South Central College ARCH 2131 M/E/P (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Plumbing) Common Course Outline
Course Information Description This course provides students with a fundamental knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems. HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and communication systems will be analyzed in reference to their impact on design, space planning, construction cost, and sustainable design. Total Credits 2.00 Total Hours 48.00
Types of Instruction Instruction Type Credits Lecture On-Campus Lab
Pre/Corequisites Prerequisite ARCH2111- Studio III [Concurrent Enrollment for Fall] OR Prerequisite ARCH2201- Studio IV [Concurrent Enrollment for Spring] Prerequisite Prerequisites: None
Course Competencies
1 Develop an awareness of Mechanical Systems. Assessment Strategies by setting up and using online learning tools.
Criteria Your performance will be successful when: you access Help to find directions on how to use online tools you complete the orientation on online learning tools you create a personal profile including your name, e-mail address, phone number, and other general information you create a directory folder in your Personal Workspace for each learning plan in this course you use e-mail to communicate with your instructor you participate in an online discussion you post at least two messages to the discussion you access the GradeBook to view assessment information
Common Course Outline - Page 1 of 3 Monday, September 24, 2012 3:24 PM Learning Objectives Develop an understanding of HVAC expressions. Identify symbols used in mechanical drawings. Realize the importance of HVAC design. 2 Develop a knowledge of Electrical Systems. Assessment Strategies by developing an illustrated and written analysis of a communication situation
Learning Objectives Develop an understanding of electrical expressions. Identify symbols used in electrical drawings. Realize the importance of Electrical design. 3 Develop an awareness of Plumbing Systems. Assessment Strategies in an oral presentation in a peer observation in the development of a plan for improving nonverbal skills
Learning Objectives Develop an understanding of plumbing expressions. Identify symbols used in plumbing riser diagrams. Realize the importance of Plumbing design. 4 Develop an understanding of Communication Systems. Assessment Strategies by analyzing case studies or scenarios
Learning Objectives Develop an understanding of communication equipment. Identify symbols used in communication riser diagrams. Realize the importance of Communication design. 5 Recognize the importance of sustainable design. Assessment Strategies in a simulated conflict-resolution situation
Criteria Your performance will be successful when: you use assertive verbal and nonverbal behaviors effectively
Learning Objectives Develop an awareness to efficient use of energy, water, and other resources. Acquire an understanding for improved public/occupant health. Develop an awareness of the environmental variables that affect sustainable design. 6 Realize the significance of M/E/P to the built environment. Assessment Strategies by delivering a speech to inform to a live audience
Learning Objectives
Common Course Outline - Page 2 of 3 Monday, September 24, 2012 3:24 PM Identify the basic needs for human comfort. Develop an awareness of the spatial requirements for each discipline. Acquire an appreciation for sustainable building design.
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Common Course Outline - Page 3 of 3 Monday, September 24, 2012 3:24 PM