Building and Energy Systems Professionals Associate in Science
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.
Semester 1
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| AIS 012 |
Office Support Skills |
3 |
| ARCH 011 |
Architectural Blueprint Reading |
3 |
| ESYS 005 |
Zero Net Energy Building Science |
4 |
| ENG 001A |
English Composition |
4 |
Semester 2
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| BIT 024 |
California Energy Codes |
3 |
| ESYS 004 |
Industrial Calculations |
3 |
| MATH 049 |
Intermediate Algebra or any math course from Area C4 B |
3-4 |
| KINE |
Kinesiology Activity |
1 |
| |
Major Elective |
3 |
Summer
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| COD GE Area C1 |
Natural Sciences |
3 |
| COD GE Area C2 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
Semester 3
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| |
Major Electives |
10 |
| COD GE Area C3 |
Art, Humanities and Culture |
3 |
| KINE |
Kinesiology Activity |
1 |
Semester 4
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| ESYS 095A |
Energy Systems Technology Work Experience |
1 |
| |
Major Electives |
10 |
| COD GE Area C5 |
Personal Growth and Development |
3 |
This major has the following specialty areas for students to select their major electives.
Building Automation Control, Building Commissioning Technician, Building Energy Consultant,
Building Inspection Technology, Applied Construction Technology, Construction Management,
Green HVAC Residential, Green HVAC Commercial, Facilities Operations Technician, Lighting
& Controls Technology, Residential Solar, Power Generation & Distribution, Zero Net
Energy Technology.
It is very important for you to meet with a Faculty member to select major electives.
Please see a Counselor if you need help selecting COD GE courses.
Major Electives List
COD GE List
