Curriculum Requirements
Advanced Certificate in Facilities Management
Major Requirements
| Choose six of the following courses | Credits: | |
| ENGY 610 | Energy Management | 3 |
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This course will examine a total management system needed for planning and control of energy resources in an organization, setting of objectives, developing policies and procedures, organizing and staffing, reporting and controlling, and dealing with top management. Students will conduct preliminary and detailed energy audits, prepare energy balances, and identify conservation opportunities. Economic evaluation methods will be covered, including ranking and analyzing capital projects (pay back, discounted cash flow, net present value methods), cost accounting systems designed to highlight energy costs, and setting up performance evaluation systems. Students in this course will also study the history of energy technology, energy efficiency in buildings, and utility regulation. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENGY 615 | Energy Equipment Assessment | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ENGY 610 An assessment of energy consuming equipment, control equipment and conservation equipment commonly utilized by large facilities. Vendor catalogs, guest lecturers and field trips used to study various equipment and systems including heating, cooling, refrigeration, lighting, HVAC distribution and control, insulation, passive design and computerized energy management systems. Based on first hand observation and investigation, students are required to prepare and deliver an oral and written presentation analyzing energy efficiency aspects of selected families of equipment. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENGY 620 | Facilities Operation and Maintenance | 3 |
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This course covers management of building operations, development of maintenance programs, administration of capital projects, and planning of facility improvements. Evaluation of facilities for compliance with regulations, reduction of operating costs, and forecasting of maintenance requirements. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENGY 625 | Facilities Management Seminar | 3 |
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Discussion of issues and problems commonly encountered in facilities management, including cost estimation, vendor selection, code compliance, space planning and risk reduction. Case studies are utilized to illustrate methods for improving the safety, appearance, efficiency and productivity of facilities. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENGY 630 | Facility Security and Contingency Planning | 3 |
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In this course we examine the technical and legal requirements for emergency planning at power plants and various other energy facilities. Security concerns are identified, and effective response strategies are presented. Among the topics covered are access control, hazard classifications, evacuation plans, and backup power equipment. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENGY 635 | Security Systems and Technology | 3 |
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In this course, students will be introduced to the integrated security systems which protect modern facilities. Students will examine how wireless and hardwired equipment for fire protection, crime prevention, and environmental monitoring can be centrally controlled. Intrusion countermeasures, such as barriers, detectors, and smart cards, are evaluated. The legal implications of surveillance and biometric authentication systems, including finger print, iris and retinal scanners, are discussed. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENGY 640 | Independent Guided Project | 3 |
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Research projects, literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, development and validation of instructional sequences undertaken in this format should be in depth studies not available within the program offerings and comparable in work demands to the regular credit hour design. One credit of Guided Project is equal to three hours of academic work per week for 15 weeks. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENGY 681 | Environmental Safety in Health Facilities | 3 |
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A safe environment for employees, patients and others must be paramount at a healthcare facility. Students will evaluate potential environmental hazards, including chemical storage, pharmaceuticals and pathogens. Comprehensive plans are developed, which integrate personal protective equipment, lab safety procedures, monitoring devices, response protocols and reporting requirements. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENGY 682 | Health Facilities Management Project | 3 |
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Dramatic changes are underway in the field of Health Facilities Management. More than ever before, Health Facilities Managers are being required to provide the leadership necessary to navigate an ever-changing accreditation system. This course will prepare students to understand, manage and lead multi-disciplinary teams through the challenging processes of operating, maintaining and upgrading health facilities, while meeting the high standards and expectations of the health care industry. Students will complete projects in order to gain experience with applying industry guidelines to situations commonly encountered in health care facility maintenance and construction. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENGY 710 | Power Plant Systems | 3 |
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Mechanical and electrical systems for conventional fuel power plants are analyzed. Operating strategies are developed for generation and distribution systems; reliability; power pools; reserve capability; generation of steam; generation planning; dispatching algorithms; turbines; and environmental controls. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENGY 715 | Energy-Efficient Lighting | 3 |
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Principles of illumination are introduced, with particular emphasis on techniques for reducing energy costs associated with lighting. Criteria for the selection of bulbs, fixtures, ballasts and reflectors will be studied. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENGY 725 | Seminar in New Products and Technology | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ENGY 610 Designed to emphasize the emerging products and technologies. New energy conservation equipment, generation and transmission equipment, and process and HVAC control equipment will be discussed with the help of vendor catalogs and guest lecturers. Typical term project will include comparing all the available techniques and/or products for performing a certain function. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENGY 730 | Computer Applications for Energy Management | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ENGY 610 In this course students study various applications of computers in the Energy Management field. Off-the-shelf software is applied to load forecasting, utility operations, life cycle costings, and project management. Specialized software is applied to building energy analysis, heating/cooling calculations, facility maintenance management, and evaluation of alternative energy systems. Practical applications and problem solving skills are emphasized throughout the course. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENGY 820 | Automated Building Energy Control Systems | 3 |
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Design of control systems for heating, ventilating , and air conditioning, and for total building system control. Localized automatic control systems: pneumatic, electrical, electronic, self powered, and hybrid systems. Centralized control and monitoring systems, computerized energy and building management systems for optimal energy utilization. Energy management and control system functions, applications, and design. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENGY 840 | Energy Conservation Analysis | 3 |
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This course covers energy conservation methods for industrial, commercial and residential buildings. Facility energy systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and lighting, are analyzed. Students will learn how to evaluate energy system performance, improve energy efficiency, and demonstrate cost savings attainable through energy conservation. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENGY 850 | Advanced Topics Seminar | 3 |
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Energy related topics and issues of current interest will be discussed and analyzed. Course content will vary, in response to developments in the energy field. Discussions and assignments will focus on a particular area of study, such as total energy systems, experimental vehicles, or decentralized electricity production. This course may be repeated, if content has changed. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENVT 715 | Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization | 3 |
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Pollution prevention is the proper use of materials, processes, and practices that reduce or eliminate the creation of pollutants or wastes at the source. The course will focus on life cycle analysis, product development, and necessary design and manufacturing process changes in addition to recycling, reuse, and substitution of less toxic materials. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ENVT 720 | Environmental Audits and Monitoring | 3 |
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The course will cover environmental compliance audits, reviews, and monitoring techniques for surface and subsurface site inspections including petrochemical contamination and underground storage tanks. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Total: 18 Credits | ||