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CAE 461
Plumbing and Fire Protection Design
Study of plumbing systems and fixtures
including wastewater, water
supply, and venting systems. Study
of fire protection systems for buildings
including pipe sizing, pumps,
sprinklers, gravity and pressure vessels,
and controls. Prerequisite: CAE
301 or CAE 302. (3-0-3)
CAE 462
Construction Drawings and Cost Estimating
An introduction to the production of
construction documents used in the
building industry. A preliminary building
design is developed to include
detailed materials and construction
information. A set of drawings for a
small building is completed including
floor plans and elevations, site, structure
and foundation, wall and roof sections
and details, doors and windows,
HVAC, plumbing, lighting, electricity,
and communication. All drawings are
to be developed using CAD software.
Study of the types of cost estimation,
quantity take-off and the preparation
bid for complete building project.
Prerequisite: Senior standing. (2-6-4)
CAE 463
Building Enclosure Design
Study of wall, window and roof
design. Consideration for the factors
that influence the design of building
exteriors, including the control of heat
flow, air and moisture penetration,
building movements and deterioration.
Study of the principle of rain screen
walls and of energy conserving
designs. Analytical techniques and
building codes are discussed through
case studies and design projects.
Prerequisite: CAE 331 or consent of
the instructor. (3-0-3)
CAE 464
HVAC Systems Design
Study of the fundamental principles
and engineering procedures for the
design of heating, ventilating and air
conditioning systems; HVAC system
characteristics; system and equipment
selection; duct design and layout.
Attention is given to energy conservation
techniques and computer applications.
Prerequisites: MMAE 320, CAE
302, CAE 309, CAE 331 or consent of
the instructor. (3-0-3)
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CAE 465
Building Energy Conservation Technologies
Identification of the optimal energy
performance achievable with various
types of buildings and service systems.
Reduction of infiltration. Control systems
and strategies to achieve optimal
energy performance. Effective utilization
of daylight, heat pumps, passive
and active solar heaters, heat storage
and heat pipes in new and old buildings.
Prerequisite: CAE 309, CAE 331
or consent of the instructor. (3-0-3)
CAE 466
Electric and Communication Systems Design
Study of the analysis and design of
electrical systems in buildings utilizing
the National Electrical Code. The
topics include basic circuits, AC and
DC single phase, three-phase power,
transients, capacitance and inductance,
branch circuits, panelboards,
motors, system sizing, and electrical
distribution in buildings. Study of the
design and specification of communication
systems in buildings, including
fire alarm, security, sound and telephone.
Prerequisite: CAE 383. (3-0-3)
CAE 467
Lighting Systems Design
An intensive study of the calculation
techniques and qualitative aspects of
good luminous design. Topics covered
include photometric quantities and
color theory, visual perception, standards,
daylight and artificial illumination
systems, radiative transfer,
fixture and lamp characteristics, control
devices and energy conservation
techniques. Design problems, field
measurements, computer and other
models will be used to explore the
major topics. Prerequisite: MATH
151. (3-0-3)
CAE 468
Architectural Design
Architectural Design is the first of a
two-part sequence of architectural
design and planning for architectural
engineers. Students learn the basic
theory and practice of the
Architectural Design Process from
the architect’s perspective. Topics
include the Logical Process of
Architectural Design Development,
Design Approach, and Architectural
Presentation Techniques taught
IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2006–2008
Course Descriptions
through lecture and lab instruction.
Prerequisites: CAE 331, 334. (2-1-2)
CAE 469
Architectural Studio
Architectural Studio is the second of
a two-part sequence of architectural
design and planning for architectural
engineers. Students learn the basic
theory and practice of the
Architectural Design Process from
the architect’s perspective. Topics
include the Logical Process of
Architectural Design Development,
Design Approach, and Architectural
Presentation Techniques taught
through Studio instruction.
Prerequisite: CAE 468. (0-4-2)
CAE 470
Construction Methods
and Cost Estimating
The role of estimating in construction
contract administration. Types of estimates.
Unit costs and production rates;
job costs. Preparing bid for complete
building project using manual methods
and the CSI format; checking quantity
take-off and cost estimating in selected
divisions using a computer package.
Prerequisite: senior standing. (2-3-3) (D)
CAE 471
Construction Planning and Scheduling
Planning, scheduling and progress
control of construction operations.
Critical Path Method and PERT.
Resource leveling of personnel,
equipment and materials. Financial
control/hauling of construction projects.
Impact of delay on precedence
networks. Construction contract
administration. Computer applications.
Prerequisites: CAE 470 and
senior standing. (3-0-3) (D) (C)
CAE 472
Construction Site Operation
Construction site layout and mobilization.
Liabilities of the parties. Methods
of construction. Concrete form design
and fabrication. Scaffolding, temporary
facilities, and equipment. Safety
on sites. Introduction to construction
productivity. Prerequisite: Senior
standing. (3-0-3)
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