Building & Energy Systems Professionals AS Degree
The Building Energy Systems Professional AS Degree provides a comprehensive understanding of the energy conservation industry. Courses include Energy Systems, HVAC, Architecture, Computer Information Systems, and Building Inspection Technology. Students can choose electives to concentrate on industry specialties like solar energy. This degree is ideal for students interested in pursuing leadership positions.
The Building Energy Systems Professional Associates of Science Degree enables students to customize their education according to their specific career goals in the energy conservation industry. This flexibility opens up many career opportunities for graduates, such as energy auditor, energy consultant, ZNE technician, Green HVAC technician, facility management, construction management and building automation technician.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Fulfill the requirements for an entry-level position in renewable and sustainable energy industries related to building and construction.
- Apply critical thinking skills to execute daily duties in industry workplaces related to renewable and sustainable energy employment.
- Display the skills and aptitude necessary to pass industry credential and certification exams in the renewable and sustainable energy fields.\
- Exhibit effective written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact within the many trades related to the renewable and sustainable energy fields.
Program Requirements
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ESYS 004 | Industrial Calculations | 3 |
| ESYS 005 | Zero Net Energy Building Science | 4 |
| BIT 024 | California Energy Codes | 3 |
| ARCH 011 | Architectural Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| Employability Skills: Select 4 Courses | ||
| EMP 010 | New World of Work Skills: Adaptability | 0.5 |
| EMP 011 | New World of Work Skills:Self-Awareness | 0.5 |
| EMP 012 | New World of Work Skills: Digital Fluency | 0.5 |
| EMP 013 | New World of Work Skills: Communication | 0.5 |
| EMP 014 | New World of Work Skills: Collaboration | 0.5 |
| EMP 015 | New World of Work Skills: Empathy | 0.5 |
| EMP 016 | New World of Work Skills: Analysis and Solution Mindset | 0.5 |
| EMP 017 | New World of Work Skills: Resilience | 0.5 |
| EMP 018 | New World of Work Skills: Entrepreneurial Mindset | 0.5 |
| EMP 019 | New World of Work Skills: Social Diversity/Awareness | 0.5 |
| Work Experience: Select 1 Unit from the following Courses | ||
| ACR 095A | Air Conditioning Refrigeration Work Experience | 1 |
| ACT 095A | Applied Construction Technology | 1 |
| BIT 095A | Building Inspection Technology | 1 |
| CM 095A | Construction Management Work Experience | 1 |
| ESYS 095A | Energy Systems Technology Work Experience | 1 |
| WELD 095A | Welding Work Experience | 1 |
| Required BESP Core Courses: | 16 | |
| Specialty Electives: Choose a minimum of 24 units from a specialty below. | ||
Required Courses for Specialty in Building Automation Control | ||
| ACR 060 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I | 3 |
| ACR 064 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Electricity I | 3 |
| ACR 065 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Electricity II | 3 |
| ACR 076 | Facilities Maintenance - Chillers | 3 |
| ACR 090 | Introduction to Building Automation Systems | 3 |
| ACR 084 | Boiler & Hydronic Heating | 3 |
| ACR 091 | Introduction to Building Automation Networks and Programming | 3 |
| ACR 092 | Advanced Building Automation Networks and Programming | 3 |
Required Courses for Specialty in Building Commissioning Technician | ||
| ACR 075 | HVACR Systems Design | 3 |
| ACR 084 | Boiler & Hydronic Heating | 3 |
| ACR 090 | Introduction to Building Automation Systems | 3 |
| ACR 091 | Introduction to Building Automation Networks and Programming | 3 |
| BIT 020 | California Mechanical Codes | 2 |
| BIT 040 | California Electrical Codes | 2 |
| ESYS 002 | Electricity & Electrical Theory | 3 |
| ESYS 006 | Fundamentals of Building Commissioning | 3 |
| ESYS 035 | Advanced Lighting Controls | 3 |
Required Courses for Specialty in Building Energy Consultant | ||
| ACR 075 | HVACR Systems Design | 3 |
| ACR 077 | Energy Conservation Methods for HVACR | 3 |
| ARCH 011 | Architectural Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| BIT 020 | California Mechanical Codes | 2 |
| BIT 024 | California Energy Codes | 3 |
