Mechanical Systems

Mechanical Systems
Basic plumbing and HVAC principles, materials; installation and application methods. Systems sizing and design, heat loss/gain calculations, and payback analysis. Managing the plumbing and HVAC trades.
CFM
320
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesNone
 TaughtFall, Winter
 ProgramsContaining CFM 320
Course Outcomes

Mechanical Systems

Understand codes, regulations, and management of mechanical systems.

Plumbing Materials

Understand plumbing materials.

Drainage

Understand the design of sanitary, drainage, vent, and storm-water drainage systems.

Piping

Understand the design of water supply piping.

Fixtures

Understand plumbing fixtures.

Testing & Inspecting

Understand testing & inspecting plumbing systems.

HVAC

Understand HVAC materials and system design.

Heating & Cooling

Understand forced air and hydronic heating and cooling system.

Control Systems

Understand control systems.

Assessment

Assessment of the above learning outcomes is performed through instructor analysis of homework, exams, classroom observations, student feedback, and course evaluations.