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Direct Digital Controls

Course Information

Subject

HET

Course Number

273

Status

Active

Course Title

Direct Digital Controls

Course Description

This course covers basic commercial control principles and offers students experiences and practice in the selection, installation, operation, and servicing of pneumatic and electronic automation control systems and components used in commercial buildings. Special emphasis will be placed on direct digital control systems (DDC) including troubleshooting, maintenance, and retrofitting. Students successfully completing this course will be eligible to sit for the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) Industry Competency Exam in Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating.

Minimum Credit Hours

4

Maximum Credit Hours

4

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Lecture - Lab Hours

(2-4)

Requirements

Prerequisite: HET 119 (C or better) AND MTH 114 or higher (C or better) or appropriate score on Math Placement test or Math ACT score of 17 or higher AND College Reading and Writing Readiness

PCS Code

1.2