Faculty Syllabus

ARCE-2352 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Systems

Zachary Vacula


Credit Spring 2025

Section(s)

ARCE-2352-001 (84046)
LEC TuTh 4:45pm - 6:25pm DIL DLS DIL

LAB TuTh 6:25pm - 7:25pm DIL DLS DIL

Course Information

Section Information

Course Name, Number, Section & Synonym ARCE-2352-001-84046
Course Description The properties of building materials (assemblies), specifications, codes, vendor references, and uses of mechanical, plumbing, conveying, and electrical systems as they relate to architecture for residential and commercial construction.
Instructional Method LEC
Location DLS - DIL
Course Days & Times TuTh 4:45pm - 6:25pm
Credits & Contact Hours 3 Credit Hours / 32 Contact Hours
Prerequisites DFTG 1417, DFTG 2431.
Instructional Method LAB
Location DLS - DIL
Course Days & Times TuTh 6:25pm - 7:25pm
Credits & Contact Hours 3 Credit Hours / 64 Contact Hours
Prerequisites DFTG 1417, DFTG 2431.

Instructor Information

Name Zachary Vacula
ACC E-Mail Address zachary.vacula@austincc.edu
Office Location Online
Office Phone Number
Office Hours T Th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Other Information
Course Requirements

  • Course Requirements

    This class is offered through the Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design Department of Austin Community College. This course uses a project-oriented approach to navigate the student through the process of analyzing and documenting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. 

Readings

  • Readings

    There is no reading currently. It would be good to brush up on 2431.

Course Subjects

  • Course Subjects

    The properties of building materials (assemblies), specifications, codes, vendor references, and uses of mechanical, plumbing, conveying, and electrical systems as they relate to architecture for residential and commercial construction.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

  • Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

    Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

     

    Use engineering techniques to analyze , assemble, evaluate, and render MEP building components.

     

    Develop plan and elevation drawings and details from two-dimensional and three-dimensional MEP models.

     

    Use Building Information Modeling software through creation of digital building models.

     

    Identify technical and design terminology necessary to effectively operate BIM software.

     

    Utilize Autodesk Revit MEP and AutoCAD software.

     

    Recognize techniques utilized by the engineering profession to create MEP technical drawings from building models.

     

    Utilize CAD software to plan and prepare construction documents and technical

    graphics appropriate to the architectural and construction industries.

     

    Operate AEC (Architecture/Engineering/Construction) software including computer

    aided drafting (CAD), building information modeling (BIM), and 3D modeling

    applications.

     

    Demonstrate knowledge of building systems and familiarity with building codes.

     

    Utilize various architectural drawing types and determine their appropriate uses in

    architectural projects.

College Policies

Office Hours

T Th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Online

NOTE

Office Hours

T Th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Online

NOTE

Published: 01/23/2025 16:26:20