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Plumbing Systems Design II: Advanced Engineering Systems & Applications

Plumbing Components Arranged On House Plans
MECH&AE X 400.9

This course explores the science behind plumbing systems and their design.  Advanced calculation methodology will be reviewed.

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Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $1,100.00

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What you can learn.

Determine code mandates for your project, the calculations needed, and the equipment desired
Analyze the required piping and pumping systems and perform the necessary calculations for such systems
Examine the formulas behind plumbing system design and leverage them for different types of system components

About This Course

There is science and mathematics behind plumbing system design.  This course covers these concepts and their applications.  The instructor will review and analyze the equations related to horizontal sloping flow, vertical stack flow and pressure piping flow.  Course material will also cover the private sewage disposal systems and design.
Prerequisites
A good grasp of fundamental mathematics and either completion (with a grade of "C" or better), or concurrent enrollment in MECH&AE X 400.8 Plumbing Systems Design I.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Daniel Murphy PE
REG#
406581
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Notes

This online course will offer weekly live lectures via Zoom and the instructor will make recordings of these sessions available on a weekly basis. While not mandatory, it is highly recommended to participate in these live sessions of about one-hour duration. Students will be notified of the day and time through the course syllabus. 

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 11

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code
IAPMO/ANSI
ISBN 1944366911
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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