- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course is designed to meet the specific needs of Architectural and Building Engineering Technology. Major topic areas include thermal physics (temperature, thermal expansion, specific heat, latent heat, heat transfer methods), electricity (electrostatics, DC circuits, introduction to AC), and illumination (nature of light, human eye sensitivity, luminous flux and intensity, illuminance and luminance). Emphasis is placed on good problem-solving techniques and practical applications. There is also a lab component that emphasizes proper measurement and data analysis techniques, technical report writing, and use of computer data analysis software.
Domestic fees
$482.15
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Solve single and multiple concept quantitative problems using a logical and systematic approach.
- Answer qualitative, written and multiple choice questions that test the conceptual understanding of the physical principles that apply to a situation.
- Use scientific instruments to obtain accurate measurements when operating technical equipment.
- Interpret and analyze data using computer software.
- Obtain an estimate of the uncertainty in a calculated quantity.
- Write a clear, concise, and properly formatted technical report explaining the significance of the results.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Applied Physics for Building 2 (PHYS 2148) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Diploma Full-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of PHYS 2148 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 68125
Dates
Mon Jul 15 - Wed Jul 31
- 3 weeks
- CRN 68125
- Domestic fees $482.15
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING ** This course will be delivered in a Hybrid format. In-person classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Burnaby Campus. Classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays will be delivered online via the Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca). The course fee is DUE UPON REGISTRATION and MUST BE PAID AT THAT TIME. Failure to pay upon registration will result in the student being dropped from the course without prior notice. A computer with internet access is required. A detailed term schedule will be discussed during the first class. It is important that students sign into their myBCIT account and the Learning Hub PRIOR to the course start date to review any messages the instructor may have posted. Any student who withdraws from the course AFTER it has begun will not be allowed to re-register and re-join the learning activities this term.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.