DRFT 1259: HVAC Systems for Buildings
Effective date
September 2021
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.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1010, DRFT 1011, DRFT 1012, DRFT 1013.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Determine duct sizing and layout for buildings
- Describe thermal and air-quality air requirements for buildings
- Describe ventilation requirements for buildings
- Evaluate duct routing options for buildings
- Describe heating and cooling equipment, and air outlets
- Discuss American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHAE), BC Building Code and other codes and standards.
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)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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60
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Minimum of 3 project-based major assignments of approximately equal value.
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Quizzes/Tests
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10
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Final Exam
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30
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Course topics
- Federal, provincial and industrial HVAC standards
- Building construction systems
- Building automation and control
- Coordinating With Other Disciplines
- Riser schematics, schedules, and details
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.