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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

HVAC 1385 - Commercial HVAC Controls



2 Credits
Various controls used in the commercial HVAC industry will be covered in this course consisting of relays, switches, pressure/temperature/humidity, direct digital control (DDC), pneumatic, safety and building automation.

Major Content Areas
Pressure, temperature, and humidity controls

Direct Digital Controls (DDC)

Pneumatic controls

Safety and building automation

Relays and switching controls

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate how a direct digital control and pneumatic system works.

Explain how different safeties work and how building automation works.

Demonstrate and describe the application of various relays and switching controls.