Architectural Engineering
Bachelor of Science Degree

The architectural engineering major prepares graduates for professional work in the analysis, design, construction, and operation of residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings.

• Curriculum
• Requirements
• Advising
• Concentrations
• Minors
• Accelerated and Dual Degree Program
• Announcements
• Course Evaluations

 

Curriculum

The undergraduate curriculum is determined by the department, with changes to it reviewed and approved by the undergraduate curriculum committee. It meets standards set by the accrediting body (ABET).

Each year there are often a few changes to the curriculum. Students can graduate if they meet the requirements of the curriculum that were in effect the year they entered the program. New courses can also be used as "equivalents" of older courses. For details of any change consult an advisor.

Architectural Engineering - Structural Concentration Curriculum Sheet

• 2008 Graduation
• 2009 Graduation
• 2010 Graduation
• 2011 Graduation
• 2012 Graduation

Architectural Engineering - Mechanical Concentration Curriculum Sheet

• 2008 Graduation
• 2009 Graduation
• 2010 Graduation Please note: We are currently updating, please contact advisor.
• 2011 Graduation
• 2012 Graduation

Please note: The 2011 and 2012 Curriculum Sheets are newly issued. They include the courses for the 1st two years with new rubrics.

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Requirements

Students must complete a total of 26 General Education credits (9 of these credits are liberal elective credits), 41 Foundation Requirment course credits, and 80 credits of Major requirements. Architectural Engineering students have the option of choosing mechanical engineering or structural engineering as a concentration. The mechanical concentration requires 23 credits to complete and the structural concentration requires 22 credits.

List of approved electives

In order to graduate all students must pass 3 writing intensive courses after their freshman year. Two of those courses must be in your major the other can be in any discipline. Transfer students need to meed with their academic advisor to see the number of writing intensice courses needed to graduate.

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Advising

Students are assigned a tDEC advisor prior to the freshmen year. This advisor works with the student through the freshman and sophomore years. The Office of Student Services lists the tDEC advising staff.

For the 2008-2009 Academic Year, students can also contact Professor Bob Brehm with any academic questions or Issues
Bob Brehm
Alumni Labs 283-G
215-895-2835
rfb23@drexel.edu

Mr. Ken Holmes is the Contact for students in their pre-junior, junior and senior year. He will help identify an appropriate faculty advisor for students.

Mr. Ken Holmes,
Curtis Hall, Room 251.
Assistant to Department Head (Student Services), 215-895-1828.
holmeskc@drexel.edu

 

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Concentrations

During the junior year, AE students choose between two concentrations - Mechanical (HVAC) or Structural.

Mechanical Concentration (HVAC)
Students who choose the Mechanical concentration (HVAC) prepare for careers dealing with the building environment. As co-ops and graduates, they will be involved in the many design aspects of building environmental control, including:

• Building Load Definitions
• Equipment Selection and Design
• Distribution System Design
• Control Systems Design
• Energy Analysis and System Optimization
• Building Operation for Safety, Economy and Maximum Performance

Structural Concentration
Students who choose the structural concentration prepare for careers dealing with the building structure. As co-ops and graduates, they will be involved in the design of the many aspects of building structure including:

• Building Load Definitions
• Structural System Design
• Foundation System Design

Minors
The requirements for a minor are set by the department offering it. To determine the most current information you need to consult that department.

The most common minors for AE's are:

• Business (Lebow College of Business)
• Architecture (Antoinette Westphal College of Media, Arts & Design)
• Engineering Management (College of Engineering)
• Construction Management (Goodwin College of Professional Studies)

There is also an option for students in other programs to minor in Architectural Engineering