Building Automation Systems Technology (BAS4)  Diploma

Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

Emphasizes concepts and operations which are applied to the study of algebra. Topics include basic mathematical concepts basic algebraic concepts and intermediate algebraic concepts.

Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills job acquisition skills and communication job retention skills job advancement skills and professional image skills.

Introduces the basic concepts theories and safety regulations and procedures of refrigeration. Topics include an introduction to OSHA safety first aid laws of thermodynamics pressure and temperature relationships heat transfer the refrigerant cycle refrigerant identification and types of AC systems.

This course introduces the student to basic refrigeration system principles and practices and the major component parts of the refrigeration system. Topics include refrigeration tools piping practices service valves leak testing refrigerant recovery recycling and reclamation evacuation charging and safety.

This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge and skills to install test and service major components of a refrigeration system. Topics include compressors condensers evaporators metering devices service procedures refrigeration systems and safety.

BAS Fundamentals provides an overview of the BAS industry in general. Topics include history, BAS manufacturers & contractors, industry scope & trends, careers in BAS, overview of point types, required skills, types of BAS systems, and general BAS architecture.

Introductory concepts of basic electricity to include metric units, scientific notation, atomic theory, charge, voltage, current, resistance, electromagnetism, conductors, insulators, electrical circuits, measurement devices, Ohm's Law, series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits, electrical energy, electrical power.

This course continues the development of electrical fundamentals began in BAS Electrical Concepts I. Topics covered include power supplies, reactive electrical components, power distribution, circuit protection, electric motor theory, electric generator theory, types of electric motors, motor starters, switching devices, electrical symbols, pictorial diagrams, schematics, sequences of operation, and basic electrical troubleshooting.

This course will cover the major types of components found in BAS systems. Topics include standard I/O wiring, temperature devices, humidity devices, pressure devices, flow devices, life & equipment safety devices, actuators & dampers, control valves, power supply devices, transducers, relays & contactors, motor controls, enclosures, and power monitoring devices.

This course presents the fundamentals of BAS system network architecture. Topics include network fundamentals, standards, OSI model, IP protocol, network signal transmission, media, protocols, physical topologies, logical topologies, hardware, typical BAS networks, and typical BAS subnetworks.

This course builds upon electrical concepts covered in BAS Electrical Concepts II. Topics include voltage dividers, DC voltage & current sources, simplification theorems, AC current & voltage, oscilloscope fundamentals, reactive components & reactive circuits, basic filters, ladder logic, and shop drawings.

This course will introduce the student to the major types commercial HVAC/R systems and components, and the modern control theory associated with their proper functioning. Topics include psychrometrics, all-air systems, all-water systems, air & water systems, boilers, chillers, air-side devices, water-side devices, control theory, control system standards, and applied control theory.

Introductory concepts of logic and programming are covered in this course. Topics include history of logic, logical form, truth tables, logical equivalences, rules of inference, conditionals, boolean expressions, logic gates, digital logic circuits, number systems, programming basics, object-oriented programming, data types, decision making, programming style, and an introduction to languages

This course deals with how BAS systems are designed and properly installed and commissioned. Topics include BAS contracting, GA Lien Law, NEC code, low voltage contractor's license requirements, GA state & local codes, cabling practices, selecting device locations, network considerations, conduit requirements, developing a commissioning plan, and BAS system commissioning.