Calculate and analyze heating, cooling and ventilation loads in commercial, institutional and residential buildings. Topics include use of climatic data, comfort conditions, ASHRAE criteria standards, and methods of determining heat loss and heat gains. Computer-aided techniques for determining loads will be introduced. Prerequisite: Familiarity with MS Excel and AutoCAD.

Develops a basic understanding of the practices, components and materials employed in construction. Topics include the interpretation and creation of drawings, construction materials and processes, and the use and creation of standard symbols. AutoCAD software is used. Prerequisites: AICO 1000 and MECH 1000

An introduction to air conditioning systems, covering fundamentals, selections and applications of air handling units, and air distribution systems. Design and sizing of air distribution systems including selection criteria for terminal units, equal friction method applied to ductwork, fan laws applied to fans, CAV and multiple zone systems based on VAV. A study of air psychrometrics is also included. Prerequisites: MSYS 2020

An introduction to hydronic heating systems, covering fundamentals and applications of boilers, controls, venting, combustion, fuel costs estimating, piping strategies and sizing, pump sizing and selection, valve sizing and selection, and selection of heat emitters. An overview on radiant floor heating design and other alternate systems based on renewable energy sources, such as solar and geothermal are included. Prerequisites: MSYS 2020 or (MSYS 2079 and MSYS 2040)

This course is concerned with the topics of energy, foundations of Renewable Energy Systems (RES), different types of RES, their systems design and applications for buildings as well as stand-alone systems. The concept of net-zero building and options will be discussed. Introduction to design methods and cost analysis, Payback time will be discussed for solar thermal, PV, geothermal and small wind power systems.

Students will complete an assigned project relating to mechanical systems for buildings. Renewable Energy and RE systems will be a component of the project. Computer software tools such as RETScreen will be used for cost analysis and energy feasibility studies.

Revit MEP uses 3D parametric models for both design and construction documentation. This course introduces the basic HVAC, electrical and plumbing components of the software. Architectural models are linked. Prerequisite: AICO 2000 and MEP (mechanical/HVAC, electrical, and plumbing/piping) experience.

This communication course teaches practical business communication techniques for planning, organizing, selecting, writing, and presenting information in business or industry. It covers routine memos, letters, request and reply letters, and oral presentations. It is equivalent to most full-time diploma program level 1 COMM courses at BCIT. Prerequisite: Students must have one of the following: 1) English 12 "C+" or equivalent http://www.bcit.ca/admission/upgrading/englishproficiency.shtml ; or 2) COMM 0015/COMM 0045 score of 70 or better. Students who wish to confirm their English level are strongly advised to take COMM 0015. Students do not need to submit transcripts for entrance to this course. BUT, in the case of formal or informal grade appeals or reviews they will be asked to show proof of their English prerequisites. NOTE: COMM 1106 (equivalent to COMM 1103/COMM 1120) offers additional language support and is strongly recommended for any students scoring below "C+" on English 12; COMM 1106, with one additional hour per week, offers a slower pace and more English language review.

This course introduces the LEED® Rating System and provides an overview of strategies used to create greener building. Sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality will be explored. Prerequisites: MSYS 2020

A build-up from the fundamentals covered in Air Conditioning Systems 1. In-depth coverage extends to selection and applications encompassing refrigeration/cooling systems and equipment, automatic controls in HVAC systems, noise and vibration control in air distribution and cooling equipment. An overview on energy utilization and conversation based on heat recovery systems will be included. Prerequisites: MSYS 3020

A build-up from the fundamentals covered in Heating Systems 1. In-depth coverage extends to strategies encompassing temperature mixing and outdoor reset controls, distribution piping in multiple-zone systems, different types of heat emitters in a hydronic heating system, circuit layout design in radiant floor heating. An overview on hydronic snowmelting design, and integrating solar thermal in hydronic heating will be included. Prerequisites: MSYS 3025

Advanced topics in Renewable Energy/RE systems will be discussed. Students will work on RE design projects with focus for buildings applications. Emphasis will be on BIPV, geothermal and energy efficient systems design. Computer software tools such as RETScreen will be used for cost analysis and energy feasibility studies. Prerequisites: MSYS 3060