Architectural Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Areas of Interest
- Engineering & Technology
- Environment & Sustainability
- Architecture, Planning & Development
The safety, sustainability and efficiency of structures depend on architectural engineers who are passionate about every detail of construction. Architectural engineers design systems that complete the built environment. They ensure the structural integrity and resilience of buildings and the comfort and health of those who occupy them. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering program develop a solid foundation in areas such as structural health monitoring and analysis, materials processing, and water and energy efficiency. Undergraduates gain real-world experience through specialized projects, architectural studio courses and paid internships. Students are prepared to work at engineering, architecture and construction firms or to pursue advanced degrees.
Sample Courses
- ARCE 210: Building Information Modeling
- ARCE 330: Architectural Lighting
- ARCE 400A: Capstone Design Studio
Career Fields
- Architectural engineering
- Construction management
- Architectural lighting
- Water
- Energy efficiency
- Structural health
- Analysis
Sample Plans 2020 - Architectural Engineering
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 1st Year Comp
3.00
MATH 122A/B or 124 or 125 Calculus I
3.00
CHEM 151 Chemistry I with lab
4.00
ENGR 102A/B Introduction to Engineering
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 1St Year Comp 2
3.00
MATH 129 Calculus II
3.00
PHYS 141 Introductory Mechanics
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
MATH 223 Calculus III
4.00
PHYS 241 Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
4.00
CE 214 - Statics
3.00
ARC 220 - History of Applied Building Technology
3.00
ARCE 295 Introduction of Architectureal Engineering
1.00
AME 230 Thermodynamics
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
MATH 254 Differential Equations
3.00
CE 215 Mechanics of Materials
3.00
ARCE 210 Building Information Modeling
3.00
ARCE 223 Environmental Adaptive Systems
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
ENGR 211M Circuits
1.00
CE 218 Mechanics of Fluids
3.00
CE 301 Engineering Communications
3.00
CE 310 Probability & Statistics in CE
3.00
CE 333 Elementary Structural Anaylsis
3.00
CE 381 Consttruction Engineering Management
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
CE 335 Structural Design in Concrete
3.00
CE 389 Materials lab
1.00
ARCE 320 Power Sustem Engineering
3.00
ARCE 330 Architectural Lighting
3.00
ARCE 340 Intro Mech Syst Build Design
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
ARCE 400A Capstone Design Studio
6.00
ARCE 408A Issues in Professional Practice
1.00
CE 334 Structural Design in Steel
3.00
ENGR 211P Engineering Science - Engr Economics
1.00
ENGR 211I Engineering Science - Dynamics
1.00
ARCE Technical Elective
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
ARCE 400B Senior Engineering Design
3.00
ARCE 408B Senior Capstone Design
1.00
CE 438 Behavior and Design of Structural Systems
3.00
ARCE Technical Elective
3.00
ARCE Technical Elective
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00