IA 315 - CEA Building Systems

Offered Fall: Yes Offered Winter: Yes Offered Summer: No Offered Other: No

3 Credits
Hours (Lecture - Discussion - Lab): 3-0-0
Prerequisites: IA 220, IA 250, CN 278.

This course offers a more advanced look into building systems specifically geared towards the operation of Controlled Environment Agricultural facilities. Students will learn about general building codes and regulation processes which impact overall building designs and their components, as well as specific content regarding different water systems, mechanical equipment, lighting, and automated building controls systems. There is also a general overlying theme focused on building energy usage and conservation through building design, operation and production.