0 or 3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture Laboratory Distance Learning Upper Division
A study of the application of the engineering sciences and technology to the solution of problems associated with mechanical and electrical systems in buildings. Emphasizes commercial and industrial facilities. Identifying energy conservation measures for both mechanical and electrical systems and evaluating their economic impact are an important focus of the course.
Learning Outcomes1Explain building energy trends and related policy.
2Explain the organizations and personnel supporting the built environment.
3Use building automation systems to monitor and control building operation.
4Quantify energy use in building systems.
5Use accepted professional practice for technical computations and writing.
6Calculate the economic impact of energy and resource conservation measures for buildings.
7Compute the impact of solar energy use for a building.
8Apply strategies for maintaining Indoor Air Quality in buildings.
9Evaluate the performance of mechanical or electrical systems in buildings.
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