Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

This course includes basic electrical theory as it applies to Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration. Success in the 4-credit hour lecture portion of the course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, three hours per week with 1 of the hours for class and 2 hours for studying/preparations outside of class might include work assigned on-line through the course management system, reading, written assignments and other course related activities.

This course covers the operation, testing, and adjustment of conventional and electronic thermostats, as well as the operation of common electrical, electronic, and pneumatic circuits used to control HVAC systems.

This course will include basic principles of gas, and electrical heat. The student will also be introduced to copper and ferrous metal piping practices.

This course covers the principles of venting fossil-fuel furnaces and methods for selecting and installing vent systems for gas-fired heating equipment. It will also introduce the student to hot water heating systems, focusing on safe operation of the low-pressure boilers and piping systems in residential applications. Success in the 4-credit hour lecture portion of the course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, three hours per week with 1 of the hours for class and 2 hours for studying/preparations outside of class time for a total of 180 hours for the semester. Time spent outside of class might include work assigned on-line through the course manaagement system, reading, written assignments and other course related activities.

This course contains instruction for communicating effectively, including examples that emphasize the importance of both verbal and written communication on the job. Telephone and e-mail communications skills are also covered. Success in the 1-credit hour lecture portion of the course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, three hours per week with 1 of the hours for class and 2 hours for studying/preparations outside of class time for a total of 45 hours for the semester. Time spent outside of class might include work assigned on-line through the course management system, reading, written assignments and other course related activities.

This course contains instruction on basic refrigeration cycles and charging techniques. We will also be covering introductory copper and plastic piping practices. Success in the 4-credit hour lecture portion of the course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, three hours per week with 1 of the hours for class and 2 hours for studying/preparations outside of class time for a total of 180 hours for the semester. Time spent outside of class might include work assigned on-line through the course management system, reading, written assignments and other course related activities.

This course contains instruction on the Federal Clean Air Act EPA 608A. Success in the 1-credit hour lecture portion of the course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, three hours per week with 1 of the hours for class and 2 hours for studying/preparations outside of class time for a total of 45 hours for the semester. Time spent outside of class might include work assigned on-line through the course management system, reading, written assignments and other course related activities.

This course contains instruction on the principles of reverse cycle heating. It will also include a general study of installation of fasteners, gaskets, seals, and lubricants, as well as the installation and adjustment of different types of belt drives, bearings, and couplings. Success to the 3-credit hour lecture portion of the course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, three hours per week with 1 of the hours for class and 2 hours for studying/preparations outside of class time for a total of 135 hours for the semester. Time spent outside of class might include work assigned on-line through the course management system, reading, written assignments and other course related activities.

This course contains instruction on sheet metal tools and sheet metal fabrication. It also includes instruction on fiberglass and flexible duct systems. Success in the 4-credit hour lecture portion of the course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, three hours per week with 1 of the hours for class and 2 hours for studying/preparations outside of class time for a total of 180 hours for the semester. Time spent outside of class might include work assigned on-line through the course management system, reading, written assignments and other course related activities.

This course will include a study of air distribution systems and their components, air flow measurement, ductwork installation principles, and the use of instruments for measuring temperature, humidity, pressure, and velocity.