Architectural Engineering Technology

  What is Architectural Engineering Technology?

The bachelor of science program in architectural engineering technology (AET) synthesizes the technical, functional and form elements of building construction. The underlying philosophy of the program is to create production-oriented graduates who can work with architects and their supporting engineering staffs of structural, mechanical and electrical engineers. The academic thrust of the program is applied technology – how to produce the job. Emphasis is on the integration of disciplines and the professional communication of decisions.

  Success Factors

Successful architectural engineering technologists have excellent skills in professional project delivery process. Typically, they are interested in architecture and the built environment. Problem-solving, communication and systemic thinking are important proficiencies required of AETs.

  Career Possibilities

Graduates of the architectural engineering technology program find diverse employment opportunities, from architectural and engineering firms to construction companies, from building product companies to public agencies. Facilities management, for example, is a field where graduates with architectural engineering skills are increasingly in demand. 

Architectural engineering technology graduates are hired by architectural firms, construction companies, developers, government agencies, colleges and universities. Graduating architectural engineering technologists are often employed on project teams and frequently achieve leadership of those teams. Recent employers include: GBBN, Neyer, Inc., BHDP, Burgess and Niple, Inc., KSF Design and Hixon Architects and Engineers.

  Majoring in Architectural Engineering Technology

UC’s AET program is a bachelor’s degree program designed to be completed in five years. Course work toward your degree encompasses:

• General studies that provide a strong foundation in the liberal arts, including history, communication and ethics;
• Foundational studies focused on mathematics and science, including calculus and physics;

• Concentrated study in the major, including drawing and design, building systems, structures and project management.

  Curriculum

This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this program. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.

If you are currently confirmed or enrolled, you can check your degree requirements online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school use the Course Applicability System (CAS) to see how credits you have earned will apply to this major at UC. For course descriptions by college, click here.

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
First Year
English Composition I,II	32 ENGL 101,102	6
General Psychology	32 PSYC 171	3
College Algebra and Trigonometry	32 MATH 180	5
Calculus I,II	32 MATH 244, 245	8
Physics for Technology I,II & Labs	32 PHYS 181,182,186,187	8
Construction Materials	32 BLTN 107	3
Construction Drawing I,II	32 ARTN 121, 122	6
Fund. of Speech Communication	32 COMM 172	3
Microcomputer Applications II	32 IET 321	3
Co-op for CAS	36 PD 132	1
Construction Seminar I,II	32 CM 101,102	2
Fundamentals of Chemistry	32 CHEM 174	4
TOTAL		52
Second Year
Physics for Technology III & Lab	32 PHYS 183, 188	4
Fluid Mechanics & Lab	32 CVTN 251, 261	4
Surveying	32 CVTN 242	4
Mechanics of Rigid Bodies	32 CVTN 213	3
Applied Structural Mechanics	32 CVTN 223	1
Structures II & Lab	32 CVTN 212, 222	4
Architectural Design I	32 ARTN 241	3
Construction Estimating	32 ARTN 289	3
Construction Documents and Quality Control	32 CM 272	3
Intermediate Composition	32 ENGL 289	3
Humanities/Social Science Elective		3
TOTAL		35
Third Year
Architectural History	32 ARTN 183	3
Water Supply and Waste Disposal Systems	32 ARTN 373	4
Architectural Design II	32 ARTN 242	3
Structures III, IV & Labs	32 CVTN 313, 314, 323, 324	8
Soil Mechanics & Lab	32 CVTN 378, 388	4
Construction Management I	32 CM 301	3
Problems in Architecture I	32 ARTN 318	3
Advanced Technical Calculus	32 MATH 381	4
General Education Elective		3
TOTAL		35
Fourth Year
Probability and Statistics	32 MATH 371	4
Construction Management II	32 CM 402	3
Problems in Architecture II, III	32 ARTN 319, 420	6
Mechanical Systems	32 ARTN 473	4
Structural Systems I & Lab	32 CVTN 401, 411	4
Electrical Systems	32 ARTN 472	3
Managerial Psychology or Psychology of Work Teams	32 PSYC 373 or 32 PSYC 371	3
Technical Writing I	32 ENGL 341	3
Humanities/Social Science Elective		3
TOTAL		33
Fifth Year
Scheduling	32 CM 511	3
Structural Systems II	32 CVTN 571	3
Leadership/Decision Making	32 CM 505	3
Senior Architectural Project I,II,III	32 ARTN 522, 523, 524	14
Photographics	32 ARTN 561	3
Humanities/Social Science Electives		6
General Education Electives		6
Technical Electives*		9
Free Elective		3
TOTAL		50

*Technical electives must have prior approval of the department head and should be selected from the following: additional courses from the construction management program, courses in engineering, engineering technology or architecture. Other courses with permission of the department head.

Full-time students must also complete cooperative work experience to fulfill requirements for the bachelor’s degree.  Cooperative work quarters are not listed in the above schedules.

For a printer-friendly copy of the bachelor of science in architectural engineering technology curriculum, CLICK HERE.

  UC Advantages and Special Opportunities

Cooperative education (co-op) is a learning experience that enables students to alternate academic studies with paid, on-the-job training. The co-op program is required for all full-time students who wish to receive the bachelor's degree. Co-op students participate in a year-round schedule. Freshman students attend school for three quarters and then are divided into two groups: Section I students co-op during the summer and winter quarters; Section II students co-op during the fall and spring quarters. Each work section is 13 weeks in length. Alternating 13-week sessions continue until the fifth and final year, in which all students return to school.

  Special Programs

Honors Program
The University of Cincinnati honors scholars program offers small, interactive classes that allow students to receive personalized instruction and to learn more effectively. Certificate programs explore topics such as global studies and leadership in greater depth. The honors scholars program enriches the educational experience of top students through course work and out-of-class experiences. Special topics courses allow honors students to broaden their intellectual horizons regardless of the discipline in which they are majoring. Students may also earn honors credit through experiential learning. The UC College of Applied Science honors program is one of the most active honors programs at UC.

Scholarships
Departmental scholarships are available; for application forms contact the Construction Science Department.

Study Abroad
A global construction course is offered once a year. Students travel abroad and get acquainted with the technology, culture, language and history of the host countries.

  Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission to the AET bachelor's degree program must:

• Be a graduate of an accredited high school with the following units:
   English (4 units)
   College-preparatory math (3 units)
   Physics (1 unit)
   Chemistry (1 unit)
   Social science (2 units)
   Foreign language (2 units)
   Fine arts (1 unit)
   Additional units of above (2 units)
• Score at least 550 math on SAT or 24 math on ACT college entrance examination.
  

  Transferring to UC Requirements

Transfer students must be in good standing according to standards of the college from which they wish to transfer and must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average.

  Changing Majors within UC Requirements

Students changing majors from other programs or colleges within UC will be considered based on the same criteria as outside transfers.

  Application Deadlines

Applications should be filed as early in the year as possible. Suggested filing dates are:

Fall quarter: previous October – June 1 (Some programs may close by December 15 for the following fall.)
Winter quarter: October 1 – November 15
Spring quarter: October 1 – February 1
Summer quarter: October 1  – May 1

  Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The architectural engineering technology program is accredited by the TAC Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD, 21202-4012, (410) 374-7700.