Drexel University School of Engineering 73 courses 190-209 total credits
The architectural engineering major prepares graduates for professional work in the analysis, design, construction, and operation of residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. The program develops engineers familiar with all aspects of safe and economical construction. Students develop a depth of knowledge in at least one area while gaining an understanding of the principles of structural support and external cladding, building environmental systems and project management.
| Total Credits | 190-209 credits |
General Education/Liberal Studies Requirements
Foundation Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 141 | Essential Biology | 4.5 |
Chemistry Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 4.5 |
Engineering (ENGR) Requirements
Mathematics Requirements
Physics Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 100 | Preparation for Engineering Studies | 4 |
| PHYS 101 | Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 102 | Fundamentals of Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 201 | Fundamentals of Physics III | 4 |
Major Requirements
Mechanical Concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AE 430 | Control Systems for HVAC | 3 |
| CIVE 302 | Structural Analysis I | 4 |
| CIVE 303 | Structural Design I | 3 |
| MEM 345 | Heat Transfer | 4 |
| MEM 413 | HVAC Loads | 3 |
| MEM 414 | HVAC Equipment | 3 |
Structural Concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIVE 302 | Structural Analysis I | 4 |
| CIVE 303 | Structural Design I | 3 |
| CIVE 312 | Soil Mechanics I | 4 |
| CIVE 315 | Soil Mechanics II | 4 |
| CIVE 400 | Structural Analysis II | 3 |
| CIVE 401 | Structural Design II | 3 |
| CIVE 402 | Structural Design III | 3 |
| MEM 238 | Dynamics | 4 |
Digital Building Concentration
Professional Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMGT 361 | Contracts And Specifications I | 3 |
| CMGT 362 | Contracts and Specifications II | 3 |
| CMGT 363 | Estimating I | 3 |
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