Building Automation (Certificate T0309)

Technology and Health Division
Certificate T0309

This program is designed to prepare the student 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 an advisor to discuss transferability of courses.

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
AIRC 20Refrigeration Fundamentals4
AIRC 25Electrical Fundamentals for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration5
AIRC 31Commercial Electrical for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration4
AIRC 34Commercial Systems4
AIRC 61Building Automation Fundamentals4
AIRC 65Building Automation Networks and Programming4
AIRC 67Energy Management4
CNET 56Computer Networks4
Total Units33

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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.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
AIRC 20 Refrigeration Fundamentals 4
AIRC 25 Electrical Fundamentals for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5
 Units9
Spring Term 1
AIRC 31 Commercial Electrical for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 4
AIRC 61 Building Automation Fundamentals 4
 Units8
Fall Term 2
CNET 56 Computer Networks 4
AIRC 65 Building Automation Networks and Programming 4
 Units8
Winter Term 2
AIRC 67 Energy Management 4
 Units4
Spring Term 2
AIRC 34 Commercial Systems 4
Certificate: Building Automation T0309 9
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5
 Units4
 Total Units33
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