STANDARD
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DDS 207 - MECHANICAL
SYSTEMS FOR ARCHITECTURE
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Course Description Reinforces technical knowledge and skills required to develop accurate
mechanical and electrical plans.
Topics include: heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning calculations and plans; electrical
calculations and plans; and plumbing calculations and plans. |
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Competency Areas
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Calculations and Plans |
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Class/Week |
1 |
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D. Lab/Week |
4 |
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Plumbing Calculations and Plans |
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P. Lab/Week |
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Credit Hours |
3 |
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Prerequisite/Corequisites: DDS 205, DDS 206, PHY 221 |
COURSE GUIDE |
Competency
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After
completing this section, the student will: |
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Class
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D.Lab
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P.Lab
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HEATING, VENTILATION,
AND AIR CONDITIONING CALCULATIONS AND PLANS
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6 |
30 |
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Systems |
Identify types of HVAC systems. Identify energy sources of HVAC systems. |
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Identify types of materials used in HVAC systems. |
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Select a HVAC system for a given application. |
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Heat loss/gain |
Calculate heat loss/gain for a residential application. |
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Calculate heat loss/gain for a residential application. |
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Sizing |
Determine HVAC system size for a residential application. |
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Determine the duct sizes for a residential forced air HVAC system. |
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Plan |
Draw the HVAC plan for a residential forced air HVAC system. |
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ELECTRICAL CALCULATIONS AND PLANS |
2 |
5 |
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Wiring |
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different types of electrical wiring. |
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Loads |
Calculate the anticipated electrical load for a residential installation. |
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Determine the minimum size of the entrance cable and main breaker for a residential installation. |
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Plan |
Draw the electrical plan for a residential installation. |
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PLUMBING CALCULATIONS AND PLANS |
2 |
5 |
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Piping |
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different types of plumbing pipe. |
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Rate of flow |
Calculate the rate of water flow for a residential installation. Determine the minimum piping sizes for a residential installation. |
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Determine the hot water heater size for a residential installation. |
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Plan |
Draw the plumbing plan for a residential installation. |
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Suggested Resources |
Suggested Resources include textbooks shown below or most
current edition.
Bovay, H. E.
(Ed.). (1981). Handbook of mechanical & electrical
systems for buildings. New York:
McGraw-Hill.
McGuinness, W. J., & Stein, B. (1977).
Building technology: Mechanical & electrical systems. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Shuttleworth, R., & Verma, K. (1983).
Mechanical & electrical systems for construction. New York: McGraw-Hill.