HVAC
(EDP 302117)
The field of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning—HVAC—is the
science and practice of
controlling indoor climate, thereby providing health and comfortable interior conditions for
occupants in a well-designed, energy-efficient, and low-emissions manner. This certificate
program is a professional curriculum in HVAC. The curriculum provides you with a coherent
approach to acquiring in-depth technical understanding of the principles and applications you
need
to design new HVAC systems and to retrofit existing systems to meet energy conservation
standards.
The courses are designed for people who plan, design, install, and operate HVAC
systems for
buildings. Design engineers, plant managers, designers, contractors, and architects should benefit
professionally.
Certificate Requirements
Contact the department of business and technology upon receiving the grade in the last class. You must notify the department in writing after you receive your final grade report for the last class.
On successful completion of four required courses plus 90 hours of electives (usually three courses), UC
Berkeley Extension will award a Certificate in HVAC. On successful completion of four required courses, the Golden Gate Chapter of the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) awards a Certificate of Accomplishment. Contact the Business and Management department in writing on completion of all coursework to receive your certificates.
Required Courses
These courses are required for all candidates:
HVAC System Load Calculations and Psychrometry [Mechanical Engineering X469] (offered future term)
HVAC Ductwork and Piping Systems [Mechanical Engineering X470] (offered future term)
HVAC System Design Considerations [Mechanical Engineering X472] (offered future term)
HVAC Control and Energy Management Systems [Mechanical Engineering X473] (offered future term)
Elective Courses
Ninety hours of electives (usually three courses) are required.
Indoor Air Quality and HVAC
[Mechanical Engineering X410] (offered future term)
Refrigeration Concepts
[Mechanical Engineering X471] (offered future term)
Energy Audits of Commercial Facilities
[Mechanical Engineering X475] (offered future term)
HVAC Systems for Electronic/Biotech Manufacturing Processes
[Mechanical Engineering X476] (offered future term)
Operation and Maintenance of Air-Conditioning Systems
[Mechanical Engineering X478] (offered future term)
Energy Information: Energy Audits of the Future
[Mechanical Engineering X483] (offered future term)
Facilities Management: Systems and Technology
[Architecture X412.3] (offered future term)
To Begin the Program
You may begin the program by enrolling in one or more of the HVAC courses offered this term.
Prerequisites for Admission
There are no prerequisites for the Certificate in HVAC, but a bachelor's
degree is recommended.
Registration Procedure
Courses start throughout the year. You may begin the certificate in any term. We recommend that you register for the certificate program before you begin your third course in the program. To register, please (1) complete and submit the
Program Registration Form or (2) print out and complete the form at
www.unex.berkeley.edu/info/cert.php. Mail or fax it as it indicates, and include the nonrefundable registration fee. Certificate registration cannot be taken by phone.
Requirements may be updated based on new developments in the field of study; we recommend completing the program in a timely fashion.
Completing the Program
You are expected to complete the course requirements for the certificate
within five years of taking the first course. You must notify us in writing
when you have received the final grade report for your last course. After
verifying successful completion of all coursework and requirements,
Extension awards your certificate.
Grading Policy
All courses must be taken for a letter grade. A grade point average of
2.5 is required in order to earn the certificate, and each course must be
completed with a grade of C or better. If you maintain a 3.5 grade point
average or higher you will be awarded a Certificate with Distinction.
Substitution of Courses
Students may transfer up to two courses from another accredited university,
subject to approval by the program director. Substitutions must be approved
in writing by UC Berkeley Extension. Contact the program office for guidelines
at (510) 642-4151 or
course@unex.berkeley.edu.
Further Information
Please call (510) 642-4151 or write to:
HVAC Certificate Program
UC Berkeley Extension
1995 University Avenue
Suite 110
Berkeley, CA 94704-7000
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