Teaching

AREN 2020 Energy Fundamentals

  • The course incorporates an engineering project to apply Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer concepts to analyze building energy systems. Two hands-on modules have been developed for this course: the heat conduction bench, and the basic vapor compression refrigeration cycle module. In addition, a design project has incorporated in this course.

AREN 2110: Thermodynamics

  • This course has been developed specifically for AREN students and incorporate hands-on-laboratory tests and computer assignments.

AREN 2120: Fluids and Heat Transfer

  • This course has been developed specifically for AREN students and incorporate hands-on-laboratory tests and computer assignments.

AREN 3010: ÌýMechanical Systems

  • The course provides an overview of heating and cooling systems to maintain thermal comfort and indoor air quality in buildings. The course presents heating and cooling loads calculation methods as well as methods to assess thermal comfort within buildings.

AREN 3130: ÌýEnergy Building Laboratory

  • The course provides an overview of basic measurement techniques of temperature, pressure, air and water flows, and solar radiation. In addition, the course includes field testing of building air infiltration and indoor air quality as well as assessment of power quality of various electrical systems such as motors, lighting fixtures, and appliances.

AREN 4570 Electrical Systems in Buildings

  • The course was revised in 1993 to include field visits and two design projects to size the electrical system for both residential and commercial buildings.

AREN 4317 Architectural Engineering Design

  • The course has been modified to consider the same building design in the Architecture Studio and involve mentors in various disciplines to guide and judge design specifications for students in five areas electrical, lighting, mechanical, structural, and construction management.

AREN 5001 Building Engineering Systems

  • Taught annually for all incoming graduate students with non-Architectural Engineering major. It has been modified so fundamental principles for three building energy systems are covered including mechanical, lighting, and electrical. Ìý

AREN 5020 Building Energy Audits

  • Taught annually since 1993. Major revisions of the course have been implemented in 1993 to focus on hands-on field testing of building systems.

AREN 5070 Thermal Analysis

  • This course provides basic solution techniques to carry out a thermal analysis of building energy systems. Both analytical and numerical techniques are taught.

AREN 5080 Building Computer Simulations

  • Taught annually since 1992. Complete overhaul of the course in 1992 to focus on training students to be familiar with the state-of-the art building computer simulation tool (i.e., DOE-2). Hands-on projects are included to simulate residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.

AREN 5060, Distributed Electrical Generation

  • New course taught in Spring 2010. The course focuses on fuel-based power generation technologies and renewable energy systems such as wind, photovoltaics, and solar thermal to produce electricity to meet demand of buildings or small communities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.