NOVA Advising Sheet 2025-2026

Engineering Technology: Data Center Operations Specialization, A.A.S.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Code: 9684

Two Years Credits
3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
4 Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3
CAD 175 Schematics and Mechanical Diagrams 2
CST 126 Interpersonal Communication 3
ELE 146 Electric Motor Control 4
1 ELE 148 Power Distribution Systems 3
ELE 150 A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals 3
ELE 189 Data Cabling Communication 3
ELE 211 Electrical Machines I 3
ELE 233 Programmable Logic Controller Systems I 3
Choose One
2 ELE 250 Fiber Optic Technology OR 3
2 AIR 121 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I 4
ENE 108 Intro to Data Center Operations 3
ENE 208 Critical Site Operations 3
1 ENE 228 Building Automation & Energy Management Systems 3
ENG 115 Technical Writing 3
ETR 281 Digital Systems 3
IND 123 Intro to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma 1
IND 137 Team Concepts in Problem Solving 3
MEC 270 Computation for Engineering Technology 3
MTH 111 Basic Technical Mathematics OR Higher 3
SAF 130 Industrial Safety - OSHA 10 1
Choose One
SDV 100 College Success Skills OR 1
SDV 101 Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) 1
Total Credits for Engineering Technology: Data Center Operations Specialization, A.A.S. = 60-61

Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution. 

1 ENE 108 , ENE 228, ENE 208 , ELE 148 are only offered on the Manassas and Loudoun campuses.

2 AIR 121 is offered on the Loudoun and Woodbridge campuses. ELE 250 is offered on the Loudoun and Manassas campuses.

3 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. 

4 See social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives.