Advising Notes - Vol. 2 No. 3
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Curriculum Revision
On Friday, December 16, 2005, The AE faculty voted to adopt a slightly revised curriculum affective for students in the Spring 2006 Pool, i.e., current second year students. While students in upper classes are obligated to follow the 168 credit curriculum, anyone may adopt the new curriculum if they choose. Students choosing this path must adhere to 100% of the new requirements. Not everyone will find this a desirable option.
The proposed new curriculum will be forwarded through several more steps of approval: the College Undergraduate Studies Committee, the Engineering Faculty Council, and the University Faculty Senate. Final approval may not be official until summer 2006. There is always the possibility that changes will be imposed on this proposal as it makes its way through the approval process.
The goals of the curriculum revision are:
- To reduce the total number of credits for the Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (B.A.E.) program from 168 to 160.
- To reduce the credits required in the third year from the current 18 and 19.
- To have an average semester credit load of 16 credits. (As always, you may choose to take additional credits.)
Since the revision affects courses in the second year, students should be aware that the proposal includes the deletion of Cmpsc201 from the curriculum. If you find the course important to your personal academic goals, you may keep it on your schedule as additional credits. On the other hand, you may defer taking Cmpsc201 for the time being. Schedule another course in its place, such as ME23 or EE220. Other than deferring Cmpsc 201, no other adjustment to your schedule is suggested at the present time.
The Curriculum Changes:
FOR STUDENTS OF ALL OPTIONS: (Reduction of 4 credits)
- AE 202 –Architectural Engineering Topics
Revise course with new course content. No longer introduction to building mechanical systems. It will become a more interdisciplinary course offered in the fall semester of the second year. - Cmpsc 201 (C or F) – Computer Programming for Engineers
Delete as a requirement. - Arch 441 – Architectural Design Analysis
Reduce from 4 credits to 3 credits
FOR STRUCTURAL OPTION STUDENTS: (Reduction of 4 credits)
- Arch 442 – Architectural Design Analysis
Reduce from 4 credits to 3 credits - AE 439 – Modern Structural Systems
Delete as a required course and add to list of department elective courses - AE475 – Building Construction Engineering
Delete as a required course and add to list of department elective courses - Department Elective Courses- Add 3 credits.
FOR MECHANICAL OPTION STUDENTS: (Reduction of 4 credits)
- Arch 442 – Architectural Design Analysis
Reduce from 4 credits to 3 credits - AE 401 – Design of Steel and Wood Structures for Buildings
Delete as a required course - AE 402 – Design of Concrete Structures for Buildings
Delete as a required course - AE 404 – Building Structural Systems in Steel and Concrete
Add as a new requirement - AE 457 – HVAC Control Systems
Add as a required course for mechanical option students. AE457 will be offered for the first time Fall 07. Until then, AE555 may be used to meet this requirement. - Department Elective Courses – Delete three credits for mechanical option students, the three credits has been assigned to AE457.
FOR LIGHTING/ELECTRICAL OPTION STUDENTS: (Reduction of 4 credits)
- Arch 442 – Architectural Design Analysis
Reduce from 4 credits to 3 credits - AE 401 – Design of Steel and Wood Structures for Buildings
Delete as a required course - AE 402 – Design of Concrete Structures for Buildings
Delete as a required course - AE 404 – Building Structural Systems in Steel and Concrete
Add as a new requirement - EE 365 – Energy Conversion
Delete as a requirement - Engineering Science Elective – Delete as a requirement
- Department Elective Courses – Add 6 credits as requirement for Lighting/Electrical students to replace EE365 and Engineering science credits.
FOR CONSTRUCTION OPTION STUDENTS: (Reduction of 4 credits)
- Department Elective – Reduce 1 credit of requirement
- AE 401 – Design of Steel and Wood Structures for Buildings
Delete as a required course - AE 402 – Design of Concrete Structures for Buildings
Delete as a required course - AE 404 – Building Structural Systems in Steel and Concrete
Add as a new requirement
An Advising Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at 100 Thomas to present the new plan and clarify any issues. Your attendance is required unless you are graduating Spring Semester 2006.