CSN AAS Air Conditioning Technology: Building Automation Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Industry, Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/imactarea

CSN SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Applied Technology

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Air Conditioning Technology: Building Automation, AAS.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is designed to provide students with the optimal route to earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN AAS AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY: BUILDING AUTOMATION: DESCRIPTION

This program prepares students to install, service, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot building automation systems in commercial buildings, controlling Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, energy management systems, as well as lighting and security systems. Students who complete this program can significantly impact building energy consumption. Graduates can seek employment as building automation technicians and control systems technicians with manufacturers, vendors, service companies, and large facilities, such as government and educational facilities, hospitals, and office buildings.

Semester #1 (16-18 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3: MATH 104B - Applied Mathematics
English (General Education) - Credits 3-5:

ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 107 or ENG 110 or ENG 113

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 5: AC 102B - Introduction to HVAC Electrical Theory and Application
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 5: AC 103B - Introduction to HVAC Mechanical Theory and Application
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Semester #2 (14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 115 - Applied Communication
Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 3: ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science
Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3: ALS 101 - College Success
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 5: AC 110B - Intermediate HVAC Electrical Theory and Application
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Semester #3 (15.5 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: GEOG 106 - Introduction to Cultural Geography
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 1.5: AC 119B - Professionals in Customer Service
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 5: AC 201B - HVAC Automatic Controls
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 119B - Business Data Networks
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: MT 115B - Industrial & Materials Handling Automation
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Semester #4 (9 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4:

HIST 100 or PSC 101

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 5: AC 230B - Building Automation Fundamentals
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Semester #5 (5.5 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 5: AC 231B - Building Automation Networks and Programming
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits .5: AC 100B - Technician Certification Review