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Key to Course Descriptions
Abbreviations
(C) City Campus
(N) North Campus
(S) South Campus
F Fall
S Spring
F/S Fall and Spring
SS Summer Session
F+ Offered every other Fall
S+ Offered every other Spring
N Non-Credit |
Course Descriptions by Curriculum
To view descriptions of courses in a curriculum, click the curriculum name.
Building Mgt/Building Trades | | | | BM-130 | | BUILDING SYSTEMS I | | A course providing an overview of residential and commercial structural systems found in urban settings. Major topical areas include common construction techniques, maintenance practices, safety standards, material selection, tool and equipment usage necessary for routine facilities operation. F (C) | | | | BM-140 | | ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS I | | A course covering the basic residential and light commercial electrical systems. The course will utilize national electrical code for reference and application. F (C) | | | | BM-180 | | APPLIED MATHEMATICS I | | A course designed to introduce students to formulas, measurement, geometric, and algebraic skills necessary to function in the building trades and facilities management field. The process involved in the development of a cost estimate using both manual and computer methods will be covered. F (C) | | | | BM-181 | | APPLIED MATH II | | A course covering various phases of the estimate budget control process and project management techniques. The class assignments will utilize the computer for cost of materials, labor, and equipment as well as scheduling and budget control of an over-all renovation project. S (C) | | | | BM-200 | | TECHNIQUES RENOVA & RESTORATN | | A course concerned with renovation and restoration of a residential and commercial structure. Students will prepare and present concept designs, estimates and project scheduling. Other course topics will include property evaluation and inspection, budgeting, material selection, equipment and site management. Students will use computer scheduling and estimating application for class projects. S (C) | | | | BM-231 | | BUILDING SYSTEMS II | | A course in the study of commercial structural systems with Emphasis on the structural types: heavy timber, masonry, structural steel, and reinforced concrete. Examination of blueprints describing component parts, materials, symbols, views, schedules will be covered. Lab activities will include hands-on use of various masonary products. S (C) | | | | BM-237 | | BUILDING & GROUNDS OPERATIONS | | A course that will emphasize operational aspects of property management. To achieve this objective, a series of building surveys will be conducted. These surveys utilizing computer application will include planning, scheduling, inventory control, design techniques, and budget preparation. General topics will include space planning interior maintenance plan, four seasons exterior maintenance plan, disaster planning, security plan, and hazardous material procedures. S (C) | | | | BM-240 | | PLUMBING SYSTEMS | | A course covering the fundamentals of design and layout, plumbing, and pipe fitting. Topics will include supply and waste lines, sanitary and storm sewage disposal, air, oil, and gas lines. The installation repair and maintenance of residential commercial systems, fixtures, and hot water heaters. Safety material selection and tool usage will also be covered. S (C) | | | | BM-241 | | ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS II | | A course covering commercial power, lighting distribution circuitry, HVAC controls, and maintenance. Topics include the control circuitry utilized in HVAC equipment lighting systems, and an overview of building automation systems and security systems utilized in many of todays facilities. S (C) | | | | BM-281 | | FACILITES MGMT + ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS | | A course designed to relate the applications of science to materials used in structures, the environment, and the operational equipment. Topics include: engineering mechanics, hydraulics, heat transfer light, illumination, chemical properties, hazardous materials, and new technologies. S (C) | | | | BM-341 | | HEATING SYSTEMS I | | A course covering the fundamentals of residential and commercial heating systems. The maintenance of associated heating equipment, testing methods, boiler types, valves, pumps, burners, distribution systems, and daily operational practices and troubleshooting methods will be covered. F (C) | | | | BM-342 | | AIR COND/VENTILATION | | A course covering the fundamentals of refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, their principles. Topics include: system types, components, equipment, controls, and troubleshooting procedures. The lab will utilize hands-on applications as well as computer simulations of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. F (C) | | | | BM-350 | | MAINTENANCE ORGANIZA | | A course to organize, plan, and develop a facilitys daily operations. Students will develop a mission statement, and set objectives for various functions. Computer applications for facilities will also be a major topic. F (C) | | | | BM-429 | | MAINTENANCE PROG. | | A semester project to set up a complete preventative maintenance program using all the preceding course contents combined, with observations made at site visits. Computer applications will be used to develop the preventative maintenance program and associate reports. S (C) | | | | BM-443 | | HEATING SYSTEMS II | | A continuation of BM 341, further developing the basic course exploring operational controls, water treatment, building automation systems, cleaning, inspection, and maintaining heating systems. S (C) | | | | BM-445 | | ENERGY MANAGEMENT | | The course will consider energy conservation techniques in various types of facilities such as: hotels, schools, office buildings, industrial buildings, apartment complexes, resorts, and recreational centers. Major emphasis will be focused on the energy audit and analysis as well as the implementation and payback of the energy measures. Building automation systems will also be discussed and computer simulation will be utilized. S (C) | | | | BM-451 | | MAINTENANCE MANAGMT | | A management course with applications specific to the special concerns of a facilities professional. Topics will include: long and short range planning, scheduling techniques, organizing and delegating work, labor relations, human psychology, problem solving, decision making, TQM, customer service, and supervising employees. S (C) | | | | BM-452 | | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | | A management course covering operations and marketing techniques of specialized properties. Topics include: management agreements, contract leases, public relations, budgets, and contractor selection. S (C) | | | | BM-888 | | EXTERNAL TRANSFER | | CREDIT ACCEPTED FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION FOR WHICH NO COMPARABLE COURSE EXISTS AT ERIE. | | |
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