- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
An introduction to air-conditioning systems, covering fundamentals, selection and applications of air handling units and air distribution systems of which the design and sizing include selecting terminal units, applying equal friction method to ductwork, applying fan laws to fans, and applying constant air volume (CAV) and variable air volume (VAV) principles to single-zone as well as multi-zone control.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in MSYS 2020
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$623.20
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Design and select basic components of air-conditioning systems including fresh air intakes, filters, heating/cooling coils, supply air fans and air terminals.
- Describe differences between packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) and custom-design built air handling systems.
- Design ductwork based on equal-friction method used by the industry.
- Describe the different types of fans used for air-conditioning.
- Select fans with regard to system operating conditions, flow resistance, optimal efficiency and power requirements.
- Describe multi-zone control terminal units used in air-conditioning installations.
- Apply single-zone and multi-zone control air-conditioning systems for various applications.
- Select and place terminal units for delivering air to conditioned spaces.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2021
Related Programs
Air Conditioning Systems 1 (MSYS 3020) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Mechanical Systems
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of MSYS 3020 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 60427
Dates
Apr 30 - Jul 16 Seats Available
- CRN 60427
- $623.20 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30 - Jul 16 | Wed | 18:15 - 21:15 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Maryam Hosseini
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please contact the Erika Ekeli at soepts@bcit.ca to confirm prerequisite prior to registration. Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.