Implementation of a web-based curriculum in architectural engineering technology

This paper highlights continuing work within the Bluefield State College (BSC) Center for Applied Research and Technology (CART), to deliver our web-based baccalaureate degree program in Architectural Engineering Technology (ARET). Capitalizing on the initial success of our previous web-based courses for the School of Engineering Technology and Computer Science (SETCS), we continue to increase the number and improve the quality of course offerings. A primary goal of the program is to provide an on- line curriculum that remains TAC-ABET accredited by conforming to TAC-ABET requirements to ensure the quality of the on-line ARET courses. Development, applications, and testing of our course delivery method are addressed. The curriculum has been designed to operate in our own interactive web-based environment for submission of coursework; concept diagrams, drawings, reports, assorted forms, and programming. Project submissions will be uploaded through our own CART Course Management System (CMS) for review, grading, and posted to the CMS for the student to review. Students provide feedback evaluation visible to the Dean and campus assessment office via password, and the lessons learned from data become part of the continuous improvement plan for the ARET program.