Sinclair Community College

Facilities Management (FCMG.S.STC)

29.0 Credit Hours

Facilities management is the practice of coordinating elements within the work environment so that people and equipment can perform their intended work functions. It involves principles of engineering, management, safety, security and sustainability. A facility manager must have a broad-based education in technical, business and management-related courses. Possible employers include schools, hospitals, manufacturing plants and government offices.

Program Outcomes

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Identify and describe the major systems and subsystems in modern commercial and industrial facilities.

Apply project management principles to issues faced by facility managers.

Describe the building security issues of importance to facility managers.

Describe the general constraints required by government for the safety and health of those in the workplace.

Curriculum

Facilities Management Elective
3 credit hours

CAT 1121

Introduction to Revit

3 credit hours

CAT 2111

Building Mechanical & Electrical Systems

3 credit hours

CAT 2411

Building Codes & Construction Law

3 credit hours

CJS 1155

Homeland Security Issues & Administration

3 credit hours

EGV 1251

Introduction to Energy Management Principles

3 credit hours

FST 1120

Fire Safety Inspector

4 credit hours

MAN 2110

Introduction to Project Management

3 credit hours

MAN 2150

Management & Organizational Behavior

3 credit hours

MET 1131

Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology

1 credit hour

Facilities Management (FCMG.S.STC)

29.0 Credit Hours

Program Outcomes

graphical version

Identify and describe the major systems and subsystems in modern commercial and industrial facilities.

Apply project management principles to issues faced by facility managers.

Describe the building security issues of importance to facility managers.

Describe the general constraints required by government for the safety and health of those in the workplace.

Curriculum

3 credit hours Facilities Management Elective

3 credit hours CAT 1121: Introduction to Revit

3 credit hours CAT 2111: Building Mechanical & Electrical Systems

3 credit hours CAT 2411: Building Codes & Construction Law

3 credit hours CJS 1155: Homeland Security Issues & Administration

3 credit hours EGV 1251: Introduction to Energy Management Principles

4 credit hours FST 1120: Fire Safety Inspector

3 credit hours MAN 2110: Introduction to Project Management

3 credit hours MAN 2150: Management & Organizational Behavior

1 credit hour MET 1131: Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology

Facilities Management Elective

CAT 1121 Introduction to Revit
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Develop proficiency with Revit Architecture modeling software including: user interface, modeling techniques, proper modeling workflow and document generation. Learn rendering and animation communication techniques. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAT 2111 Building Mechanical & Electrical Systems
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Basic mechanical and electrical system design principles for residential and commercial structures. Research appropriate methodologies and apply knowledge to solve design challenges. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAT 2411 Building Codes & Construction Law
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Building code history, development, application and review processes. Analysis of existing building to determine code status, form recommendations and make presentation. Examine Ohio law impacting various codes, safety, contracting and personnel issues with regard to built environment professions. Develop sample contract documents. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CJS 1155 Homeland Security Issues & Administration
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Overview of homeland security threats, statutes, resources and the role of law enforcement as first responders with the emphasis on inter-agency cooperation. Examination of contemporary security issues in public and private spaces including risk analysis, critical incident management, inter-agency collaboration, specialized security fields, intelligence gathering and litigation. Exploration of the career opportunities in homeland security.

EGV 1251 Introduction to Energy Management Principles
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Engineering Technology Design
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

The course introduces the principles of energy management and provides an overview of the energy industry. The history of energy production and costs, the dynamics of worldwide energy consumption and growth, the principle methods by which energy is used, and its environmental and financial impacts and consequences are covered. Objectives and components of an effective energy management program are discussed. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

FST 1120 Fire Safety Inspector
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Fire Science Tech
Division: Business and Public Services

This course prepares the student to identify, abate and document fire safety hazards and meets the requirements for those qualified students to take the state certification examination for Fire Safety Inspector. Two classroom, four lab hours per week.

MAN 2110 Introduction to Project Management
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Management
Division: Business and Public Services

Introduction to basic project management concepts, including how to scope, plan, launch, monitor, control and close a project. The course includes the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) basic knowledge areas: Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk and Procurement.

MAN 2150 Management & Organizational Behavior
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Management
Division: Business and Public Services

Introduction to fundamental concepts necessary for understanding management, motivation and behavior in organizational settings. Emphasis on planning, organizing, influencing and controlling to continually improve effective management skills.

MET 1131 Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Applied computer tools to solve engineering technology problems, emphasizing the integration of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and engineering research skills using the Internet. Applications of an integrated approach to research papers, engineering technology analysis, technical laboratory reports and technical presentations. One-half classroom, one and one-half lab hours per week.

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