BPEM 1300 - Mechanical & Electrical Systems for Buildings

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Describe the conditions necessary for human comfort.
2. Determine the restrictions imposed by access to light and sun.
3. Identify heat flow through various construction materials.
4. Describe building design parameters to aid in heating and cooling.
5. Explain the impact of building systems on energy usage and sustainability.

Outcome 2:

Upon completion of this course, students will explain the various types of HVAC systems.

Objectives:

1. Determine HVAC equipment location and service distribution.
2. Describe the effect of zoning on HVAC operation.
3. Identify six large-building HVAC systems.
4. Identify four boiler types and list their applications.
5. Identify four cooling system types and list their applications.
6. 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:

1. Describe the collection, storage, and removal of storm and waste water and associated systems.
2. Describe the collection, storage, and distribution of supply water and associated systems.
3. 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:

1. Identify fire suppression systems.
2. Calculate flow rates and create sprinkler system layouts.

Outcome 5:

Upon completion of this course, students will identify electrical wiring systems.

Objectives:

1. Explain basic properties of electricity 
2. Describe power distribution systems 
3. Identify three types of electrical wiring designs.
4. Explain the differences between daylight, incandescent and fluorescent lamps.

• 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.