Heat,Ventilation,Air Condition

HVAC 118 Electricity/HVAC Controls I
3-2-2 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is the study of the principles, practices and uses of basic electricity as it pertains to heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration. It is a study and use of electrical instruments including basic terms, volts, ohms, amps, power factor, AC & DC circuits, single and three-phase, motor protection, overloads, basic transformers, and appropriate safety procedures.

HVAC 119 Electricity/HVAC Controls II
3-2-2 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is a continuation of Electricity for HVAC Controls I. The emphasis will be control and line voltage circuitry including: relays, contactors, transformers, motor-starters, ignition systems, and associated components. The course will include troubleshooting of failed HVAC equipment and advanced electrical diagram reading. The course will include the study of motors and generation of electricity. The course continues with application and maintenance of motors and power equipment that operate on single and three-phase electricity, power transmission, boost and buck transformers, and appropriate safety procedures. Prerequisites: HVAC 118.

HVAC 123 Refrigeration I
3-2-2 (Lecture/Standard Lab) The fundamental concepts of heat transfer, pressure, temperature, and other basic concepts are studied and applied to each component of the refrigeration system. The compression refrigeration system is studied with emphasis placed on system and component construction and operation. The use of specialized tools and equipment as-well-as refrigeration tubing, soldering equipment, refrigerants, gauges, hand tools, catalogs and other material are covered. The course emphasizes servicing refrigeration units. Studies in this course are directed at electrical and refrigerant control, defrost mechanisms, specialized components and accessories, and service procedures.

HVAC 124 Refrigeration II
3-2-2 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This class emphasizes servicing refrigeration units. Studies in this course utilize the knowledge and techniques used in Refrigeration I as the background for continued studies of refrigeration and refrigerant control for both commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. Components of the course include: defrost mechanisms, specialized refrigeration components and accessories, and service procedures. Refrigeration system design and component selection are covered in both residential and commercial refrigeration systems. Prerequisites: HVAC 123.

HVAC 125 EPA Recovery/Certification
1-1-0 (Lecture/Discussion) In this course the practical application of refrigerant recovery, reclamation and recycling will be studied.

HVAC 132 Heating Concepts & Systems I
3-2-2 (Lecture/Standard Lab) An introduction to heating systems utilizing various fuels is presented in this course. Heating systems and their components are studied. Installation, servicing, and testing procedures of gas fuel-fired heating systems are covered. Fuels and vent systems, humidifying equipment, relative humidity and the temperature humidity index are also studied. This course will include system balancing of forced air heating systems, duct flow for forced air systems, and ignition systems.

HVAC 133 Heating Concepts & Systems II
3-2-2 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is a continuation of Heating Concepts & Systems I. Further study of servicing, installation, and testing of complete system performance, proper gas piping layout and venting systems will be covered as-well-as combustion and ventilation air requirements by local mechanical codes. Advanced wiring diagrams will be utilized in system troubleshooting analysis. Prerequisites: HVAC 132.

HVAC 141 Sheet Metal Layout I
3-1-4 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is a study of various duct fittings and construction design for forced air HVAC air handling systems. The course includes the design, layout and construction of sheet metal duct and fittings. This course includes properties of air flow and fluid systems, pressure drops, proper construction practices, fan performance and selection.

HVAC 200 Customer Relations
1-1-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course will provide the student with necessary skills to explain the cause of the failure, corrective measures and how to present the bill. They will also be introduced to sales techniques for add on accessories and replacement equipment.

HVAC 209 Oil Burners
2-1-2 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is a study of the various types of oil burners used in warm air and hydronic heating systems for residential and commercial applications. The course includes the study of the installation and maintenance of oil burners, fuel supply systems, control systems, and venting systems and appropriate codes. Prerequisites: HVAC 133.

HVAC 215 Hydronic Heat/Hot Water Boiler
2-1-2 (Lecture/Standard Lab) The study of heating systems which use hot water for the heat transfer media and are referred to as hydronic systems. The course includes the design, layout, installation, and maintenance and repair of these systems for domestic and commercial applications. Prerequisites: HVAC 133.

HVAC 220 Heat/Air Condition Systems Des
3-2-2 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course provides engineering aspects of HVAC system design. There is an emphasis on proper terminology and engineering as it applies to standard field practices. Prerequisites: HVAC 119, HVAC 124, HVAC 133.

HVAC 230 Heat Pumps & Chilled Water Sys
2-1-2 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course will cover the fundamentals of heat transfer, flow rates, pressures, temperature ranges, temperature splits and refrigerant charging. There will be an emphasis of basic geo-thermal systems including open and closed loop, air to air systems and chillers including cooling towers. Prerequisites: HVAC 110, HVAC 119, HVAC 124, HVAC 133, HVAC 210, HVAC 220, or instructor approval.

HVAC 100 Shop Fundamentals
2-1-2 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course will provide the student with proper safety procedures pertaining to shop tools and equipment including: hand tools, power tools, machinery, electric meters, gauges, torches and personal safety equipment. They will also be introduced to shop and truck organizational skills.

HVAC 110 Duct/Hydronic System Design
2-2-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course is a study of the various types of duct systems used in warm air heating and/or cooling systems of residential and commercial applications and hydronic piping for residential and commercial applications. The course includes the design, layout, installation, and operation of warm air heating and cooling systems and for hydronic piping for domestic and commercial applications. Topics covered include duct sizing, pressure drop in ducts, good duct installation practice, fan performance, and types of radiation, piping and piping practices. Prerequisites: HVAC 105.