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Mar 29, 2024
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BPEM 2500 - Computer Modeling & Analysis of Building Efficiency Credit Hours: 4.00 Prerequisites: BPEM 2400
BPEM 2500 explores the fundamental relationship between the various building systems and energy. Building performance modeling is used as an investigative tool to improve overall energy efficiency of the building.
Location: South Campus
Contact Hours: 6 Billable Contact Hours: 6 OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the need for and importance of building energy evaluation.
Objectives:
- Describe global energy trends
- Describe and explain building energy usage and its challenges
- Explain energy policy and its impact
Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe an energy assessment.
Objectives:
- Describe and define related energy equipment
- Identify sustainable materials
- Describe and define building systems
- Describe simulation tools, types, and capabilities
Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to model building performance using energy simulation software.
Objectives:
- Interpret simulation results and troubleshoot errors
- Measure building energy data to calibrate simulation model
- Evaluate energy efficiency measures
- Perform analysis to identify optimal solutions
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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- 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
- Energy trends, crisis & milestones
- Importance of and need for Building Energy Evaluation
- Weather & Climate Characteristics
- Exam #1
- Building Energy Analysis
- Building Energy Standards
- BEA Evaluation Tools
- Exam #2
- Building Envelope
- Internal loads
- Interpretation and validation of results
- Exam #3
- Troubleshooting
- Energy Efficiency Measures
- Presentations
- Exam #4
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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