- 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.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Energy
- Mechanical Systems
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of MSYS 3020 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 45090
Dates
Wed Sep 11 - Wed Nov 27
- 12 weeks
- CRN 45090
- Domestic fees $623.20
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Wed | 18:15 - 21:15 | Online |
Instructor
Najmeh Komaei
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 soepts@bcit.ca to register. 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.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.