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.

Billable Contact Hours: 6

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Transfer Possibilities
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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 (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Critical Thinking: YES
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
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
Grant, Janice
Secondary Faculty
Marlow, Douglas
Associate Dean
Jewett, Mark
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088