• GRADUATE COURSES

ARCH 619 Applied Solar Energy
This course is intended to introduce students to applied solar energy design The class will cover the following topics in-depth: calculating solar radiation, heat transfer as applied to solar systems, analysis of flat-plate solar collectors, solar system design, analyzing solar heating and DHW systems with the FCHART and PVFCHART method, experimenting with the measurement of solar energy, and ASHRAE economics. It is helpful if students have had ENDS 233, ARCH 615, ARCH 633, MEEN 436 or MEEN 437 prior to taking this class. Otherwise, background material will be introduced in class as needed.*

ARCH 621 Energy Optimization in Building Design
Optimum energy use strategies for buildings, energy audit methods, life-cycle cost analysis of building energy systems, solar system applications, building system optimization by computer simulation techniques; case studies in passive energy and solar applications. Prerequisite: ARCH 633 and COSC 203 or equivalent.*

ARCH 628 Tools for Green Building Design
The primary emphasis of this seminar will be on modeling tools and techniques to support sustainable design. This seminar will explore state-of-the-art computer software with special focus on bioclimatic site analysis, solar access, schematic design strategies, integrated design of building envelope, energy analysis, daylighting and electric lighting. Students will learn how to use computer programs that will help them make better design decisions in their design and research projects.

ARCH 634 Architectural Lighting - Daylighting Seminar
Attributes of the lighting environment; lighting and energy issues; daylight availability; building design for daylighting; heat loss control; solar shading; daylighting models; graphical, analytical, and computer methods of analysis; visual and lighting comfort evaluation; integration of daylight and electric light; energy analysis. Prerequisite: ARCH 633 or approval of instructor.*

• UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

ENDS233 Environmental Control Systems I

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