BPEM 1300 - Mechanical & Electrical Systems for Buildings Credit Hours: 3.00 Prerequisites: None
(formerly DRAD 2200)
BPEM 1300 is a study of the mechanical and electrical equipment used to control the environment in today’s buildings and the principles and practical uses of such equipment. Among the topics studied are water supply, sanitary and storm drainage, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electricity and lighting, fire protection, energy conservation techniques, and solar energy.
Contact Hours: 3 Billable Contact Hours: 3 OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES Outcome 1:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify building heat losses & gains.
Objectives:
- Describe the conditions necessary for human comfort.
- Determine the restrictions imposed by access to light and sun.
- Identify heat flow through various construction materials.
- Describe building design parameters to aid in heating and cooling.
Outcome 2:
Upon completion of this course, students will explain the various types of HVAC systems.
Objectives:
- Determine HVAC equipment location and service distribution.
- Describe the effect of zoning on HVAC operation.
- Identify six large-building HVAC systems.
- Identify four boiler types and list their applications.
- Identify four cooling system types and list their applications.
- Identify three GeoExchange systems and list their applications.
Outcome 3:
Upon completion of this course, students will describe the differences in water, heating, gas, drainage and refrigeration piping systems.
Objectives:
- Describe the collection, storage, and removal of storm and waste water and associated systems.
- Describe the collection, storage, and distribution of supply water and associated systems.
- Describe the application and operation of two hot water systems.
Outcome 4:
Upon completion of this course, students will describe fire and smoke management systems.
Objectives:
- Identify fire suppression systems.
- Calculate flow rates and create sprinkler system layouts.
Outcome 5:
Upon completion of this course, students will identify electrical wiring systems.
Objectives:
- Identify three types of electrical wiring designs.
- Explain the differences between daylight, incandescent and fluorescent lamps.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)
- 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
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- 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
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3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
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4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
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- The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
SESSION |
LECTURE |
TEXT |
ASSIGNMENT |
01 |
Introduction/ General Information |
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02 |
Scope & Impact of Mechanical & Electrical Systems |
Chapters 1 & 19 |
Probl 1.6, 1.7, 1.9, 1.11, 1.14 |
03 |
HVAC Fundamentals |
Chapter 2 |
Probl 2.3, 2.10, 2.15, 2.21, 2.23 |
04 |
HVAC Delivery Systems |
Chapter 3 |
Probl 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.9, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16 |
05 |
Cooling Production Equipment & Systems |
Chapter 4 |
Probl 4.2, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.12, 4.15, 4.21, 4.29 |
06 |
Heating Production Equipment & Systems |
Chapter 5 |
Probl 5.4, 5.5, 5.8, 5.9, 5.11, 5.12, 5.17, 5.23, 5.28, 5.31 |
07 |
Air Handling Equipment and Systems |
Chapter 6 |
Probl 6.1, 6.5, 6.7, 6.8, 6.11, 6.15, 6.17, 6.25 |
08 |
MIDTERM EXAM |
CHAPTERS 1 to 6, 19 |
MIDTERM EXAM |
09 |
Piping Equipment and Systems |
Chapter 7 |
Probl 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.16, 7.28, 7.36, 7.37, 7.38 |
10 |
Plumbing Equipment and Systems |
Chapter 8 |
Probl 8.11, 8.14, 8.15, 8.16, 8.18, 8.21, 8.23, 8.25, 8.30 |
11 |
Fire Protection Equipment and Systems |
Chapter 9 |
Probl 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.8, 9.9, 9.14, 9.34 |
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13 |
Introduction to Electricity
Power Equipment and Systems |
Chapter 10
Chapter 11 |
Probl 10.4, 10.9, 10.10, 10.14, 11.1, 11.2,11.5, 11.7, 11.16 |
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15 |
Communications, Life Safety, Security Sys.
Electrial Design & Wiring |
Chapter 12
Chapter 13 |
Probl 12.14,12.15,12.17,12.20,12.21,
Probl 13.2,13.4,13.8,13.11,13.12,13.14 |
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FINAL EXAM |
CHAPTERS 1 to 13, 19 |
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Primary Faculty Richter, Lisa Secondary Faculty Associate Dean Pawlowski, Timothy Dean Hutchison, Donald
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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