Odysseus Logo

Virginia Tech

BC-3014: Building Physics and Environmental Systems

Description: Theory and analysis methods relative to performance of envelope systems and the design and integration of mechanical and electrical building systems. Topics covered include: envelope systems and performance metrics, conceptual and technical design theory, operational principles, and maintenance issues, all necessary for determining the selection of passive and active environmental control systems within a building including: envelope system, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, and acoustical systems.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: (PHYS-2215 or PHYS-2305) and PHYS-2205

Required By: BC-4314, BC-4334

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 10

Average GPA: 3.32 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 34.55%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.38%

Yvan J Beliveau202142.6%44.4%9.8%2.2%1.2%0.0%3.224
Philip R Agee202494.2%4.7%0.0%0.0%1.1%0.0%3.882
Georg Reichard201726.0%59.1%9.9%0.0%3.1%1.9%3.072
Staff Gould202254.5%31.8%13.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.351
Staff Ladipo201530.4%56.5%8.7%4.3%0.0%0.0%3.101

Grade Distribution Over Time