Heating, Ventalation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Refrigeration Fundamentals (HVAC 1000)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
You will learn the theory of refrigeration involving temperature/pressure relationship, heat transfer, sensible and latent heat, and laws of thermal dynamics. The mechanical refrigeration cycle (including compressors, metering devices, evaporators, and condensers) will be covered, along with refrigeration pressure controls and heat pump theory.
Prerequisites:
Placement score into MATH 0080 or completion of MATH 0070 or MATH 0077.
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Trade Tools and Test Instruments (HVAC 1050)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course covers specialty hand tools and power equipment used by HVACR technicians and electricians. Use and maintenance of various test instruments to diagnose and repair commercial and residential HVACR equipment will also be covered. Instruments used to perform electrical work will be covered as well.
Prerequisites:
Placement score into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ENGA 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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Copper Fabrication (HVAC 1100)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course will teach you techniques for cutting, bending, swaging, flaring, soldering, and brazing various types and sizes of refrigeration tubing and pipe. Refrigeration fittings, correct installation procedures and basic welding procedures will also be covered.
Prerequisites:
Placement score into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052.
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Refrigerant Management (HVAC 1150)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2.00
Lab Credits:
0.00
Description:
This course is the study of all refrigerants used in today's refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Topics include safe handling, refrigeration oils, health hazards, application, UL classifications, ozone-depletion issues, and ozone-safe replacement refrigerants. This course also covers refrigerant retrofit procedures.
Prerequisites:
HVAC 1000.
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Interpreting Schematic Drawings (HVAC 1250)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2.00
Lab Credits:
0.00
Description:
This course gives a systematic approach for reading, creating, and troubleshooting electrical diagrams for HVAC and R equipment, as well as other electrical equipment. Multiple voltage, single- and three-phase circuits will be covered.
Prerequisites:
Placement score into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052.
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HVAC and R Controls (HVAC 1300)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course covers advanced control circuits for commercial and residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Diagnostic procedures involving advanced HVAC and R schematics, temperature controls, timing controls, modulating motors, heat pump controls, and other various HVAC and R electrical components will also be covered.
Prerequisites:
CNEL 1000, HVAC 1000, HVAC 1050
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Service Procedures for HVAC and R Technicians (HVAC 2000)
Total Credits:
1
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
0.00
Description:
This course covers business procedures necessary to be successful in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heating occupation. Customer relations skills will be taught to prepare you to deal with a variety of situations encountered each day by HVAC and R technicians.
Prerequisites:
Placement score into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ENGA 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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HVAC and R Internship 1 (HVAC 2010)
Total Credits:
1
Lecture Credits:
0.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course is designed to give you exposure to the refrigeration, air conditioning and heating service trade. You will ride with HVAC and R technicians from a variety of service companies for a week to gain real-life experience in this industry.
Prerequisites:
CNEL 1000, HVAC 1000, and HVAC 1050.
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HVAC and R Internship 2 (HVAC 2050)
Total Credits:
1
Lecture Credits:
0.00
Lab Credits:
0.00
Internship/Practicum Credits:
1
Description:
This course is designed to give you exposure to the refrigeration, air conditioning and heating service trade. You will ride with HVAC and R technicians from a variety of service companies for a week to gain real-life experience in this industry.
Prerequisites:
CNEL 1050, CNEL 1100, CNEL 1150, HVAC 1100, HVAC 1150, and HVAC 1300.
CNEL 1100 is not required for students who began Fall 2014.
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HVAC Design (HVAC 2100)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2.00
Lab Credits:
0.00
Description:
This course covers air conditioning theory involving psychometrics (load calculations for residential heating and cooling) using the Manual "J" method of load calculation and load calculation computer software programs. Ventilation and duct sizing calculations, as well as the use of various air conditioning tools and test instruments, will also be taught.
Prerequisites:
HVAC 1000.
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Central Air Conditioners (HVAC 2150)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
You will learn procedures for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of residential split-type air conditioning systems. The course will also cover charging procedures for high-efficiency equipment.
Prerequisites:
CNEL 1000, CNEL 1050, CNEL 1100, CNEL 1150, HVAC 1000, HVAC 1050, HVAC 1100, HVAC 1150, HVAC 1250, and HVAC 1300.