| ESYS 004 | Industrial Calculations | 3 |
| ESYS 005 | Zero Net Energy Building Science | 4 |
| ESYS 021 | Residential Energy Modeling | 3 |
| ESYS 022 | Residential Energy Modeling Design Project | 2 |
Required Courses for Specialty in Building Inspection Technology | ||
| BIT 010 | California Building Codes | 4 |
| BIT 020 | California Mechanical Codes | 2 |
| BIT 024 | California Energy Codes | 3 |
| BIT 025 | California Residential Codes | 3 |
| BIT 026 | Building II & Fire Codes | 3 |
| BIT 030 | California Plumbing Codes | 2 |
| BIT 040 | California Electrical Codes | 2 |
| ARCH 002 | Materials of Construction | 4 |
| ARCH 011 | Architectural Blueprint Reading | 3 |
Required Courses for Specialty in Applied Construction Technology | ||
| ACT 020 | Introduction to Construction Technology | 3 |
| ACT 021 | Site Preparation and Layout | 1 |
| ACT 022 | Concrete & Formwork | 1 |
| ACT 023 | Framing Carpentry | 4 |
| ACT 024 | Roofing Applications | 2 |
| ACT 025 | Thermal & Moisture Protection | 1 |
| ACT 026 | Drywall Installation & Finish | 1 |
| ACT 027 | Exterior Finish | 1 |
| ACT 028 | Finish Carpentry | 4 |
| ACT 029 | Masonry Fundamentals | 2 |
| ACT 030 | Plumbing Fundamentals | 3 |
| ACT 031 | Electrical Fundamentals | 3 |
Required Courses for Specialty in Construction Management | ||
| ARCH 001 | Intro to Architectural Professions | 3 |
| ARCH 002 | Materials of Construction | 4 |
| ARCH 003A | Architectural Practice I | 3 |
| ARCH 011 | Architectural Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| BIT 010 | California Building Codes | 4 |
| BIT 026 | Building II & Fire Codes | 3 |
| CM 001 | Introduction to Construction Management | 2 |
| CM 002 | Intro to Urban Planning | 3 |
| DRA 002 | AutoCAD | 4 |
Required Courses for Specialty in Green HVAC Residential | ||
| ACR 060 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I | 3 |
| ACR 061 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration II | 3 |
| ACR 064 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Electricity I | 3 |
| ACR 065 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Electricity II | 3 |
| ACR 074A | Residential System Installation | 3 |
| ACR 075 | HVACR Systems Design | 3 |
| ACR 077 | Energy Conservation Methods for HVACR | 3 |
| ACR 078 | Safe Refrigerant Handling & Management | 3 |
| ACR 080 | Gas Heating | 3 |
| ACR 083 | All Weather Heating & Cooling Systems | 3 |
Required Courses for Specialty in Green HVAC Commercial | ||
| ACR 060 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I | 3 |
| ACR 061 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration II | 3 |
| ACR 064 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Electricity I | 3 |
| ACR 065 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Electricity II | 3 |
| ACR 076 | Facilities Maintenance - Chillers | 3 |
| ACR 078 | Safe Refrigerant Handling & Management | 3 |
| ACR 083 | All Weather Heating & Cooling Systems | 3 |
| ACR 084 | Boiler & Hydronic Heating | 3 |
| ACR 090 | Introduction to Building Automation Systems | 3 |
Required Courses for Specialty in Facilities Operations Technician | ||
| ACR 060 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I | 3 |
| ACR 064 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Electricity I | 3 |
| ACR 065 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Electricity II | 3 |
| ACR 076 | Facilities Maintenance - Chillers | 3 |
| ACR 078 | Safe Refrigerant Handling & Management | 3 |
| ACR 083 | All Weather Heating & Cooling Systems | 3 |
| ACR 084 | Boiler & Hydronic Heating | 3 |
| ACR 090 | Introduction to Building Automation Systems | 3 |
| ARCH 011 | Architectural Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| Welding Technology SENSE Entry-Level Welder | ||
| WELD 011A | Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 011B | Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 011C | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 012A | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 012B | Intermediate Gas Metal Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 012C | Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 013A | Introduction To Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 013B | Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 013C | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 2 |
| Required Core Subtotal | 16 | |
| Specialty Subtotal | 24 | |
| COD General Education | 23 | |
| DEGREE TOTAL | 63 | |
