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61 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0363

This program prepares students for maintenance and management of mechanical, electrical, and hygienic facilities; and to perform or delegate needed repairs. The program also provides opportunities for students to work as an intern at local companies.

Note: Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection.

Course List
Code Title Hours
General Education Requirements
See the list of IAI General Education Courses for more information
Area A - Communications
EGL 101Composition I3
Select one of the following:3
EGL 102
Composition II
EGL 111
Introduction to Business and Technical Writing (recommended)
EGL 212
Technical Writing Applications
SPE 103
Effective Speech
Aera B - Mathematics
Select one course from Area B3
MAT 114
Applied Mathematics I (recommended)
Area C - Science
No course needed0-3
PHY 101
Applied Physics (recommended)
Area D - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select one course from a social or behavioral science discipline3
ECO 110
Elements of Economics (recommended)
Area E - Humanities/Fine Arts
Select one course from a humanities or fine arts discipline3
Area F - Global Studies 1
Select one course that satisfies Global Studies requirement0-3
Area G - U.S. Diversity Studies 2
Select one course that satisfies U.S. Diversity Studies requirement0-3
Select other General Education credits: Additional credits from Areas B, C, D, E, F or G if needed to meet 18-credit-hour minimum0-3
Total Hours18
1

Students may take a Global Studies course that satisfies both Area F and another Area requirement.​

2

Students may take a U.S. Diversity Studies course that satisfies both Area G and another Area requirement.

Course List
Code Title Hours
Major Requirements
AHR 101Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration4
AHR 105EPA Section 608 Certification1
AHR 206Residential Hot Water Boilers and Hydronics Technology4
CIS 101Introduction to Computer Information Systems3
or CIS 103 Computer Software and Concepts
FME 101Introduction to Facilities Management and Engineering3
FME 107Blueprint Reading for Building Trades4
FME 201Mechanical, and Electrical Systems in Buildings4
FME 240Energy Management and DDC Controls3
MFG 135Fluid Power and Controls4
Select courses of at least 13 credit hours from the following13
AHR 104
Introduction to Electricity and Automatic Controls
AHR 208
Advanced Automatic Controls
AHR 212
Indoor Air Quality
AHR 213
Commercial HVAC Systems Applications
AHR 214
Energy Audit, Analysis and Management
AHR 215
Steam Boiler Operations
CAD 116
Basic AutoCAD
ELT 101
Introduction to Electronics
MFG 240
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Total Hours43

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Interpret drawings of various types of HVAC systems for comfort controls.
  2. Detect and demonstrate the ability to manage repairs of mechanical systems for proper operation.
  3. Describe lighting and power distribution of electricity issues and demonstrate the ability to manage repairs.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to make required modifications as per the needs of the facility.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to check and maintain fire protection systems in working order.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to manage equipment for high efficiency for energy management.
  7. Define and solve problems individually and with groups, using a variety of resources and methods, including technology.
  8. Communicate findings effectively in writing and in speech.
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