Commercial Building Automation Certificate
Modern commercial buildings feature electronic controls for energy management, security,
lighting, fire suppression, and HVAC to minimize wasting energy. The subject of Building
Automation prepares students to work in commercial or institutional setting to repair
and service climate control systems.
The Commercial Building Automation certificate at JCC's William R. Britt Advanced
Technology Center is a one-year part-time certificate offering. The course progression
provides a base knowledge in electricity and refrigeration then moves to cover building
automation systems (BAS).
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| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
AHR 110 - Introduction to Refrigeration
AHR 110 - Introduction to Refrigeration
This course introduces the basic refrigeration process used in mechanical refrigeration
and air conditioning systems. Topics include terminology, safety, and identification
and function of components; refrigeration cycle; and tools and instrumentation used
in mechanical refrigeration systems. Upon completion, students should be able to
identify refrigeration systems and components, explain the refrigeration process,
and use the tools and instrumentation of the trade.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 6.00
Credits: 5.00
|
2.00 |
6.00 |
|
5.00 |
ELC 111 - Introduction to Electricity
ELC 111 - Introduction to Electricity
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electricity and test equipment
to non-electrical/electronics majors. Topics include basic DC and AC principles (voltage,
resistance, current, impedance); components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors);
power; and operation of test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able
to construct and analyze simple DC and AC circuits using electrical test equipment.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
2.00 |
|
3.00 |
BAT 111 - Building Automation Systems
BAT 111 - Building Automation Systems
This course introduces the issues involved with building automation systems (BAS).
Topics include digital direct control (DDC), field devices, human machine interface
(HMI), BAS design and specification, energy conservation control strategies, and system
maintenance. Upon completion, students should identify and describe the major components
in a BAS, explain the basic functions of DDC systems and HMI basics, reference codes
and standards applicable to BAS, and justify control components for project work.
Class: 1.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
3.00 |
|
2.00 |
BAT 151 - Heating, Ventilation, and AirConditioning Motors and Drives
BAT 151 - Heating, Ventilation, and AirConditioning Motors and Drives
This course covers the application, use, and control of motors and drives used in
commercial HVAC systems. Topics include motor and generator theory, motor types, motor
starters, motor controls, and variable frequency drives. Upon completion, students
should be able to safely install, test, and troubleshoot motors and motor control
equipment used in commercial HVAC systems.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 13 |
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