Electrical Systems Technology, Facility Controls - Formerly Facility Control Technician & Automation Control Technician - Major #8189

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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


Training is designed to prepare the student for employment as a building automation technician. The student is advised to complete the Electricity Fundamentals 2 certificate prior.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Develop and implement a strategy utilizing HVAC controls.
  2. 2. Specify, install, and calibrate an instrumentation circuit for the solution of a problem.
  3. 3. Design and implement a security strategy utilizing door access controls.
Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester

Term 1

18 units

EST 55A
Digital Concepts

3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Introduction to digital systems and subcomponents. Introduction to analog vs. digital world, numbering systems, logic gates, decoders, encoders, multiplexer and multiplexed transmission, registers and memory devices, as well as, digital circuit design using computer software. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: EST 54

        EST 55B
        Facility Automation

        3 units
        Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
        Facility automation fundamentals identifying various aspects of the control systems within a commercial building. (A, CSU)
        Course Details:
        1. Advisory: EST 56A
          1. CSU Transfer Course

            EST 57C
            Voice and Data Cabling

            3 units
            Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
            The course focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. (A, CSU)
            Course Details:
            1. Advisory: EST 54
              1. CSU Transfer Course

                EST 59
                Instrumentation Systems

                3 units
                Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                Basic instrumentation and control concepts with application in process control systems. Calibrating, terminology, and Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID) symbols as established by the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society. (A, CSU)
                Course Details:
                1. Advisory: EST 56B
                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                    EST 61
                    Networking Fundamentals

                    3 units
                    Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                    Principles and structure of network addressing including applications and equipment operation. (A, CSU)
                    Course Details:
                    1. Advisory: EST 55A
                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                        EST 62
                        Commercial & Industrial Networking

                        3 units
                        Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                        Applications of the architecture, components, protocols, routers, and switches used in commercial and industrial networking environments. (A, CSU)
                        Course Details:
                        1. Advisory: EST 61
                          1. CSU Transfer Course
                            Total: 18 units