Building & Energy Systems Professionals AS Degree
The Building & Energy Systems Professionals (BESP) Associates of Science Degree is developed to offer students a broad overview of the energy conservation industry and includes cross-disciplinary courses in Energy Systems, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Architecture, Computer Information Systems, and Building Inspection Technology. The completion of the Building Energy Systems Professional AS degree is especially advantageous for the student who has the goal to obtain leadership positions. Electives are selected to support a concentration on industry specialties. Students will have the option to focus on particular energy sectors by choosing from various depths of study: Solar Systems, Building Control Systems Building Operator, Advanced Lighting Systems, or Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Technician. The student may choose their elective based on their immediate energy other defined degrees within the ZNE industry. Students will have the technical background that can lead to multiple industry-recognized credentials and careers as an Energy Auditor, Energy Consultant, ZNE Technician, HVACR Technician, Facility Management, Construction Management, and Solar Residential 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Required BESP Core Courses: | 17 | |
| ESYS 004 | Industrial Calculations | 3 |
| ESYS 005 | Zero Net Energy Building Science | 4 |
| BIT 024 | California Energy Codes | 3 |
| AIS 012 | Office Support Skills | 3 |
| ARCH 011 | Architectural Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| ESYS 095A | Energy Systems Technology Work Experience | 1 |
| Supporting Degree Electives: Choose a minimum of 23 units from below. Students may choose a specialty by taking selected grouped courses | ||
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 | Building Automation Fundamentals | 3 |
| ACR 091 | Advanced Building Control Networks | 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 | Building Automation Fundamentals | 3 |
| ACR 091 | Advanced Building Control Networks | 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 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 075 | HVACR Systems Design | 3 |
| ACR 076 | Facilities Maintenance - Chillers | 3 |
| ACR 077 | Energy Conservation Methods for HVACR | 3 |
| ACR 078 | Safe Refrigerant Handling & Management | 3 |
| ACR 083 | All Weather Heating & Cooling Systems | 3 |
| ACR 084 | Boiler & Hydronic Heating | 3 |
| ACR 090 | Building Automation Fundamentals | 3 |
| BIT 020 | California Mechanical Codes | 2 |
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 | Building Automation Fundamentals | 3 |
| ARCH 011 | Architectural Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| ACT 030 | Plumbing Fundamentals | 3 |
Required Courses for Specialty in Lighting and Controls Technology | ||
| ESYS 001 | Energy Generation & Distribution Industry | 3 |
| ESYS 002 | Electricity & Electrical Theory | 3 |
| ESYS 004 | Industrial Calculations | 3 |
| ESYS 033 | Residential House Electrical Wiring | 3 |
| ESYS 034 | Lighting Efficiency Technology | 3 |
| ESYS 035 | Advanced Lighting Controls | 3 |
| ESYS 095A | Energy Systems Technology Work Experience | 1 |
Required Courses for Specialty in Residential Solar | ||
| ACT 024 | Roofing Applications | 2 |
| ESYS 001 | Energy Generation & Distribution Industry | 3 |
| ESYS 002 | Electricity & Electrical Theory | 3 |
| ESYS 011 | Residential Solar Surveying and Planning | 3 |
| ESYS 011L | Solar Site Planning Project Lab | 1 |
| ESYS 012 | Residential Solar Installation | 4 |
| ESYS 033 | Residential House Electrical Wiring | 3 |
| ESYS 095A | Energy Systems Technology Work Experience | 1 |
Required Courses for Specialty in Power Generation and Distribution | ||
| ESYS 001 | Energy Generation & Distribution Industry | 3 |
| ESYS 002 | Electricity & Electrical Theory | 3 |
| ESYS 003 | Energy Systems Technology | 3 |
| ESYS 004 | Industrial Calculations | 3 |
| BUMA 032 | Human Relations in the Workplace | 3 |
| NR 001 | Conservation of Natural Resources | 3 |
| ACR 077 | Energy Conservation Methods for HVACR | 3 |
Required Courses for Specialty in Zero Net Energy Technology | ||
| ACR 075 | HVACR Systems Design | 3 |
| ACR 077 | Energy Conservation Methods for HVACR | 3 |
| ARCH 002 | Materials of Construction | 4 |
| ESYS 001 | Energy Generation & Distribution Industry | 3 |
| ESYS 002 | Electricity & Electrical Theory | 3 |
| Required Core Subtotal | 17 | |
| Specialty Subtotal | 23 | |
| COD General Education | 18 | |
| Kinesiology Activities | 2 | |
| DEGREE TOTAL | 60 | |
