Program Overview
The Building Science Foundations course provides a comprehensive overview of energy and water consumption in building systems. Students learn to assess traditional building systems and identify energy conservation opportunities. The course covers building envelopes, HVAC, lighting, water-using systems, and industrial systems. It is designed for students enrolled in Energy Management or Open Studies programs.
Program Outline
Outline:
Building Science Foundations (ENRG 1003)
Course Overview:
This course examines energy and water consumption in building systems. Students will learn to assess traditional building systems used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings and identify opportunities for energy conservation. The course covers building envelopes, heating systems, HVAC, lighting, plug loads and electrical systems, water-using systems, controls and automation, and industrial systems.
Objectives:
- Assess energy and water-consuming systems and how energy flows through them
- Identify traditional building systems used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings
- Examine how each system works
- Calculate the energy and water consumption of each system
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of each system
- Evaluate the life cycle of system-specific equipment
- Identify energy conservation measures for each system
- Identify how existing and emerging technology impacts each system
- Identify maintenance requirements
- Discuss how each system works as part of the larger system
Prerequisites:
- Enrolled in Energy Management or Open Studies programs
