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AIR CONDITIONING 1100 Refrigeration Principles 3 credit hours Basic laws of matter, fluids, gases, compression systems, refrigeration controls, refrigerants and components. Included are Pressure Enthalpy (PH) charts, evaporators, condensers, metering devices, compressors and an introduction to service refrigeration systems. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 1105 Introduction to Safety, Materials and Equipment 3 credit hours The use and care of hand tools, special tools used in air conditioning, pipe fitting, copper tubing, brass fitting, flaring, soldering and safety. Orientation to job entry specification and occupational opportunities. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 1108 Refrigerant Certification 1 credit hour Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, refrigerant handling, refrigerant equipment and certification types are covered. Federal Government requires all individuals who open a system or container holding refrigerant to be certified. EPA refrigerant certification test given. (1 lecture hour)

AIR CONDITIONING 1110 Introduction to Controls 3 credit hours Practical study of electricity, electrical hardware, and electrical test instruments that are used in the heating air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Basic electricity, circuits, schematics, power distribution, electrical components and motors. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 1112 Residential Refrigeration 3 credit hours Analysis of the operation of refrigeration systems, leak detection, leak repair, charging, component, replacements, schematic reading and troubleshooting domestic refrigerator and window air conditioning units. Prerequisite: Air Conditioning 1100, 1105, and 1110 or consent of instructor. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 1161 Introduction to Sheet Metal 2 credit hours Basic fitting layouts. Various types of seams, elbows and triangulation used in constructing various square and round fittings. Drawing and fabrication of the fittings are required. (4 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 1180 Introduction to Heating 5 credit hours Gas combustion, venting, operation of a heating unit, electrical circuitry, zoning and accessories. Servicing, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical components, and proper installation of heating units. Prerequisite: Air Conditioning 1110 or consent of instructor (4 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 1186 Introduction to Hydronics 2 credit hours Principles of steam, water, piping and their components are covered with respect to boilers, water treatment and electrical circuitry. Prerequisite: Air conditioning 1180 or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 1187 Central Heating Plants 3 credit hours Theory of large boiler systems operation. Low and high pressure boilers, air handling equipment, heat exchangers, pumps, controls, water treatment, accessories, service and preventive maintenance are covered. Field trips to central heating plants are included. Prerequisite: Air Conditioning 1180 or consent of instructor. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 1827 Selected Topics 1 credit hour Introductory exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. (1 lecture hour)

AIR CONDITIONING 1840 Independent Study in Air Conditioning 1 to 4 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (1 to 4 lecture hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 2201 Residential Air Conditioning 3 credit hours Split and package air-conditioning systems, proper installation, operation, servicing, repair of mechanical and electrical components, and air treatment. Prerequisite: Air Conditioning 1100, 1105 and 1110 or equivalent, or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 2202 Commercial Air Conditioning 3 credit hours Commercial air-conditioning equipment, mechanical and electrical components, service repair, operation, capacity control, proper installation, zone control, and psychometrics. Includes mechanical components of rooftop heating systems and start-up procedures. Prerequisite: Air Conditioning 1180 and 2201 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 2205 Heat Pumps 2 credit hours Theory of the refrigeration cycle with respect to heat pumps and electrical heat. Includes mechanical and electrical operation, service, repair and proper installation. Prerequisite: Air Conditioning 1100, 1105, and 1110 or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 2210 Commercial Refrigeration 5 credit hours High, medium, and low temperature refrigeration application, operation of mechanical and electrical components, service and repair of electrical circuitry, and mechanical components, capacity controls, walk-ins, reach-ins, ice machines, supermarket refrigeration equipment, refrigeration piping, heat reclaim, and start-up procedures. Prerequisite: Air Conditioning 1100, 1105, and 1110 or consent of instructor (4 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 2220 Installation 3 credit hours Proper installation of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, piping, duct installation, electrical circuitry, and accessories. Prerequisite: Air Conditioning 1110 and 1105 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 2225 Troubleshooting systems 3 credit hours Systematic evaluation of system pressure, temperature, compressor efficiency, mechanical, and electrical components. Study of system performance on live equipment. Prerequisite: Air Conditioning 2202 and 2210 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 2230 Advanced Controls 3 credit hours Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems in commercial buildings, including electric, pneumatic, electronic and Direct Digital Control (DDC) controls. Prerequisite: Air Conditioning 1100, 1105, and 1110 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 2231 Direct Digital Control of HVAC Systems 3 credit hours Examines state-of-the-art heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems. Emphasis is on system configurations, applications, installation, and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: Air Conditioning 2230 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent, or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 2232 Energy Audits/Economics 2 credit hours Purpose, objectives and mechanics of the energy audit and economic processes include the audit procedures, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, lighting, auxiliary equipment, energy conserving, cost-saving measures and analysis techniques that are necessary for evaluation of energy projects. (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 2236 Central Cooling Plants 3 credit hours Theory of centrifugal, absorption and screw systems, minor repairs, service, preventive maintenance of pumps, air-handling equipment and controls are covered. Field trips to central cooling plants are included. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 2240 Load Calculations and Duct Design 5 credit hours Techniques and procedures necessary to evaluate residential and commercial heat loss, heat gain and duct layout design. Heat transmission, infiltration, R-value, U-valve, duct analysis, duct sizing, duct and register location and selection, and equipment sizing and selection. (4 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 2241 Industrial Air Conditioning Design 3 credit hours Design and application of industrial air conditioning, psychrometrics, load calculation, equipment selection, ventilation, duct design, pipe design, and automatic controls: Prerequisites: Air Conditioning 1100, 1105, 1110 and 2240, and one of the following: Math 1100 (or college equivalent) or Math 1115 (or college equivalent), or qualifying score on the mathematics placement test, or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 2250 System Balancing 2 credit hours Covers air-delivery equipment, duct distribution, duct pressure, cubic feet per minute, fluid flow, pumps, piping, refrigeration systems, testing instruments, and fine tuning of systems. Prerequisite: Air Conditioning 1100, 1105 and 1110 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours)

AIR CONDITIONING 2260 Heating and air Contracting 3 credit hours Principles of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) contracting. Includes estimating, vendor selection, and sales development in the context of starting and growing an HVACR business. Prerequisite: Accounting 1140 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

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