Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis is the experimental courses description. Mathematics and Statistics 489 Mechanical-Electrical Technology The Mechanical Electrical Technology Department teaches courses in the design, installing, operating and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The Mechanical-Electrical Department is committed to providing educational opportunities for current and future workforce needs. We strive to maintain the highest educational standards in the Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilation, Refrigeration, Environmental Control, Building Automation, Renewable and Sustainable Energy, as well as Energy Efficiency and Management. Degrees and Certificates Offered A.S. in Mechanical-Electrical Technology Mechanical Systems Technician Certificate Mechanical-Electrical Technology Certificate Dean Paul Estabrook Department Chair Richard Gentry Phone (916) 558-2250 Email gentryr@scc.losrios.edu Associate Degree A.S. in Mechanical-Electrical Technology MET Program Information The Mechanical-Electrical Technology (MET) program provides instruction in design, installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment from small residential equipment to large commercial and industrial facilities. The entire spectrum of mechanical and electrical systems is covered including energy management, mechanical system commissioning, indoor air quality, building automation systems, refrigerant recovery and management, electrical controls, pneumatic controls, electronic controls, instrumentation, and heat pumps. These systems include heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigerating (HVAC/R). Students will learn the theory and fundamentals of mechanical equipment and be exposed to hands-on training in sophisticated training laboratories. Laboratory equipment that students will work with include a water cooled chiller, cooling towers, steam and hot water boilers, thermal energy storage system, heat reclaim system, power management system, packaged and split system air conditioners, furnaces, and high, medium, and low temperature refrigeration systems. Students will also configure, program, and commission several Direct Digital Control (DDC) Systems, pneumatic systems, variable frequency drive (VFD), and programmable logic controllers (PLC), and work directly on the operating systems in the laboratory facility. The program includes both day and evening lecture and laboratory class sections. Classes are conducted as both lecture and laboratory. Effective writing, verbal communication, electronic communication, sketching, drafting, mechanical calculations, and computer skills are emphasized across the curriculum. Recommended High School Preparation Completion of college preparatory English and general mathematics courses is highly desirable but not required. Courses in drafting, algebra, and computer fundamentals will be beneficial. Program Costs In addition to normal student expenses such as tuition and textbooks, MET students must purchase safety glasses for use in laboratory and shop classes. If this fee creates a financial burden, students should consult the Financial Aid Office for possible assistance. Degree Requirements Course Code Course Title Units MET 256 Fundamentals of Instruments and Electricity 1.5 MET 257 Fundamentals of Workplace Success 1.5 MET 350 Cal/OSHA 10 General Safety 1 MET 351 Basic Mechanical Systems 5 MET 352 Mechanical Systems Calculations 2 MET 357 Drawing Mechanical Systems 1 MET 360 Mechanical Systems Maintenance 1.5 MET 361 Refrigeration Systems 3 MET 362 Refrigeration Systems Calculations 3 MET 363 Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Processes and Procedures 1.5 MET 364 Electrical Controls 3 MET 371 Gas-Fired Heating Equipment 3 MET 372 Power Machinery, Heating and Air Conditioning Calculations 3 MET 373 Piping and Electrical Drafting and Blueprint Reading 3 MET 374 Automatic Control Systems I 3 MET 381 Air Conditioning 3 MET 383 Instrumentation 3 MET 384 Automatic Control Systems II 3 