INSTRUCTOR

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COURSE LOCATION

Course Title: Environmental Control in Buildings I Section: 01 Campus: University Park Engineering Center Room: EC 1112 Day(s): Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 5:00 - 6:15 PM This course regularly meets face to face and has Construction Management and Architecture Students.   CATALOG DESCRIPTION Concepts and practices of mechanical and plumbing systems in the construction of residential and commercial buildings including code provisions and cost estimates. COURSE OBJECTIVES This is an introductory course to the basic design and selection of air conditioning systems for buildings. To teach the basic elements of Air conditioning that will permit the future Construction Management, graduates: Analyze the air conditioning systems basic principles Project simple air conditioning systems, including the necessary equipment and ducts. Understand the cost associated with the lifecycle of an air conditioning system. Understand the methods and importance of energy saving. This course aims to increase and improve the working knowledge of students in environmental control and to promote the interdisciplinary transfer of technology as stated in the program mission (see below). An overall objective of the course is to provide effective education and appropriate training to students and prepare them to enter the construction profession (relates program goal #1). The course covers ACCE specified topical contents as listed below (relates program goal #11). PREREQUISITES None REQUIRED TEXT Main Course Text Pita, Edward G., Air Conditioning Principles and Systems. 4th Edition. Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall 2002 ISBN-10: 0-13-0928720 ISBN-13: 9780130928726

Handouts can be downloaded from this site. See the Course Content link on the left.

ACCE CATEGORY: CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE

ACCE TOPICAL CONTENT

·        Mechanical

·        Building Codes and Standards

EVALUATION AND GRADING

Evaluation Criteria

• Homework, quizzes and in-class participation 15% - Homework will be assigned according to the calendar and it is due at the beginning of the lecture. Quizzes will be given at random during the semester, there will be NO makeup quizzes.

• Midterm (1) 20% - In Class examination Open Book, Open Notes.

• Midterm (2) 20% - In Class examination Closed Book, Closed Notes.

• Final 25% - In Class examination Open Book, Open Notes.

• Project 20% - Written report with intermediate deliverables.

• Project Topic: 5%
• Project Update #1: 5%
• Project Update #2: 5%
• Project Final Presentation: 15%
• Project Final Report: 70%
• The written report is a word document supported by an Excel spreadsheet describing the scope of work and including a compilation of all calculations made to reach the size of the system selected. The presentation is shorter version of the report with a highlight of the conclusions. Both are ongoing during the semester.
• Group updates and reports are to be uploaded in the designated area for each group. One submission per group unless otherwise indicated.

Bring a calculator to the exams! No laptop computers or wireless devices are allowed during the exams. No communications are allowed between students during the exams. No exchanging of tools, papers, books pencils, pens or any other material is allowed during the exams.  Incomplete answers because student forgot his/her calculator will be penalized by 15%.

The exam dates, homework assignments, presentations and reports are due on the date specified in the course calendar, these dates are fixed and non-negotiable. There will be no makeup exams without a valid medical excuse, please check your calendar and report to the instructor any conflicts as soon as you become aware of them. Unless exceptional circumstances occur, the student must submit all course assignments on time to receive full credit. Late assignments will be graded based on 90% of the lowest score of the assignments received on time. Exceptional circumstances including severe weather alert when recognized by the University, will be considered on a case by case basis. Business or leisure travel does not constitute exceptional circumstances. In the event of travel the student should take any necessary measures to submit deliverables electronically. Students with special needs should contact the instructor to discuss specific cases. Assignments are to be submitted ONLY through the assignments link of the course web site. Assignments handed in class or submitted by email will NOT be accepted.

COURSE CALENDAR

WEEK / DATE

TOPICS

ACTIVITIES

ASSIGNMENTS