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Fundamental principles, systems, design concepts, analysis, and methods for electrical and illumination systems in modern buildings.

AE 202; Physics 212; 5^th-semester standing in Architectural Engineering

This course is offered to all AE students and is thus intended to give them a fundamental understanding of the design of illumination and electrical systems that can be integrated with their other knowledge of buildings and serves as a strong base for further study in electrical and illumination systems.

1. Fundamental understanding of light sources, luminaries, and basic illumination concepts
2. Illumination target values
3. Lumen method design theory and application
4. Illumination point calculations
5. Electrical distribution systems
6. Electrical system component characteristics
7. Branch circuit design
8. Electrical demand load analysis
9. Power bill determination
10. Feeder design
11. Service entrance design

3 classes/week, 50 minutes/class