This program is designed to prepare students for employment in data centers or companies that support data center function as a technician, operator and/or technologist. Coursework will prepare students to earn BICSI Installer 1, Installer 2 (Copper) and Installer 2 (Fiber Optic) industry credentials.
Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.
Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.
| Two Years | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |||
| ELE | 150 | A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals | 3 |
| ENG | 115 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| IND | 123 | Intro to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma | 1 |
| IND | 137 | Team Concepts in Problem Solving | 3 |
| MTH | 111 | Basic Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| SAF | 130 | Industrial Safety - OSHA 10 | 1 |
| Choose One | |||
| SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| SDV | 101 | Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) | 1 |
| Total | 15 | ||
| 2nd Semester | |||
| CAD | 175 | Schematics and Mechanical Diagrams | 2 |
| ELE | 146 | Electric Motor Control | 4 |
| 1ELE | 148 | Power Distribution Systems | 3 |
| ELE | 233 | Programmable Logic Controller Systems I | 3 |
| ENE | 195 | Topics in: Introduction to Data Center Operations | 3 |
| Total | 15 | ||
| 3rd Semester | |||
| ELE | 189 | Data Cabling Communication | 3 |
| 1ENE | 228 | Building Automation & Energy Management Systems | 3 |
| ETR | 281 | Digital Systems | 3 |
| CST | 126 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MEC | 270 | Computation for Engineering Technology | 3 |
| Total | 15 | ||
| 4th Semester | |||
| ELE | 211 | Electrical Machines I | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| 2ELE | 250 | Fiber Optic Technology | 3 |
| 2AIR | 121 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I | 4 |
| ENE | 295 | Topic in: Critical Site Operations | 3 |
| 3 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| 4 | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 15-16 | ||
| Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 60-61 | |||
| Two Years | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |
|
ELE
150
|
3 |
|
ENG
115
|
3 |
|
IND
123
|
1 |
|
IND
137
|
3 |
|
MTH
111
|
3 |
|
SAF
130
|
1 |
| Choose One | |
|
SDV
100
|
1 |
|
SDV
101
|
1 |
| Total | 15 |
| 2nd Semester | |
|
Schematics and Mechanical Diagrams
CAD
175
|
2 |
|
ELE
146
|
4 |
|
1ELE
148
|
3 |
|
ELE
233
|
3 |
|
Topics in: Introduction to Data Center Operations
ENE
195
|
3 |
| Total | 15 |
| 3rd Semester | |
|
ELE
189
|
3 |
|
1ENE
228
|
3 |
|
ETR
281
|
3 |
|
CST
126
|
3 |
|
MEC
270
|
3 |
| Total | 15 |
| 4th Semester | |
|
ELE
211
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
2ELE
250
|
3 |
|
2AIR
121
|
4 |
|
Topic in: Critical Site Operations
ENE
295
|
3 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3
|
3 |
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
4
|
3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 60-61 | |
1 ENE 195, ENE 228, ENE 295, ELE 148 are only offered on the Manassas and Loudoun campuses.
2 AIR 121 is offered on the Loudoun and Woodbridge campuses. ELE 250 is offered on the Loudoun and Manassas campuses.
3 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet
4 See social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet
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