FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR 2005-2006

Building Science

BSC 31A/B BSC 41A/B BSC 504 BSC 505 BSC 509 BSC 510 BSC 604 BSC 605 BSC 609 BSC 610 BSC 707 BSC 709 BSC 807 BSC 31A/B Studio III 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 32A/B or ASF 002, ASF 20A/B or ASF 20, and ASF 26A/B or ASF 26. Lab: 6 hrs. back to top BSC 41A/B Thesis 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 envelops 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 31A/B or BSC 31. Lab: 8 hrs. back to top BSC 504 Services II 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 20A/B or ASF 20. Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. back to top BSC 505 Components II 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 20A/B or ASF 20. Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs. back to top BSC 509 Performance I 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 20A/B or ASF 20. Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. back to top BSC 510 Structures II 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 26A/B or ASF 26. Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. back to top BSC 604 Services III This final course covers the principles of H.V.A.C. systems, electrical power distribution, noise and vibration control. Prerequisite: BSC 504. Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. back to top BSC 605 Components III A continuation of the process of evaluating and selecting materials, components, and assemblies, and the preparation of contract documentation for a multi-purpose building. Prerequisite: BSC 505. Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs. back to top BSC 609 Performance II 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. Prerequisite: BSC 509. Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. back to top BSC 610 Structures III 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. Prerequisite: BSC 510. Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. back to top BSC 707 Structural Systems III 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. Prerequisite: BSC 510. Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. back to top BSC 709 Performance III 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. Prerequisite: BSC 509 or BSC 609. Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. back to top BSC 807 Structural Systems IV 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. Prerequisite: BSC 507 or BSC 607. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top