CIV E 668 - Fundamentals of Building Physics

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)

Transient and steady-state heat and mass transfer in built environments. Solar engineering and thermal process. Psychrometrics and air conditioning. Coupled heat and moisture transfer. Whole building energy performance dynamic simulation using thermal network and explicit finite difference. Indoor thermal comfort analysis and design. Analysis and selection of energy-efficient building materials and systems.

CIV E 789 - Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

ENG M 508 - Energy Auditing and Management

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Concepts and value of energy management and conservation. Methodologies for energy management in energy intensive systems in various industries. Energy auditing methods and implementation. Energy accounting and economic analysis. Energy audits and maintenance. Exposure to software for energy auditing.