ARCH 134 Building Systems

4 credits

This course introduces electrical and mechanical systems for buildings including: building heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, heat transfer concepts, water supply, drainage, and electrical and lighting systems.

Prerequisites: ARCH 101, ARCH 105, CADE 131, and CADE 132

Corequisites: ARCH 102, ARCH 107, and ARCH 131

Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain the basic concepts of building heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, heat transfer, water supply, drainage, and power and lighting systems
Solve simple electrical and mechanical design problems
Interpret electrical and mechanical drawings used in building design

Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40