Engineering Technology: Data Center Operations Specialization, A.A.S.

CIP Code: 15.0001

NOVA Code: 9684

Offered through LO

Purpose: 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 Information: 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.

Two Years

1st Semester

ELE 150 - A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals (3 CR.)
ENG 115 - Technical Writing (3 CR.)
IND 123 - Intro to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (1 CR.)
IND 137 - Team Concepts in Problem Solving (3 CR.)
MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics (3 CR.)
SAF 130 - Industrial Safety - OSHA 10 (1 CR.)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.) OR
SDV 101 - Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) (1 CR.)

Total 15 credits

2nd Semester

CAD 175 - Schematics and Mechanical Diagrams (2 CR.)
ELE 146 - Electric Motor Control (4 CR.)
ELE 148 - Power Distribution Systems (3 CR.) ¹
ELE 233 - Programmable Logic Controller Systems I (3 CR.)
ENE 195 - Topics in: Introduction to Data Center Operations (3 CR.)

Total 15 credits

3rd Semester

ELE 189 - Data Cabling Communication (3 CR.)
ENE 228 - Building Automation & Energy Management Systems (3 CR.) ¹
ETR 281 - Digital Systems (3 CR.)
CST 126 - Interpersonal Communication (3 CR.)
MEC 270 - Computation for Engineering Technology (3 CR.)

Total 15 credits

4th Semester

ELE 211 - Electrical Machines I (3 CR.)
ELE 250 - Fiber Optic Technology (3 CR.) ² OR
AIR 121 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I (4 CR.) ²
ENE 295 - Topic in: Critical Site Operations (3 CR.)
___ ___ - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 CR.) ³
___ ___ - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective (3 CR.) ⁴

Total 15-16 credits

Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Data Center Operations Specialization: 60-61 credits

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
the requirements of the transfer institution.

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
the requirements of the transfer institution.