Mar 29, 2024  
Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 
    
Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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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: 

  1. Describe global energy trends
  2. Describe and explain building energy usage and its challenges
  3. Explain energy policy and its impact

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe an energy assessment. 

Objectives: 

  1. Describe and define related energy equipment
  2. Identify sustainable materials
  3. Describe and define building systems
  4. 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: 

  1. Interpret simulation results and troubleshoot errors
  2. Measure building energy data to calibrate simulation model
  3. Evaluate energy efficiency measures
  4. 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.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently. 

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently. 
  • 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Energy trends, crisis & milestones
  2. Importance of and need for Building Energy Evaluation
  3. Weather & Climate Characteristics
  4. Exam #1
  5. Building Energy Analysis
  6. Building Energy Standards
  7. BEA Evaluation Tools
  8. Exam #2
  9. Building Envelope
  10. Internal loads
  11. Interpretation and validation of results
  12. Exam #3
  13. Troubleshooting
  14. Energy Efficiency Measures
  15. Presentations
  16. 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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