Facilities Operations and Maintenance Technology (FOAAS)

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree

The Facilities Operations and Maintenance Technology degree prepares the student to enter the field of critical facilities operation with applied understanding of the synergistic relationships among components of information technology and a host of technical trade content areas, including HVAC, electrical, and industrial maintenance. Graduates are able to apply their understanding of multiple interconnected systems that make up a critical facility, such as a data center or hospital.

Recommended Program Map

Click here to see the recommended Program Map for this degree. Courses are listed by quarter to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a quarter, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your map, please call 531-622-2400.

Graduation Requirements
Major Requirements: 68.5
General Education: 22.5
Total credit hours required 91.0

Recommended Gen Eds: MATH 1240 Technical Mathematics, COMS 1000 Communication Fundamentals, and INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy

Major Requirements for Facilities Operations and Maintenance Technology

CFOT 1000 - Introduction to Critical Facilities 4.5 Credits
ELME 1212 - Motor and Machine Controls 9.0 Credits
HVAC 1103 - Intro to HVAC/R Principles & Theory 9 Credits
HVAC 1203 - Building Automation Fundamentals 1 4.5 Credits
INFO 1401 - Introduction to Data Center Operations 4.5 Credits
MFGT 1000 - Introduction to Process and Power Operations 4.5 Credits
MFGT 1010 - Safety Topics for Manufacturing, Process and Power Operations 4.5 Credits
MFGT 1250 - Basic Electricity for Manufacturing, Power and Process 6.0 Credits
MFGT 1302 - Stationary Engineering I 4.5 Credits
MFGT 2302 - Stationary Engineering II 4 Credits
MFGT 2310 - Facilities Operations I 4.5 Credits
MFGT 2330 - Facilities Operations III 6 Credits
WELD 1262 - Quick Start 3 Credits

Associate in Applied Sciences General Education Requirements (22.5 credit hours)

The following are General Education requirements for an Associate in Applied Sciences degree (AAS). Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Communication course options

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credit hrs.

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course.

Select 1 college level math course from the list of General Education math courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Math course options

*Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences General Education course options in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Humanities course options

Gen Ed Social Science course options

Scientific Inquiry

1 Course 4.5-6.0 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from list of Natural or Social Science General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Natural Science course options

Gen Ed Social Science course options

*Students choosing a Social Sciences course to satisfy the Scientific Inquiry requirement should take a Humanities course to satisfy the Critical Thinking/Creativity and Social/Cultural Awareness competency.

Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy

1 Course 4.5

Select one of the following courses.

EXPL 1000 - Exploratory Studies
INFO 1001 - Information Systems and Literacy
HMRL 1010 - Human Relations Skills