Building Mechanical Systems

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CSU - Pueblo

College of Education, Engineering and Professional Studies

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Title: Building Mechanical Systems

Program or Department: Facilities Management & Technology Studies (FMTS)

Prefix: FMTS	Course No.: 306	Semester: Fall
Credit Hours: 3	Lecture Hours: 2	Lab Hours: 2
Corequisites: N/A	Prerequisites: N/A

Text Title: Mechanical & Electrical Equipment for Buildings, Eighth Edition
Author(s): Benjamin Stein & John S. Reynolds
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

I. Course Overview

Practical application of electrical system design, operation and maintenance principles pertinent to commercial buildings and emphasizing a designer's perspective on:

A. Electrical power distribution

B. Energy Management

C. Lighting

D. Communication, control and signal systems

E. Security systems

II. Course Objectives

After completing the course, students will have a basic understanding of and be able to effectively demonstrate entry level skills in:

A. Electrical distribution, lighting, communications, signal and security system fundamentals

B. Providing and maintaining power and lighting commercial buildings

C. Energy management in commercial buildings

D. Providing and maintaining control, communication/signal and security systems in commercial buildings

III. Instructional Activities

Students will make progress toward meeting the objectives, competencies and outcomes of the course through rigorous critical thinking and by:

A. Regularly attending lectures, field trips, demonstrations and other course activities.

B. Submitting complete homework assignments in a timely manner.

C. Reading and comprehending texts, journals and handouts.

D. Actively participating in academic discussions and other course activities.

E. Providing meaningful input to group activities.

F. Obtaining outside assistance as necessary.

G. Conducting supplementary, independent, library and/or other such research directed toward self improvement and subject matter proficiency

IV. Subject Matter Outline

A. Electricity and power distribution/utilization

B. Energy management

C. Information Briefings

D. Midterm Exam

E. Illumination

F. Communications and signal equipment and operations

G. Control systems

H. Decision Briefings

I. Final Exam

V. Required Course Outcomes

Examples of proficiency in the following course outcomes must be present in the student's portfolio:

A. Application of electrical distribution, lighting, communication/signal and control system fundamentals

B. Demonstrated knowledge of power supply, distribution and lighting systems in commercial buildings

C. Demonstrated knowledge of communication/signal systems in commercial buildings

D. Demonstrated knowledge of control systems commercial buildings

E. Understanding of provided utility rate structures and characteristics

F. Understanding of energy conservation principles