# Building Automation (Certificate)

Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Building Automation

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/building-automation/building-automation-certificate/

**Technology and Health Division  
Air Conditioning, Building Automation, and Welding Department**  
This program is designed to prepare the student for a career in the fields of Building Automation, Energy Management, and Green Building Technologies. Students desiring a Bachelor’s Degree (transfer program) should consult with an advisor to discuss transferability of courses.

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AIRC 20 | Refrigeration Fundamentals | 4 |
| AIRC 25 | Electrical Fundamentals for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 5 |
| AIRC 31 | Commercial Electrical for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 4 |
| AIRC 34 | Commercial Systems | 4 |
| AIRC 61 | Building Automation Fundamentals | 4 |
| AIRC 65 | Building Automation Networks and Programming | 4 |
| AIRC 67 | Energy Management | 4 |
| CNET 56 | Computer Networks | 4 |
| **Total Units** | | **33** |

Building Automation Website

### Outcomes

##### Program Learning Outcomes

_Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:_

-   Identify the startup and operational sequence of a chiller plant.
-   Understand the purpose and function of chiller plant economizers.
-   Demonstrate the use and application of controlled devices.
-   Develop programming strategies for a chiller plant.
-   Evaluate the energy usage of a multi-story commercial building.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.