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Commercial Air Conditioners (HVAC 2200)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
2.00
Description:
This course includes: troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of commercial air conditioning equipment, including large console units, computer room systems, cooling towers and large air handlers. Basic concepts of reciprocating and centrifugal chillers will also be covered.
Prerequisites:
CNEL 1000, CNEL 1050, CNEL 1100, CNEL 1150, HVAC 1000, HVAC 1050, HVAC 1100, HVAC 1150, HVAC 1250, and HVAC 1300.
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Heat Pumps (HVAC 2250)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course covers characteristics and operation of commercial and residential heat pump systems, including air-to-air, water-to-air, and ground loop systems. Instruction will be given on heat pump controls, diagnostic procedures and energy calculations.
Prerequisites:
CNEL 1000, CNEL 1050, CNEL 1100, CNEL 1150, HVAC 1000, HVAC 1050, HVAC 1100, HVAC 1150, HVAC 1250 and HVAC 1300.
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Commercial Refrigeration (HVAC 2300)
Total Credits:
4
Lecture Credits:
2.00
Lab Credits:
2.00
Description:
This course covers troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and installation of commercial refrigeration equipment, including walk-in coolers and freezers, soft-serve machines, commercial refrigerators, milk coolers, and supermarket equipment. You will learn about various electrical and mechanical components specific to commercial refrigeration systems.
Prerequisites:
CNEL 1000, CNEL 1050, CNEL 1100, CNEL 1150, HVAC 1000, HVAC 1050, HVAC 1100, HVAC 1150, HVAC 1250 and HVAC 1300.
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Commercial Ice Machines (HVAC 2350)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course covers troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and installation of commercial ice-making equipment (such as Manitowoc, Scotsman, Crystal Tips, Koldraft, Whirlpool, and Hoshisaki). Instruction on both flake and cube machines will be provided.
Prerequisites:
CNEL 1000, CNEL 1050, CNEL 1100, CNEL 1150, HVAC 1000, HVAC 1050, HVAC 1100, HVAC 1150, HVAC 1250 and HVAC 1300.
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HVAC Rooftop Systems (HVAC 2400)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
In this course, you will learn procedures for maintenance and repair of commercial roof-top units used for heating and cooling purposes. This course will cover equipment, interpretation of electrical diagrams and economizer packages.
Prerequisites:
CNEL 1000, CNEL 1050, CNEL 1100, CNEL 1150, HVAC 1000, HVAC 1050, HVAC 1100, HVAC 1150, HVAC 1250 and HVAC 1300.
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Indoor Air Quality (HVAC 2450)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course covers theory, operation, and installation of commercial and residential air filtration equipment, including media air filters and electronic air cleaners. Commercial and residential humidifiers, theory, operation and installation of residential air exchange systems, and carbon monoxide testing will be covered.
Prerequisites:
HVAC 1250.
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Gas-Fired Furnaces (HVAC 2500)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
2.00
Description:
Troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and installation of forced-air gas-fired heating equipment, standing pilot, spark ignition, hot-surface ignition, condensing, and pulse-combustion furnaces are covered in this course. Gas fuels, piping and venting procedures will also be explored.
Prerequisites:
CNEL 1000, CNEL 1050, CNEL 1100, HVAC 1250, and HVAC 1300.
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Oil-Fired Furnaces (HVAC 2550)
Total Credits:
1
Lecture Credits:
0.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
Troubleshooting, repair, installation and maintenance of residential forced air oil-fired heating equipment are covered in this course, along with combustion analysis.
Prerequisites:
CNEL 1000, CNEL 1050, CNEL 1100, HVAC 1250, and HVAC 1300.
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Residential Boilers (HVAC 2600)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
1.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course includes procedures for the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of residential hot-water-heating systems. Piping techniques, gas, oil, electric heat sources, and water treatment will also be covered, along with boiler electrical controls and schematic diagrams.
Prerequisites:
CNEL 1000, CNEL 1050, CNEL 1100, HVAC 1250, and HVAC 1300.
Co-requisites:
HVAC 2500.
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