FACM2050 — Building Automation and Control Systems
FACM 2050 - Building Automation and Control Systems FACM 2050 - Building Automation and Control Systems Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 1 Course Description: This course covers the basics of commercial building operation through automaion systems. Topics covered will include air handlers, VAV’s, pneumatic control systems, DDC, and analog control systems. Instruction will focus on how energy management systems are utilized to monitor and control HVAC equipment via computer workstations and laptops. Instruction will also include the operation, navigation and inner workings of computerized energy management systems hardware and programs. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. MnTC Goals None identify unsafe practices. evaluate Century College energy management system. explain energy savings. explain types of filters. perform adjustments and calibrations on pneumatic controls. identify types of HVAC systems. print out workorders. enter equipment data. analyze types of programs. operate computerized maintenance management programs. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies None Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6) None Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10) None Practicum hours per week: 0 Courses and Registration