ESRT 121: Intro to Data Center Operations

Credits
5
Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
6
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

This course introduces students to the physical infrastructure of operations within the data center facility.  Students will learn to identify and visualize key components common to all data center operations including electrical, HVAC, backup power, networks, and controls.   This course serves as both an introduction and a reference for becoming proficient in data center operations and facilities.

Grading Basis
Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Service commercial refrigeration equipment

    Level
    Beginner
  2. Demonstrate the ability to work on refrigeration control circuits

    Level
    Intermediate
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Seek employment using skills and techniques geared toward the refrigeration industry jobs

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe the various types of HVACR systems during a job interview.

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Work in the refrigeration or HVAC industries as an entry level employee.

    Level
    Beginner
  2. Describe the various types of HVACR systems during a job interview.

    Level
    Beginner
  3. Seek employment using skills and techniques geared toward the refrigeration industry jobs

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate the ability to work on refrigeration control circuits

    Level
    Beginner
  2. Work in the refrigeration or HVAC industries as an entry level employee.

    Level
    Beginner

Core Topics

  • Data center fundamentals and key components
  • UPS Electrical Systems
  • Cooling methods and Chiller operations
  • Racks and physical structure
  • Security and fire protection
  • Automatic temperature controls