Civil Engineering & Architecture is our first specialized course in the engineering pathway.   Through this course, students are able to acquire background and skills necessary to be successful in the construction industry.    

 During the first quarter, students get some exposure to the history of architecture.  They learn the  importance of infrastructure and its impact on the prosperity of countries and economies.   Students also learn about how design elements, design principles are utilized in  architecture.  Later, students get an overview of careers in engineering and architecture through participating in a mock design charrette.

During the second quarter, students try their hand at residential design. The challenge is  to design a house according to  the guidelines of Habitat for Humanity.  They learn about the International Building Code, Energy Conservation, Cost and Efficiency, and Universal Design. It is at this stage when students get introduced to Autodesk REVIT, the industry standard for  Building Information Modeling .

During the third quarter, students are introduced to non-residential design.  This is an opportunity to see how various types of engineers fit into the building services industry.  They get exposure to different occupancy types,  specialized requirements based on types of buildings,  structural considerations, and how to size the systems required for the building to function properly.

During the fourth quarter, students will get a chance to design a commercial building of their choosing.  The class will be shown a parcel of land.  The students will be placed on teams.  Each team has is shown a commercial property.  They will then decide the best use of that property and do the necessary research required for the building they choose to design.