2024-2025 Catalog

Associate of Engineering Science in Architectural Engineering

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Academic Advisor.

There are multiple ways to pursue a degree in engineering. It is very important to work with your Academic Advisor to develop the best academic plan for where you are starting and where you are hoping to transfer.

For students who want to complete a degree in Architectural Engineering to transfer to University of Colorado Boulder and are college chemistry and calculus ready, the AES in Architectural Engineering is the most direct path to a Bachelor’s degree in this field. It is recommended that you meet with your advisor before selecting a pathway in engineering.

Program Description

This program is designed for students transferring to a four-year university to complete their BS degree in Architectural Engineering. It allows students to complete the first two years of the BS degree at the community college. Students explore calculus, physics, and engineering applications. Architectural Engineering applies mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials, systems, and methods used to construct and equip buildings intended for human habitation or other purposes. This program introduces students to calculus, physics, and engineering applications and it includes courses that are designed to transfer to the University of Colorado Boulder in order to continue studies in Architectural Engineering. This is a designed career pathway in Architectural Engineering. The Associate of Engineering Science (AES) degree prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Architectural Engineering at a four-year university, specifically the University of Colorado Boulder.

The AES in Architectural Engineering requires you to enter prepared to take Calculus I (MAT 2410) and General College Chemistry I (CHE 1111). See an advisor to discuss testing out options, review transfer university requirements, and to develop an academic plan that works for you.

Learn more about this program.

First Semester

MAT 2410Calculus I: GT-MA1

5

CHE 1111General College Chemistry I w/Lab: GT-SC1   

5

EGG 1040Engineering Projects

3

ENG 1021 or ENG 1022English Composition I (ENG 1021) or English Composition II (ENG 1022)

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

MAT 2420Calculus II: GT-MA1

5

PHY 2111Physics: Calculus-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1 

5

EGG 1060 or CSC 1060 Intro to Engineering Computing (EGG 1060) or Computer Science I (CSC 1060)

4

EGG 2011Engineering Mechanics I - Statics

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Third Semester

MAT 2430 or MAT 2431 Calculus III (MAT 2430) or Calculus III w/Engineering Apps (MAT 2431)

4

PHY 2112Physics: Calculus-Based II w/Lab: GT-SC1

5

EGG 2020Thermodynamics

3

GT-SSAny Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) Course

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Fourth Semester

MAT 2562Differential Equations with Linear Algebra

4

CAD 2220Revit Architecture

3

EGG 2030Mechanics of Solids

3

GT-AHEnvironmental Ethics (PHI 2018) or Any GT-AH

3

Total Credit Hours:13

CAD 2220 Revit Architecture is preferred. Students may also complete CAD 1100 and CAD 1101 and CAD 2332 (9 credits) or CAD 1100 and CAD 1101 and CAD 1102 (9 credits). These additional options are allowable, but not recommended.

Total Credit Hours: 61

Important Program Notes: 

You must complete a minimum of 61 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.