Building Automation (AS Degree S0308)

Program Overview

This Associate of Science degree program in Building Automation prepares students for careers in building automation, energy management, and green building technologies. The program includes courses in refrigeration fundamentals, electrical fundamentals, commercial electrical systems, building automation fundamentals, and energy management. Students will develop skills in programming, networking, and energy efficiency strategies for commercial buildings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program is designed to prepare students for a career in the fields of Building Automation, Energy Management, and Green Building Technologies. Students desiring a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor to discuss transferability of courses. This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses:

• AIRC 20 Refrigeration Fundamentals (4 Units)
• AIRC 25 Electrical Fundamentals for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (5 Units)
• AIRC 31 Commercial Electrical for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (4 Units)
• AIRC 34 Commercial Systems (4 Units)
• AIRC 61 Building Automation Fundamentals (4 Units)
• AIRC 65 Building Automation Networks and Programming (4 Units)
• AIRC 67 Energy Management (4 Units)
• CNET 56 Computer Networks (4 Units)

Total Units:

33

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Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

• Identify the startup and operational sequence of a chiller plant.
• Understand the purpose and function of chiller plant economizers.
• Demonstrate the use and application of controlled devices.
• Develop programming strategies for a chiller plant.
• Evaluate the energy usage of a multi-story commercial building.

Outline:

Plan of Study Grid:

| Term | Course | Units | Description |

|---|---|---|---| | Fall Term 1 | AIRC 20 Refrigeration Fundamentals | 4 | Covers fundamental concepts of refrigeration. | | Fall Term 1 | AIRC 25 Electrical Fundamentals for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 5 | Provides understanding of electrical principles in HVAC systems. | | Fall Term 1 | ENGL 1A Freshman Composition | 4 | Develops writing skills for academic purposes. | | Winter Term 1 | SPCH 1A Public Speaking | 4 | Focuses on public speaking techniques. | | Spring Term 1 | AIRC 31 Commercial Electrical for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 4 | Covers commercial electrical systems in HVAC. | | Spring Term 1 | AIRC 61 Building Automation Fundamentals | 4 | Introduces concepts of building automation. | | Spring Term 1 | A/AS MATH | 3 | General Education Mathematics course. | | Spring Term 1 | A/AS AMIST | 3 | General Education Arts and Humanities course. | | Summer Term 1 | A/AS BEH | 3 | General Education Behavioral Science course. | | Fall Term 2 | AIRC 34 Commercial Systems | 4 | Delves into commercial HVAC systems. | | Fall Term 2 | AIRC 65 Building Automation Networks and Programming | 4 | Covers networks and programming in building automation. | | Fall Term 2 | A/AS HUM | 3 | General Education Humanities course. | | Fall Term 2 | AA/S KINES Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | 0.5 | Physical Education course. | | Winter Term 2 | AIRC 67 Energy Management | 4 | Focuses on energy management strategies in buildings. | | Spring Term 2 | CNET 56 Computer Networks | 4 | Covers computer networking principles. | | Spring Term 2 | A/AS SELF | 3 | General Education Social Science course. | | Spring Term 2 | A/AS SCNCE | 3 | General Education Science course. | | Spring Term 2 | A/AS ARTS | 3 | General Education Arts course.

Other:

• KIN 3-CPR is recommended as part of OSHA certification.
• Certificate: Building Automation, T0309: 9 units
• Building Automation, AS S0308: 8 units
• Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45

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