Suggested Arrangement of Courses, Architectural Engineering (BSArchE)
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| ARE 102 | Introduction to Architectural Engineering (Major) | 1 |
| CH 301 | Principles of Chemistry I (Core) 030 | 3 |
| M 408C | Differential and Integral Calculus (Core) 020 | 4 |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing (Core) 010 | 3 |
| UGS 302 | First-Year Signature Course (Core) 090 | 3 |
| or UGS 303 | First-Year Signature Course | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| Approved Architectural History course (Core) 050 | 3 | |
| GEO 303 | Introduction to Geology (Major) | 3 |
| M 408D | Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus (Major) | 4 |
| PHY 303K & PHY 105M | Engineering Physics I and Laboratory For Physics 302K, 303K, and 317K (Core) 030 | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (Core) 080 | 3 | |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| C E 311K | Introduction to Computer Methods (Major) | 3 |
| E M 306 | Statics (Major) | 3 |
| M 427J | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra (Major) | 4 |
| PHY 303L & PHY 105N | Engineering Physics II and Laboratory For Physics 302L, 303L, and 317L (Core) 030 | 4 |
| U.S. History (Core) 060 | 3 | |
| 4th Semester | ||
| ARE 217 | Computer-Aided Design and Graphics (Major) | 2 |
| C E 311S | Probability and Statistics for Civil Engineers (Major) | 3 |
| E M 319 | Mechanics of Solids (Major) | 3 |
| C E 319F | Elementary Mechanics of Fluids (Major) | 3 |
| E S 333T | Engineering Communication (Major) | 3 |
| U.S. History (Core) 060 | 3 | |
| 5th Semester | ||
| ARE 320K | Introduction to Design I (Major) | 3 |
| C E 324P | Properties and Behavior of Engineering Materials (Major) | 3 |
| C E 329 | Structural Analysis (Major) | 3 |
| C E 357 | Geotechnical Engineering (Major) | 3 |
| M E 310T | Applied Thermodynamics (Major) | 3 |
| 6th Semester | ||
| ARE 320L | Introduction to Design II (Major) | 3 |
| ARE 335 | Materials and Methods of Building Construction (Major) | 3 |
| ARE 346N | Building Environmental Systems (Major) | 3 |
| C E 331 | Reinforced Concrete Design (Major) | 3 |
| or C E 335 | Elements of Steel Design | |
| E 316L | British Literature (Core) 040 | 3 |
| or E 316N | World Literature | |
| or E 316M | American Literature | |
| or E 316P | Masterworks of Literature | |
| 7th Semester | ||
| ARE 323K | Project Management and Economics (Major) | 3 |
| ARE 346P | HVAC Design (Major) | 3 |
| or ARE 371 | Energy Simulation in Building Design | |
| Approved Math/science course (Major) | 3 | |
| Approved technical course (Major) | 3 | |
| American and Texas Government (Core) 070 | 3 | |
| 8th Semester | ||
| ARE 465 | Integrated Design Project (Major) | 4 |
| ARE 366 | Contracts, Liability, and Ethics (Major) | 3 |
| American and Texas Government (Core) 070 | 3 | |
| Approved technical courses (Major) | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 126 | |
Four-year degree suggestion (for planning purposes only).
Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor.
Course categories: Core, General Education†, Major, Elective, Opportunity
Core Component Areas: 010 Communication; 020 Mathematics; 030 Natural Science and Technology, Part I; 040 Humanities; 050 Visual and Performing Arts; 060 U.S. History; 070 American and Texas Government; 080 Social and Behavioral Sciences; 090 First-Year Signature Course; 093 Natural Science and Technology, Part II
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