HVAC 1203 - Building Automation Fundamentals 1

4.5 Credits

Students study the basic components of a simple building automation system, controlling a small variable air volume air handling unit serving a variety of different Air terminal units, and how they interact. Students are introduced to the basics of block based programming related to commercial HVAC systems, how to properly install various field devices and their associated wiring, and how to analyze a system for proper installation.

Prerequisites: (1) HVAC 1101 or MFGT 1250 or ELAP 1110 with a grade of C or better

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Identify and explain commercial HVAC systems and their components.
Identify and discuss Direct Digital Controls.
Review various sequences of operation common to commercial buildings.
Review of programming software.
Explain the Direct Digital Controls’ block programming system.
Demonstrate the ability to program the DDC controller to meet a simple sequence of operation.

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