ACR 161 — Fundamentals of Automation Systems
Units: 3 Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 0 Outside Hours: 108 Grading Method: Letter Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable Conditions of Enrollment: Recommended Preparation: ACR 121 or ACR 131 This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of automation, commissioning, re-commissioning, retro- commissioning, installation, service and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems for the Heating, Ventilation, Air- Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry. This course includes a review of automation system communication protocols and unit supervisory level programming. Note: Only offered in even spring semesters.