Building Automation Systems

Important Information

Short Description

The Building Automation Systems (BAS) certificate prepares students for an entry-level position with an HVAC Building Automation company. Course and lab work prepare them for this computer-based aspect of HVAC. This field contains integration of HVAC and networked IT systems that control all major buildings today.

Type of Credential

Credit Certificate

Program Code

249

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:

CCBC Catonsville, Brian Penn
443-840-5010 or bpenn@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Energy Technology, see Portfolio, Departmental Exam, and Articulated Credit by Industry/Apprenticeship. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities. General education classes are required for associate degrees but not for certificates.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements (There are no program specific agreements currently.)

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits.

Semester 1*

ELEI 101 - Basic HVAC Electricity 4 Credit(s).
ELEI 201 - Advanced HVAC Electricity 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credit(s).
CONT 101 - Construction Blueprint Reading 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

AIRC 223 - Commercial HVAC Systems 3 Credit(s).
AIRC 224 - Commercial Control Systems 3 Credit(s).
CADD 101 - Introduction to CADD 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective - 4 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Program*

Program Requirements and Electives - 26 Credits

Program Prerequisite Information:

DCOM 101 requires MATH 081 and ACLT 052
AIRC 223 and AIRC 224 require coordinator permission
ELEI 201 requires ELEI 101

Program Requirements:

AIRC 223 - Commercial HVAC Systems 3 Credit(s).
AIRC 224 - Commercial Control Systems 3 Credit(s).
CADD 101 - Introduction to CADD 3 Credit(s).
CONT 101 - Construction Blueprint Reading 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credit(s).
ELEI 101 - Basic HVAC Electricity 4 Credit(s).
ELEI 201 - Advanced HVAC Electricity 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Select 1 DCOM course for 4 credits:

DCOM 141 - Introduction to PC Repair and Operation 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 201 - Windows Professional 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 202 - Windows Server 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 203 - Windows Network Infrastructure 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 206 - SQL Server 4 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 26*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description

The Building Automation Systems (BAS) certificate prepares students for the highest paying entry-level position in HVAC with a Building Automation company. Course and lab work prepare them for this computer-based aspect of HVAC. This field contains integration of HVAC and networked IT systems that control all major buildings today. Students will be prepared for this high-demand and high-tech field with both computer skills and commercial HVAC knowledge.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

analyze commercial HVAC system design as it is used for large buildings and advanced large-scale systems;
employ computer-aided design basics as they are used in the building automation industry for graphics at user interface level;
summarize the use of information technology as it is employed in the network systems that support the building automation systems;
demonstrate the use of building automation system hardware and software to control HVAC system operations and energy consumption;
interpret construction drawings to include mechanical, electrical, and structural sets;
install building automation systems for building electrical and mechanical systems;
program operational sequences for building equipment and systems; and
commission building systems and the related components to ensure effective performance and compliance with building.