Accreditation of the Bachelor of Science and Honors Bachelor of Science degrees in Architectural Engineering by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET will occur after the first class of students has graduated. Pending accreditation, which is expected in 2022, the degrees earned by the first class of students will receive retroactive ABET accreditation.
Architectural engineering is a diverse professional field with discipline specialties in building structures, mechanical, lighting, and electrical systems, and construction management. All AE students receive basic instruction in the various disciplines, with the option for additional elective courses in desired areas. The program is supported by highly qualified faculty and staff that maintain the programs and facilities at the highest level of quality.
The architectural engineering curriculum within the School of Civil and Construction Engineering (CCE) includes the basic sciences, social sciences, humanities, communication skills, engineering sciences, and engineering design to teach students an integrated approach to finding practical solutions.
The mission of the architectural engineering program is to provide a comprehensive, state-of-the-art education to prepare students for professional and responsible engineering positions with business, industry, consulting firms or government.
The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET requires stated program educational objectives and student outcomes that support them. Oregon State University’s undergraduate program in Architectural Engineering is designed to produce graduates who, within a few years of graduation, are expected to be:
Approved by CCE’s AE Committee on August 24, 2020
The Oregon State Architectural Engineering program prepares its graduates to achieve the Program Educational Objectives listed above when they are several years into their careers. This is achieved by having students able to perform the following upon graduation, preparing them for immediate and lifelong service in the profession:
1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Design is the essence of architectural engineering. Junior and senior level courses include extensive design content, culminating in a team approach to the solution of open-ended, realistic problems, including capstone design and professional practice courses. The Advising Guide, which may be viewed on the school’s website, contains additional information.