Associate of Science in Building Automation System

Peralta Community College District

The AS degree in Building Automation Systems prepares students to install, service, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot building automation systems (BAS) in commercial buildings, controlling Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, energy management systems, as well as lighting and security systems. Students who complete this program can significantly impact building energy consumption. Graduates can seek employment as building automation technicians and control systems technicians with manufacturers, vendors, service companies, and large facilities, such as government and educational facilities, hospitals, and office buildings.Program Learning OutcomesExplain the theory and techniques relevant to building automation, including technical math, physics for building science, electricity, computer hardware and software basics, and techniques for reading and interpreting design documents, drawings, and specifications.Describe the components, functional applications, troubleshooting strategies, and testing, adjusting and balancing techniques for commercial HVAC systems.Describe the components and functions of Direct Digital Controls (DDC) microprocessor hardware and software and practice control systems programming and energy efficient control system design strategies.Describe the components and functions of Direct Digital Controls (DDC) microprocessor hardware and software and practice control systems programming and energy efficient control system design strategies.

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