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Building Energy Modelling and Simulation Fundamentals XBEM 3050

Building Energy Model & Sim Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This course is the first of a three part microcredential that prepares the building industry working professional to become a professional energy modeller. The learner will receive knowledge on how to build an energy model and run a simulation up to current industry standards. They will also learn how to obtain model inputs that appropriately represent the building design at various stages of the building design process. From those inputs, the learner will build an energy model from scratch, run an annual simulation, and analyze the results. With their model, they will also perform an energy efficiency and greenhouse (GHG) gas reduction study. Finally, they will present their analysis and results to their “client" in a report.​ Throughout the course skills will be assessed in assignments and examinations. Successful candidates will be awarded with an XBEM badge, from which they can ladder up into the full microcredential. This course may be eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant. Students register themselves into the course, then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment, if eligible.

Prerequisite(s)

  • A diploma or degree in science, technology, engineering, or equivalent, or department approval. To be successful in this microcredential we recommend you have knowledge in the basics of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$2,260.56

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are two offerings of XBEM 3050 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 69494

Duration

Tue Jun 04 - Tue Aug 20 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 69494
  • Domestic fees $2260.56
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 04 - Aug 20 Tue 16:00 - 19:00 Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$2260.56

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Department approval required. Please contact robby_tandrian@bcit.ca to register. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status

CRN 69493

Duration

Thu Jun 06 - Thu Aug 22 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 69493
  • Domestic fees $2260.56
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 06 - Aug 22 Thu 16:00 - 19:00 Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$2260.56

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Department approval required. Please contact robby_tandrian@bcit.ca to register. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, ​the student will be able to:

  • Desc​ribe what an energy model is and what it represents.
  • Explain why and when to use an energy model for analysis.
  • Explain what is included in an energy model and how each component impacts building energy/GHG.
  • Create a simple energy model following standard energy modelling guidelines.
  • Analyze energy efficiency and GHG reduction measures using the energy model.
  • Evaluate simulation results and provide recommendations.
  • Develop a summary report describing the energy model and simulation results.​

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2022

Related Programs

Building Energy Modelling and Simulation Fundamentals (XBEM 3050) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Energy

  1. Building Energy Modelling and Simulation
    Microcredential Part-time
  2. Mechanical Systems
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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