BM 281 - Facilities Maintenance & Environmental Topics

Credit Hours: 3

A course designed as an introduction to the fundamental operating principles, maintenance, and troubleshooting for a variety of mechanical and electrical systems found in facilities and industry. Maintenance management is featured through the application of preventative and predictive maintenance. Systems studied include computerized maintenance management (CMMS); safety; service & repair principles; electrical, electronic, and programmable controllers; refrigeration; boilers; HVAC; mechanical; fluid power and troubleshooting.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

recognize the basic principles of various mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems commonly found in building facilities and industry;
demonstrate the ability to perform preventative and predictive maintenance in order to maximize efficiency and safety in the work environment;
describe basic maintenance management principles in a mechanical environment;
apply the skill sets required to be a competent maintenance technician; and
demonstrate oral and written communication skills through writing and presenting a research report on an industrial process or inventor.

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