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MSYS 2040

Mechanical Systems for Buildings MSYS 2040

Mechanical Systems Course

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Course Overview

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.

Prerequisite(s)

AICO 1000 and MECH 1000

Credits

3.0

Retired: This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Interpret site plans, floor plans, mechanical system and electrical layouts.
Identify standard building materials.
Describe Canadian building practices.
Create and modify mechanical systems drawings using AutoCAD software.
Create and modify libraries of standard symbols.

Effective as of Fall 2010

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