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 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CALENDAR 2003-2004 |
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Building Science Courses
BSC 031 BSC 041 BSC 504 BSC 505 BSC 509 BSC 510 BSC 604 BSC 605 BSC 609 BSC 610 BSC 707 BSC 709 BSC 807
BSC 031 Building Science: Studio III Lab: 6 hrs. Projects of high complexity and large scale are studied in this workshop. The scale of these projects varies from components to complete buildings to large groupings while the complexity varies with the activities accommodated, technology employed, and processes managed. Each student is required to prepare comprehensive proposals that satisfy the goals and objectives of the building programs from the view-point of building science theory and practice. Prerequisite: ASF 002, ASF 026, ASF 020. Course Weight: 4.00.
BSC 041 Building Science: Thesis Lab: 8 hrs. This course has two emphases. The workshop consists of problems in structural calculations and connections in various materials; wood, steel, concrete; wind loads; design of glazing. An examination of life cycle economic analyses of building evelops and services is also offered. In the thesis students select, in consultation with faculty, a topic of appropriate size, form and complexity which demonstrates their ability to use knowledge gained in the program to investigate, understand and report on an area of building science. Prerequisite: BSC 031. Course Weight: 4.00.
BSC 504 Building Science: Services II Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. This course introduces the design and assessment of environmental control systems in small buildings. The course deals with the design of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems conforming to current codes and standards. Techniques for the design and performance simulation of environmental control system are conveyed through application to design. Passive (non-mechanical) techniques for heating, cooling and ventilating buildings are also presented. Prerequisite: ASF 020.
BSC 505 Building Science: Components II Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs. The process of evaluating and selecting materials, components and assemblies for inclusion in contract documents; the methodology of contract document preparation; and conformance to legislation and standards as they affect contract documentation. Prerequisite: ASF 020.
BSC 509 Building Science: Performance I Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Develops and applies techniques of value engineering and life cycle costing to selection of building components and systems. Introduces methods of optimizing single parameter and multiple objective problems using algebraic, iterative, and graphical methods. Also covers preference and non-preference optimizations and methods of establishing and documenting preference; advanced life cycle costing techniques including price inflation, dollar devaluation, use of C.C.A. Non-computer approach to stability and sensitivity analysis is used. Prerequisite: ASF 020.
BSC 510 Building Science: Structures II Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. This course introduces the general principles of loads on buildings. The major part of the course is focused on conventional structural building systems in steel; their evaluations and relevant applications. Course work includes preliminary structural design of a complete steel building in compliance with current building codes and construction practices. Prerequisite: ASF 026.
BSC 604 Building Science: Services III Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. This final course covers the principles of H.V.A.C. systems, electrical power distribution, noise and vibration control.
BSC 605 Building Science: Components III Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs. A continuation of the process of evaluating and selecting materials, components, and assemblies, and the preparation of contract documentation for a multi-purpose building.
BSC 609 Building Science: Performance II Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Determination of risk and its use in decision making and design of experiments. Recommended practice of A.S.T.M. is followed in: presentation of data, precision and accuracy statements, control chart analysis of sample data for statistical control. Additional topics: “goodness-of-fit” tests, rank, linear, multiple and partial correlation. Examples based on quality control and both objective and subjective test methods in evaluating building materials, components, and systems. Precursor: BSC 509.
BSC 610 Building Science: Structures III Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. An introduction to conventional structural building systems in reinforced concrete. The course evaluates available systems and choice of an appropriate system for a particular building. Preliminary structural design of a complete reinforced concrete building is undertaken, including the preparation of structural drawings which conform to the latest building codes and construction practices.
BSC 707 Building Science: Structural Systems III Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. This course deals with masonry in general terms. The focus is on load bearing masonry, including the structural analysis, design and detailing of engineered masonry to the latest building codes. The application of masonry, masonry systems and building science aspects of masonry are covered. Precursor: BSC 507.
BSC 709 Building Science: Performance III Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. The process and techniques for evaluating the performance of buildings in use. Each student evaluates a specific aspect of the performance of a selected building, reports data collected and conclusions. A wide range of recent developments which affect building performance is examined. Precursor: BSC 509 or BSC 609.
BSC 807 Building Science: Structural Systems IV Lect: 3 hrs. This course in structural systems covers design of steel and concrete connections, introduction to excavation and foundation, shell structures, large span structures, free standing structures and pneumatic and tensile structures. Precursors: BSC 507 or BSC 607.