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
Search for Sections Transfer Possibilities Michigan Transfer Network (MiTransfer) - Utilize this website to easily search how your credits transfer to colleges and universities. 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
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