Prep Course Outline

Architectural Engineering Prep Course Outline

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WEEK 1

Building Systems Integration

• Review Course:
  • Lesson 01 – Aspects of Building Performance that Affect Human Comfort
  • Lesson 02 – Building Envelope Analysis for Integrity and Efficiency
  • Lesson 03 – Impact of One System on Another
  • Lesson 04 – Life Safety Systems
  • Lesson 05 – Comparative Systems Efficiencies
    • Equivalent Uniform Annual Cost (EUAC) and Equivalent Uniform Annual Benefit (EUAB) Resources:
      • Annual Cash Flow Calculations
      • Annual Cash Flow Analysis
      • Engineering Economics
      • Engineer-in-Training Exam File
  • Lesson 06 – Sustainability in Design and Construction
  • Lesson 07 – Applicable Standards, Specifications, and Models
• Test-Prep Resource Library^©
  • Building Systems Integration

WEEK 2

Building Systems Integration

• Review Course:
  • Lesson 08 – Building Plans, Specifications, and Models
  • Section Quiz 01 – Building Systems Integration
• Study Guide:
  • Building Systems Integration
• Crash Course:
  • Building Systems Integration Crash Course
• Additional Resources:
  • Building Systems Integration homework problems
• Test-Prep Resource Library^©
  • Building Systems Integration

WEEK 3

Electrical Systems

• Review Course:
  • Lesson 09 – Electrical Power Systems Analysis
  • Lesson 10 – Short Circuit Analysis
  • Lesson 11 – Grounding Principles
  • Lesson 12 – Electrical Construction Methods and Materials
  • Lesson 13 – Overcurrent Protection Methods and Device Coordination
  • Lesson 14 – Branch Circuit & Feeder Conductor Sizing
  • Lesson 15 – Power Factor Correction
• Additional Resources:
  • Short Circuit Analysis
  • Branch Circuit and Feeder Conductor Sizing
  • Sizing Circuit Protection and Conductors – Part 1
  • Sizing Circuit Protection and Conductors – Part 2
  • Sizing Circuit Protection and Conductors – Part 3
• Test-Prep Resource Library^©
  • Electrical Systems

WEEK 4

Electrical Systems

• Review Course:
  • Lesson 16 – Voltage Drop Calculations
  • Lesson 17 – One-Line Diagram
  • Lesson 18 – Fire Alarm Design Principles
  • Lesson 19 – Lighting Calculations
  • Lesson 20 – Light Source Selection
  • Lesson 21 – Lighting Control
  • Lesson 22 – Receptacle Layout
• Additional Resources:
  • Voltage Drop Calculations
  • Voltage Drop Calculations examples
• Test-Prep Resource Library^©
  • Electrical Systems

WEEK 5

Electrical Systems

• Review Course:
  • Lesson 23 – Electrical Systems Review
  • Section Quiz 02 – Electrical Systems
• Study Guide:
  • Electrical Systems
• Crash Course:
  • Electrical Systems Crash Course
• Additional Resources:
  • Electrical Systems homework problems
• Test-Prep Resource Library^©
  • Electrical Systems

WEEK 6

Mechanical Systems

• Review Course:
  • Lesson 24 – Heat Gain and Loss Calculations
  • Lesson 25 – HVAC System Analysis and Selection
  • Lesson 26 – Energy Calculations
  • Lesson 27 – Ventilation and Pressurization
  • Lesson 28 – Indoor Air Quality
  • Lesson 29 – Air Distribution
  • Lesson 30 – Psychrometrics
• Additional Resources:
  • Psychrometrics
  • The Psychrometric Chart and its Use
  • Air Conditioning Psychrometrics
  • Overview of Psychrometrics
  • Psychrometric Chart
• Test-Prep Resource Library^©
  • Mechanical Systems

WEEK 7

Mechanical Systems

• Review Course:
  • Lesson 31 – Hydronic and Steam Systems
  • Lesson 32 – Fan and Pump Laws
  • Lesson 33 – Pressure Loss Calculations in Ductwork and Piping & Flow and Riser Diagrams
  • Lesson 34 – Materials and Methods
  • Lesson 35 – Piping for Specialty Systems
  • Lesson 36 – Pipe Expansion
  • Lesson 37 – Static Pressure Calculations
• Test-Prep Resource Library^©
  • Mechanical Systems

WEEK 8

Mechanical Systems

• Review Course:
  • Lesson 38 – Equipment Selection
  • Lesson 39 – Sequences of Operation for Building Controls
  • Lesson 40 – Domestic Water Systems
  • Lesson 41 – Sanitary Waste and Vent Systems
  • Lesson 42 – Stormwater Systems
  • Lesson 43 – Fire Protection Sprinkler and Standpipe Classifications
  • Section Quiz 03 – Mechanical Systems
• Study Guide:
  • Mechanical Systems
• Crash Course:
  • Mechanical Systems Crash Course
• Additional Resources:
  • Mechanical Systems homework problems
• Test-Prep Resource Library^©
  • Mechanical Systems

WEEK 9

Structural Systems

• Review Course:
  • Lesson 44 – Types of Construction
  • Lesson 45 – Component Forces
  • Lesson 46 – Structural Load Effects on Overall Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural Systems
  • Lesson 47 – Connections
  • Lesson 48 – Loads
  • Lesson 49 – Analysis of Trusses, Frames, and Shear Walls
  • Lesson 50 – Analysis of Construction Systems
• Additional Resources:
  • Beam Equations
• Test-Prep Resource Library^©
  • Structural Systems

WEEK 10

Structural Systems

• Review Course:
  • Lesson 51 – Analysis of Stability
  • Lesson 52 – Analysis of Deflection
  • Lesson 53 – Foundations
  • Lesson 54 – Materials Characteristics & Design of Structural Components
  • Section Quiz 04 – Structural Systems
• Study Guide:
  • Structural Systems
• Test-Prep Resource Library^©
  • Structural Systems

WEEK 11

Structural Systems

• Additional Resources:
  • Structural Systems homework problems
  • ASCE 07 – Importance Factors
  • Bolt Information:
    • AISC Table I-A
    • AISC Table I-C
    • AISC Table I-D
    • Thread Pitch Chart
    • Strength Requirements
    • Yield Strength Calculations
  • Column K-values
  • Comparing LRFD and ASD
• Crash Course:
  • Structural Systems

Project Management and Construction Administration

• Review Course:
  • Lesson 55 – Differing Site Conditions
  • Lesson 56 – Alternates
  • Lesson 57 – Contract Admin. Correspondence & Quality Control
  • Lesson 58 – Construction Documents and the Submittal Process
• Test-Prep Resource Library^©
  • Structural Systems

WEEK 12

Project Management and Construction Administration

• Review Course:
  • Lesson 59 – System Conflict Resolution & Legal Issues
  • Lesson 60 – Scheduling of Design Tasks, Sequences of Activities, and CPM
  • Section Quiz 05 – Project Management and Construction Administration
• Study Guide:
  • Project Management and Construction Administration
• Crash Course:
  • Project Management and Construction Administration
• Additional Resources:
  • Project Management and Construction Administration homework problems
• Test-Prep Resource Library^©
  • Project Management and Construction Administration

Practice Exam

• Morning Session (4 hours)
  • Lunch Break (1 hour)
• Afternoon Session (4 hours)

Prep Course Final Exam

• Morning Session (4 hours)
  • Lunch Break (1 hour)
• Afternoon Session (4 hours)

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