The curriculum goals of the unit, as currently stated in the catalog or other departmental documents, are as follows: (from the catalog)

"The educational objective of the architectural engineering program is to develop graduates who acquire the broad knowledge and skills necessary to successfully begin and sustain a career, and to become leaders who advance the state-of-the art, in one of four core disciplines of the building industry:

  • electrical and lighting systems
  • heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
  • structural systems
  • construction engineering and management

The outcomes that students are expected to have attained upon graduation with the bachelor of science degree in architectural engineering are:

  • the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  • the ability to design and conduct experiments
  • the ability to analyze and interpret data
  • the ability to design a system or component to meet desired needs
  • the ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
  • the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  • an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
  • the ability to communicate effectively through writing and/or drawing
  • the ability to communicate effectively through oral presentations
  • an understanding of the impact of engineering on society
  • an understanding of the necessity to engage in life-long learning
  • a knowledge of contemporary issues in civil, environmental, and architectural engineering
  • the ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools"

During the last review period, what revisions, if any, have been made to your curriculum goals as stated in the CU course catalog? What is your schedule for such curriculum review?

No changes were made to the program objectives or outcomes in the 2013-2014 academic year.  In spring 2014 the program objectives were reviewed by the Joint Evaluation Committee (JEC) of the Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) group.  The JEC is comprised of external individuals who employ engineers, as well as faculty and student representatives from within the program.  No changes in the objectives were recommended. 

Summarize the means you have employed to assess your success in attaining those curriculum goals.

The curriculum committee, faculty at large, and JEC review the results from assessments including: student performance on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam that is required for all undergraduate students prior to graduation; undergraduate student ratings on the outcomes of each course using questions on the FCQs; the graduating senior survey; post graduate survey; alumni survey; and student performance based on outcome rubrics in senior design and other selected courses.

Specify what actions you have taken as a result of employing your assessment protocols.

The outcomes and objectives assessments found that the AREN program is meeting its goals.  No changes were made to the curriculum in the 2013-2014 academic year.  We continue to monitor FE exam outcomes closely and emphasize the importance of professional licensure in the capstone design course.  An online site will be developed in summer/fall 2014 to compile FE exam review videos and practice problems, in an effort to help students with exam preparation.