2019-2020 Catalog

CFOT 1000 Introduction to Critical Facilities

4.5 - 0.0 - 4.5

Course Description

Students learn about the unique systems and requirements for safely, effectively, efficiently and sustainably operating critical facilities such as data centers, hospitals and other buildings that must operate at all times with minimal down time. Students identify codes, regulations and standards, and apply essential concepts such as redundancy and systems thinking as they examine operating parameters and processes related to the various interrelated systems. Students also explore the use of industry-related software to obtain and analyze data necessary to effectively operate critical facilities.