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HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

ME 477
Course Description

Apply knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and energy systems laboratory in the design of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems used in commercial buildings as well as other large buildings such as laboratories, healthcare facilities, and education facilities. Understand the engineering challenges in designing and deploying efficient and high-performing mechanical systems that provide building occupants comfort, quality indoor environment, while maintaining occupant safety. Principles of engineering ethics and its application to buildings and their HVAC system.

Prerequisites

ME 364 or concurrent enrollment, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

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This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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