Architecture and Engineering Jump To: Jump To: Program Offerings Certificate Offering type Certificate The Program in Architecture and Engineering facilitates certificate studies from any student and is designed to support the full range of engineering and architectural cross-disciplinary interests. This program is a framework for interdisciplinary study to tackle problems that cannot be addressed by one discipline. Completion of the certificate program provides an opportunity to respond dynamically to evolving global challenges, where elegant and effective solutions lead to more resilient and sustainable communities. Goals for Student Learning The Program in Architecture and Engineering enables students to work at the intersection of engineering and architecture. It is a framework for interdisciplinary study to tackle problems that cannot be addressed by one discipline. The certificate program is an opportunity to explore new educational and research trajectories. The specific learning goals include the following:Identify and confront new societal challenges for designing more resilient and sustainable communities.Gain knowledge of the fundamental principles of both engineering and architecture, and explore the ways in which these principles interact.Develop skills in critical thinking as related to developing solutions for global challenges that benefit from an interdisciplinary approach.Build relationships with classmates across disciplines, learn to work collaboratively in studio spaces.Draw upon the tools and knowledge gained in the classroom to build a foundation upon which the senior thesis (or other research) experience is designed. Admission to the Program The Program in Architecture and Engineering is open to all undergraduate students, regardless of discipline. A student planning to enroll in the program should consult with one of the co-directors of the program, who will assign a special adviser to help plan a curriculum. Program of Study In addition to course requirements, the student must identify a global challenge theme and incorporate the theme into the senior thesis as described below.Identify a Global Challenge Theme: The solutions to modern societal challenges can be elegant, as well as effective. Together, architects and engineers must take the lead in confronting new societal challenges for designing more resilient and sustainable communities.Incorporate Theme in Senior Thesis: The senior thesis should address a cross-disciplinary theme relevant to a global challenge. The student should also contribute to a thesis colloquium. The subject should be reviewed and approved by the co-directors.Course RequirementsA total of six courses are required to obtain the certificate. No more than two courses from the six may double-count toward both major and certificate. All courses combined should illustrate a coherent program of study that addresses a global theme or challenge. See the list of preapproved courses below. The following two design courses are required for all students:ARC 203 Introduction to Architectural ThinkingARC 204 Introduction to Architectural Design (Studio Class) or ARC 205 Interdisciplinary Design StudioOne course is required within a "field of expertise" chosen by the student:Structures: CEE 262 (A or B) Structures and the Urban EnvironmentComputation: ARC 311 Building Science and Tech: Building SystemsEnvironment: ENE 202 Designing Sustainable SystemsNote: With approval of the committee, the student may construct their own “field of expertise” that demonstrates a coherent program of study addressing a global challenge theme.Three additional courses are selected from a list of electives either following a field of expertise or building a unique interdisciplinary set approved by adviser. StructuresARC 204 Introduction to Architectural Design (Studio Class) or ARC 205 Interdisciplinary Design StudioARC 206 Geometry and Architectural RepresentationARC 311 Building Science and Technology: Building SystemsARC 374 Computational DesignARC 350 Junior StudioARC 351 Junior Studio IICEE 205 Mechanics of SolidsCEE 312 Statics of StructuresCEE 345 Origami Engineering CEE 361 Matrix Structural Analysis and Introduction to Finite ElementsCEE 364 Materials in Civil EngineeringCEE 366 Design of Reinforced Concrete StructuresCEE 440 Elements of Conceptual Design and Analysis of Structures CEE 463 A Social and Multi-Dimensional Exploration of StructuresCEE 538 Holistic Analysis of Heritage StructuresCEE 546 Form Finding of Structural SurfacesEGR 251 or EGR 351 or EGR 451 Community Project Studios MSE 301 Materials Science and Engineering or MAE 324 Structure and Properties of MaterialsMSE 302 Laboratory Techniques in Materials Science and EngineeringComputationARC 204 Introduction to Architectural Design (Studio Class) or ARC 205 Interdisciplinary Design StudioARC 206 Geometry and Architectural RepresentationARC 374 Computational DesignARC 596 Embodied ComputationCEE 374 Autonomous Fabrication and RoboticsCEE 546 Form Finding of Structural SurfacesCOS 126 General Computer ScienceCOS 217 Introduction to Programming SystemsCOS 226 Algorithms and Data StructuresCOS 324 Introduction to Machine LearningCOS 424 (SML302) Fundamentals of Machine LearningELE 206 (COS 306) Contemporary Logic DesignELE 364 Machine Learning for Predictive Data AnalysisMAE418 Virtual and Augmented Reality for Engineers, Scientists, and ArchitectsEnvironmentARC 204 Introduction to Architectural Design (Studio Class) or ARC 205 Interdisciplinary Design StudioEGR 251 or EGR 351 or EGR 451 Community Project Studios ARC 382 Environmental Challenges and Urban SolutionsART 250 / ARC 250 Architecture, Globalization, EnvironmentARC 406 Energy and FormARC 519 Climate Change, Adaptation and Urban DesignARC 509 Integrated Building SystemsCEE 207 Intro to Environmental EngineeringCEE 304 Environmental Engineering and EnergyCEE 311 Global Air PollutionCEE 344 Water, Engineering, and Civilization CEE 477 Engineering Design for Sustainable DevelopmentMAE 221 ThermodynamicsMAE 228 Energy Technologies in the 21st CenturyMAE 328 Energy for Greenhouse-Constrained WorldMSE 301 Materials Science and Engineering or MAE 324 Structure and Properties of MaterialsMSE 302 Laboratory Techniques in Materials Science and Engineering Independent Work Students are required to submit a copy of their senior thesis to complete the UARE certificate program. Certificate of Proficiency Students who fulfill the program requirements will receive a certificate of proficiency upon graduation. Faculty Director Maria E. Garlock (co-director) Forrest M. Meggers (co-director) Executive Committee Sigrid M. Adriaenssens, Civil and Environmental Eng Maria E. Garlock, Civil and Environmental Eng Branko Glisic, Civil and Environmental Eng Forrest M. Meggers, Architecture Guy J.P. Nordenson, Architecture Mónica Ponce de León, Architecture, ex officio For a full list of faculty members and fellows please visit the department or program website.