AREN 1316: Introduction to Architectural Engineering
Final Term Paper: Design Your Educational and Career Pathway to
Becoming a World-Class Architectural Engineer
The objective of this final term paper is for you to synthesize the information you gathered in this course and
prepare yourself for your path ahead. The ultimate organization is up to you, but be certain that you discuss
the following at a minimum: (a) What motivated you to choose Introduction to Architectural Engineering? (b) What,
in your own words, is architectural engineering as a discipline? (c) Which of the five concentrations (i.e.,
structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting, construction) are you most interested in and why? (d) What courses
and skills will you need to graduate with a degree in architectural engineering from the University of Colorado
Boulder? (e) How will you ensure that you are successful in those courses and acquiring those skills? (f) What
is the importance of professional licensure (i.e., FE and PE exam)? (g) What do you plan to do with your
engineering degree once you graduate?
Your term paper should be three pages (maximum) and single-spaced. You will be submitting this online
through Canvas as a PDF. NOTE: Your papers will be electronically checked for plagiarism, so do not
plagiarize! All plagiarized papers (even partial plagiarizing) will result in a grade of 0.
Your term paper will be graded according to the following rubric:
Introduction
(a) Discussion of Motivation for Choosing to Take AREN 1316
(b) Discussion of AREN as a Discipline
(c) Discussion of Concentration Preferences
(d) Discussion of Necessary Courses and Skills for Your BS in AREN
(e) Discussion of What You Can Do to Ensure Your Success
(f) Discussion of Importance of Professional Licensure
(g) Discussion of Your Engineering Career Plans after CU Boulder
Summary
Your Writing Clarity and Brevity in Organization and Style
Due Date: December 11th at 4:00pm to Canvas
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