Building Automation
AS Degree Building Automation · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Technology and Health Division
Air Conditioning, Building Automation, and Welding Department
This program is designed to prepare students 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 a counselor to discuss transferability of courses.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
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.