Introduction

As the name implies, Architectural Engineering is related to architecture and engineering. However, Architectural Engineering as a discipline is distinguished from Architecture by its emphasis on the technology and engineering aspects related to Building Design, Construction and Operation. Since its establishment, the Department has successfully supplied both government and private sectors with many high-quality Architectural Engineers.

The curriculum places strong emphasis on studies related to each of the building technology and engineering areas, such as Building Structural and Environmental Control Systems. The curriculum also requires courses in building materials, construction systems and architectural design, construction management, building economics and computer applications in building design. Within the above general framework, the student can orient his study in the senior year to concentrate on one of the following specific areas:

• Building Structural Systems
• Building Environmental Control Systems i.e., Building Mechanical Systems, Electrical and Lighting Systems
• Construction and Construction Management 

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Program Educational Objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years of graduation. PEOs are based on the needs of the program’s constituencies. The PEOs of the ARE program were changed, finalized, and published to be entirely consistent with this definition. Currently, the undergraduate program in Architectural Engineering is designed to graduate architectural engineers who- in few years i.e. 3-5 years from graduation - are:

1. Capable of developing and implementing creative and sustainable building design, construction and management solutions based on sound engineering principles and ethics as demanded by the work and the profession.
2. Qualified to meet the challenges of working in a multi-disciplinary environment and assuming leadership responsibilities in diverse areas of the field of architectural engineering.
3. Engage in lifelong learning to meet evolving engineering challenges and pursue opportunities in local and global contexts to better serve society

Student Learning Outcomes (SOs)

 The ARE department has adopted a set of measurable SOs to ascertain the expectation that our graduates can display a certain degree of skills and capabilities, which will reflect on their performance as architectural engineers. The ARE program adopted the ABET recently published SOs 1-7. At the time of graduation, the ARE students should have:

1. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. Ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. Ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. Ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. Ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.