- 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 the first of a three part microcredential that prepares the building industry working professional to become a professional energy modeller. The learner will receive knowledge on how to build an energy model and run a simulation up to current industry standards. They will also learn how to obtain model inputs that appropriately represent the building design at various stages of the building design process. From those inputs, the learner will build an energy model from scratch, run an annual simulation, and analyze the results. With their model, they will also perform an energy efficiency and greenhouse (GHG) gas reduction study. Finally, they will present their analysis and results to their “client" in a report. Throughout the course skills will be assessed in assignments and examinations. Successful candidates will be awarded with an XBEM badge, from which they can ladder up into the full microcredential.
Prerequisite(s)
- A diploma or degree in science, technology, engineering, or equivalent, or department approval. To be successful in this microcredential we recommend you have knowledge in the basics of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe what an energy model is and what it represents.
- Explain why and when to use an energy model for analysis.
- Explain what is included in an energy model and how each component impacts building energy/GHG.
- Create a simple energy model following standard energy modelling guidelines.
- Analyze energy efficiency and GHG reduction measures using the energy model.
- Evaluate simulation results and provide recommendations.
- Develop a summary report describing the energy model and simulation results.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2022
Related Programs
Building Energy Modelling and Simulation Fundamentals (XBEM 3050) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Building Energy Modelling and Simulation
Microcredential Part-time
- Mechanical Systems
Associate Certificate Part-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.