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May 06, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DESN 206 - Mechanical and Electrical Equipment
PREREQUISITES: DESN 101 - Intro to Design Technology and MATH 122 - Applied Technical Mathematics or MATH 136 - College Algebra or MATH 137 - Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
PROGRAM: Design Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2011
Focuses on mechanical and electrical requirements for buildings. Studies electrical load calculations, wire sizing and circuits, plumbing requirements, fixture units and pipe sizing. Includes heating systems, duct layout and sizing.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Define basic terminology used in electrical, heating, cooling, and plumbing systems for buildings.
- Size and lay out an electrical lighting and power plan.
- Identify and use correct symbols for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC plans.
- Size and lay out water distribution and sanitary sewer plans.
- Create an isometric schematic of a plumbing plan.
- Size and layout HVAC trunk and branch ductwork.
- Calculate heat loss and heat gain through walls, floors, ceilings and roofs to determine HVAC equipment sizes.
- Lay out profiles and cross sections of ductwork and piping.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Water supply and design
- Sound control
- Plumbing drainage
- Lighting design
- Storm drainage
- Electrical systems
- Private sewage disposal
- Solar energy
- Comfort
- Heating systems
- Heating and air conditioning
- Heat loss and heat gain
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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