Bldg Automation

Catalog description

This course is restricted to students presently studying under the direction and oversight of an approved apprenticeship program, working in partnership with Columbus State Community College. This is a survey course of recent developments in building energy efficiency systems and apparatus as well as an introduction into commercial building energy audit procedures. This course will introduce students to three strands: Lighting systems including light sources and controls, an examination of commercial building energy audit procedures and processes as they relate to building control systems, and the integration of disparate building systems including HVAC devices and control systems, hydronic systems, security devices and systems, fire alarm systems and communication systems.