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DRFT 1259: HVAC Systems for Buildings 

Effective date

September 2021 

Department

Drafting 

School

Trades, Technology and Design 
 




Description

This course introduces the student to the overall layout of ducting and equipment for buildings for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for the mechanical engineering industry. 

Credits

3.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

DRFT 1010, DRFT 1011, DRFT 1012, DRFT 1013. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 90
 

Instructional Strategies

Lectures, video presentations, project-/problem-based learning, lab activities. The course may be offered face-to-face or in a blended format (mix of face-to-face and online). 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Project 

60 

Minimum of 3 project-based major assignments of approximately equal value. 

Quizzes/Tests 

10 

 

Final Exam 

30 

 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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