They help students literally "test drive" working in their field and provide insights about potential employers, their projects, and work environment.

Visit LTU's Office of Career Services