BUAS 1010: Building Automation Systems Fundamentals

Program Description:

The Building Automation Systems Technician program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College prepares students to enter the building automation industry with skills to market, install, design, service, and troubleshoot complex commercial control systems. After completing the program, students will have a proficiency in HVAC/R commercial systems, control theory, logic and programming, installation, system design, and integration.

Course Description:

BUAS 1010: Building Automation Systems Fundamentals is one of nine courses in the Building Automation Systems Technician program. This 23-page instructor guide outlines the course, which provides a general overview of the BAS industry. Topics covered include history, BAS manufacturers and contractors, industry scope and trends, careers in BAS, physical point types, required skill, general BAS architecture, and more. 

This guide includes a table of contents, a course description, student learning outcomes, sample weekly assignments, assessment methods, a sample syllabus, and more. 

A program guide and additional course guides from the program are available to view separately.