In keeping with ASHRAE’s goal of continuing education, it will once again offer fall online seminars. These online, instructor-led seminars will run from late-September through early-November and are available to those interested in expanding their knowledge of the HVAC industry and keeping up to date with the latest technology and their applications.

Many popular courses will be offered, several of which will include updated material. The courses will cover a broad range of topics, such as:

• Understanding & Designing Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS)
  
  
• The Commissioning Process & Guideline
  
  
• Complying with Standard 90.1-2007 HVAC/Mechanical
  
  
• Introduction to Green Buildings and Sustainable Construction
  
  
• Complying with Standard 90.1-2007 Envelope/Lighting
  
  
• The Basics of Radiant Panel Heating & Cooling*
  
  
• Using Standard 90.1-2007 to Meet LEED Requirements
  
  
• Chilled Beam Technology for Excellent Indoor Climate in an Energy Efficient Manner
  
  
• Complying with Requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007
  
  
• Energy Management in Existing Buildings*
  
  
• Humidity Controls: Basic Principles Loads & Equipment
  
  
• Humidity Controls: Application, Control Levels & Mold Avoidance
  
  
• The Basics of a Proposed Standard on High Performance Green Buildings (Standard 189.1)

The three-hour-long courses are taught in real-time, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT, and feature interactive audio. Either three professional development hours or American Institute of Architects learning units or 0.3 continuing education units are available for each course.

Those who sign up for courses before Sept. 11 will receive a reduced registration fee. A 20% discount is also available to participants who register for courses with related topics.

A full list of courses and registration information can be found at www.ashrae.org/onlinecourses.

*Indicates updated course material.