186 Jay Street
Voorhees 437 (V-437)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-260-5160
Environmental control technology is the study of the science, equipment and systems that are essential to creating and maintaining a comfortable indoor environment. Sophisticated air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems are required to maintain the healthful indoor air quality that enables us to live and work in an urban setting, while conserving and utilizing energy resources wisely.
The environmental control technology curriculum contains the theory, design and practical laboratory courses that enable our graduates to secure substantial employment immediately upon graduation and to continue their professional growth. They can continue their education to the baccalaureate level in the facilities management degree with no loss of credit, or elect to study for mechanical engineering degrees elsewhere.
Graduates are able to pursue a wide variety of jobs in many different sectors of the economy. Among the many available careers are operating engineers, designers and CAD specialists, sales engineers, estimators and project managers. Commercial office buildings, large residential complexes, hospitals and health care agencies, museums, schools, consulting engineers and service contractors all seek graduates from this curriculum.
Employers of our graduates include Trane Air Conditioning, Barclays Center, Brooklyn Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Donnelly Mechanical, New York University, Jaros Baum & Bolles, Albert Weiss Air Conditioning, J.T. Falk Consulting Engineers, New York City Transit Authority and The Accardi Companies.
EC AAS Degree Learning Outcomes
Graduates learn the theory, design and practical aspects of environmental control technology to be able to:
Other Degree Opportunities
Students who have successfully completed the requirements for the AAS degree are eligible for transfer into the bachelor of technology in Facilities Management program. Click here for a complete description. They may also continue their education toward a baccalaureate degree at other colleges. Transfer credit granted will depend upon each institution’s requirements.
Alternate Format
Alternate format advanced placement is offered in environmental control technology. Please consult the department for eligibility requirements and further information.
GENERAL EDUCATION COMMON CORE1 |
21-22 CREDITS |
I - REQUIRED CORE (3 COURSES, 9-10 CREDITS
English Composition (1 course, 3 credits)
ENG 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (1 course, 3-4 credits)
MAT 1190 MAT 12752 or higher |
Quantitative Reasoning OR College Algebra and Trigonometry |
3 4 |
Life and Physical Sciences (1 course, 3 credits)
Any Approved Course |
II - FLEXIBLE CORE (4 COURSES, 12 CREDITS)
Select one course from any four of the following five areas. | 12 |
World Cultures and Global Issues
Any Approved Course |
US Experience in its Diversity
Any Approved Course |
Individual and Society
Any Approved Course |
Creative Expression
Any Approved Course |
Scientific World
Any Approved Course |
Writing Intensive Requirement3
Students at New York City College of Technology must complete two courses designated WI for the associate level, one from GenEd and one from the major; and two additional courses designated WI for the baccalaureate level, one from GenEd and one from the major.
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC DEGREE REQUIREMENTS | 39 CREDITS |
ENVC 1110 | Principles of Air Conditioning I | 3 |
ENVC 1111 | Air Conditioning Systems Laboratory I | 1 |
ENVC 1120 | HVAC Systems Graphics | 2 |
ENVC 1210 | Combustion Processes and Equipment | 3 |
ENVC 1211 | Heating Systems Laboratory | 1 |
ENVC 1220 | Hydronic Systems Design | 3 |
ENVC 1250 | Fire Protection, Plumbing and Electrical Systems for Buildings | 3 |
ENVC 2311 | Refrigeration Laboratory I | 1 |
ENVC 2312 | Principles of Refrigeration | 3 |
ENVC 2321 | Air Conditioning Systems Laboratory II | 1 |
ENVC 2322 | Principles of Air Conditioning II | 3 |
ENVC 2340 | Air Conditioning Systems Design | 3 |
ENVC 2411 | Refrigeration Laboratory II | 1 |
ENVC 2420 | Principles of HVAC Systems Controls | 3 |
ENVC 2432 | Advanced Air Conditioning Systems Design | 3 |
ENG 1101 | English Composition I | Met as GenEd |
MAT 1190 MAT 1275 or higher | Quantitative Reasoning OR College Algebra and Trigonometry | Met as GenEd |
Select one of the following seven courses (3 credits): | 3 | |
ENVC 2401 | Renewable and Hybrid Energy Systems | |
ENVC 2421 | Air Conditioning Systems Laboratory III | |
ENVC 2436 | HVAC Systems Cost Estimating | |
ENVC 2442 | Principles of Environmental Protection | |
ENVC 2452 | Principles of Facility Energy Management | |
ENVC 2462 | Sustainability, Energy Processes and Equipment | |
ENVC 2900 | Internship | |
Free Elective Credit | ||
As indicated or as required to reach 60 credits for AAS | 2 |
TOTAL PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIRED AND ELECTIVE COURSES | 38-39 |
TOTAL NYSED LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE CREDITS | 21-22 |
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE | 60 |
1 Although students enrolled in AAS programs are not required to meet all of the CUNY Pathways requirements, the college and program general education requirements are organized by Pathways categories to inform students of their standing should they transfer to a CUNY baccalaureate program.
2 Students without the requisite math background to enter MAT 1275 will be required to take MAT 1175 in preparation. This will increase the number of required credits for the degree by 4.
3 A semester-specific list of writing intensive courses is available online at the City Tech Pathways website