Facilities Engineering Technology (FENG)

See explanation under the heading of Special Studies.

This is an introductory course on facility maintenance safety, including the effect it has on productivity and employee morale. The course includes application of a safety program into basic accident prevention. Students will learn and evaluate various federal (Occupational Safety and Health Administration -- OSHA), state, and local laws governing safety. Topics include hazardous chemicals, fall protection, electrical safety, and drugs in the workplace.

This course in general building and facilities maintenance covers carpentry skills in blueprint reading, measuring, framing, and exterior and roof finishes. This course also covers masonry skills in blue print reading, brick size and texture, types of walls, foundations, anchors, concrete mixes, forms, stone, and plaster. Other topics include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safety.

This course provides an overview of interior finishes, including general painting and wall coverings installation, as well as installation and finishing of drywall. Included are installation techniques and the selection of materials for various interior trim, such as doors, windows, and baseboards.

This course provides an overview of the plumbing systems and the materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of the fixtures and appliances found in a building. Included are safety precautions, tool selection, and an introduction to the codes that apply to a plumbing system.

This course offers the basic principles and fundamentals of air conditioning and refrigeration. The course is designed to expose students to the theory and methods of maintaining, diagnosing, and minor repairing of domestic and commercial air conditioning/refrigeration systems.

This course builds on the skills acquired in the FENG 130, Basic Fundamentals of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, course. This develops practical skills for technicians, air conditioning and refrigeration helpers, and an introduction to mechanical engineering. This course covers the performance evaluation on working systems under various conditions along with developing refrigerant diagnostic skills. EPA Recovery Certification is required.