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Controls		 Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

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Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 39.0
Credit Value: 2.5
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2021
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Building Environmental Systems
Program Coordinator(s): Cec Colbourne
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20210517_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.
 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
In the Intelligent and Integrated Building Control Systems course, students develop the skills and knowledge required to operate building control systems in a safe, energy efficient, and environmentally conscious manner. Students explore key concepts of commercial building HVAC controls and the technical side of intelligent buildings and their technologies. An emphasis is placed on automation and smart technologies.

Program Context

 
Building Environmental Systems Program Coordinator(s): Cec Colbourne
This is a compulsory course in the Building Environmental Systems Operator Class 1 & 2 programs.


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to:
 
Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Describe in detail the differences between open loop and closed loop control systems.
  2. Describe the common energy types used in commercial office tower HVAC control systems, and detail how each detects and initiates changes in the controlled variable.
  3. Describe in detail the three different types of sensing devices used to measure temperature, pressure and humidity.
  4. Explain how a pneumatic control system operates and describe the ancillary devices required for its safe operation.
  5. Identify the major auxiliary control devices used for safety and for set point adjustment.
  6. List daily, weekly, monthly and periodic maintenance requirements for pneumatic, electric and electronic control systems.
  7. Identify the major controlled devices and the criteria for their efficient and safe operation.
  8. Give a detailed description of the operation of a master-sub master control system.
  9. Describe the essential components of a computerized control solution, using as an example the Honeywell EBI System.
  10. Explain the Indoor Environmental Quality issues that can be addressed by means of building control systems.
  11. Identify the energy efficiency benefits that may arise from good building management systems, including Building Energy Management Systems.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: ONLINE
 Assignments50.0%
 Mid-Term Exam25.0%
 Final Exam25.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies. 1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor. 2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not. An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.



Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS
 Assignments50.0%
 Mid Term Exam25.0%
 Final Exam25.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies. 1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor. 2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not. An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

  • Communication Skills - Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
  • Communication Skills - Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills - Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
  • Information Management Skills - Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
  • Interpersonal Skills - Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
  • Personal Skills - Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

  • Challenge Exam
    Notes:  
 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):
 TypeDescription
RequiredTextbookBES705 Controls, Seneca College, Seneca College Publishing, 2020, Students order directly from Seneca Online Bookstore: https://www.bkstr.com/senecacollegestore/home

Applicable student group(s): Continuing and Professional Studies Students.
Course Details:

Building HVAC Controls

  • Pneumatic Control System
  • Control Sequence
  • Controllers
  • Controlled Devices

Electric and Pneumatic Devices

  • Auxiliary Devices
  • Combination Electric and Pneumatic Devices
  • Auxiliary Pneumatic Devices

Electric and Electronic Controls

  • Electric Controls
  • Electronic Controls

Combination Control System

  • Psychrometric Chart
  • Ventilation and Preheat
  • Heating
  • Cooling
  • Dehumidification

Computerized Control System

  • Introduction to Computers
  • Computerized Building Automation System
  • Managing a Building

VAV and VVT Controls

  • Variable Air Volume System
  • Building Static Pressure Control

Building Performance Efficiency Control

  • Optimizing Indoor Air Quality
  • Intelligent Buildings

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Respectful Behaviour
  • Accessible Learning
All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.
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