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Course Listings 2017-2018 217 Recording and analyzing data from facility management systems. Prerequisites: FAC/HVA210 or permission of department. Corequisites: FAC220 or permission of department. FAC231 3 Credits 5 Periods Codes Local codes, Federal Housing Administration and Urban Development standards. Acceptable building practices based on the Uniform Building Code, National Electric Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code. Impact of American with Disabilities Act (ADA) on new and existing facilities. Prerequisites: None. FAC235 3 Credits 3 Periods Commercial Air and Water Test and Balance Specific types of duct distribution systems, fans, coil types and applications. Characteristics of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) piping systems. Specific types of pumps and applications. Air and water flow measuring and control devices. Collection and analysis of data specific to air handling systems. Principles of fluid dynamics, thermal loading factors, system design, and component performance. Test and balance plans for air and water systems. Prerequisites: (FAC/HVA210 and FAC/HVA210LL), or permission of instructor. Corequisites: FAC235LL. FAC235LL 1 Credit 3 Periods Commercial Air and Water Test and Balance Lab Demonstration of duct traversing and diffuser air flow measurement techniques. Water flow measurement techniques. Analysis of water side performance, hydronic balancing, and circuit setter adjustment. Chiller cooling tower and pump testing procedures. Heating, packaged units, split units, and heat pump testing procedures. Collection and analysis of air and water performance. Prerequisites: (FAC/HVA210 and FAC/HVA210LL), or permission of instructor. Corequisites: FAC235. FAC240 3 Credits 3 Periods Facilities Special Systems and Codes Building occupant safety requirements including industry standards, regulations, building codes, fire codes and life safety codes. Fundamentals of fire alarm system operation, inspection and maintenance. Fundamentals of fire sprinkler system operation, inspection and maintenance. Principles of life safety smoke control systems, including fire damper and combination fire/smoke damper applications. Prerequisites: OSH105, or GTC/FAC/OSH/MIT106, or OSH110, or OSH111. FOOD AND NUTRITION (FON) FON100 3 Credits 3 Periods Introductory Nutrition Introduction to the science of food and human nutrition. Current sustainable dietary recommendations and applications for maximizing well-being and minimizing risk of chronic disease throughout the life cycle. An overview of the nutrients, emphasizing the importance of energy and fluid balance, and optimal functioning of the digestive system. Understanding factors that influence food intake in different cultures. Methods for evaluating credibility of nutrition claims, a focus on modern food safety and technology practices, and a worldview of nutrition are included. Emphasis is on personal dietary behavior change for a holistic life of wellness. Prerequisites: None. FON241 3 Credits 3 Periods Principles of Human Nutrition Scientific principles of human nutrition. Emphasis on health promotion and concepts for conveying accurate nutrition information in a professional setting. Addresses therapeutic nutrition principles for treatment of common health conditions. Includes exploration of food sources of nutrients, basic metabolism of nutrients in the human body, relationship between diet and other lifestyle factors, use of supplements, current recommendations for food selection throughout the life cycle, and use of nutrition tools for planning food intake or assessment of nutritional status. Prerequisites: None