CARP2010 The House as an Integrated System
This course will introduce the student to building-science principles and how a building works as a system. This course also identifies the relationship between a building, it's various mechanical systems and the environment.
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Recognize interface issues of various products and systems
Identify building strategies and components that constitute a sustainable/green built environment
Recognize how components of the environment affect building performance
Identify the basic components of building mechanical /plumbing systems
Research the relationships between the building and its various mechanical systems
Examine how weather affects the performance of various insulations
Apply building science principles and practices to mainstream residential construction
Explain the whole building-design concept
Identify climate zones
Discuss climate-appropriate design and construction details
Describe how a building works as a system
Describe the fundamentals of heat, air, and moisture flow with regard to the building enclosure
Select appropriate energy efficient HVAC systems, lighting, and appliances for a green-built house
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details