COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HVC121HVAC PRINCIPLES I3 Credit HoursOverview of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, including basic design, equipment characteristics, venting, the refrigeration cycle, system control, basic heat transfer, basic airflow principles, air quality, product quality and comfort principles.HVC122HVAC PRINCIPLES II3 Credit HoursAn in depth study of the main principles of HVAC. Beginning with safety, topics covered include piping, refrigeration piping, the refrigerant cycle, and refrigerant handling. Also studied are duct sizing and layout, air test and balance, including blower drives and system components. Heating and cooling loads will be discussed. Special attention will be given to electrical wiring and controls and troubleshooting.Corequisites: HVC121HVC123SHEET METAL LAYOUT I3 Credit HoursThis course covers layout and forming of basic sheet metal fittings using drawing equipment and construction paper. Topics include square/round ductwork, tapers, transitions and offsets.HVC124MOBILE CAB CLIMATE CNTL SYS/AP2 Credit HoursThis course will provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the safe installation, start-up, service, and field repair of the MacBone Industries Ltd. Mobile Heating/AC Unit. The refrigeration cycle and leak detection/repair will be covered: including brazing, evacuation, and charging. At course conclusion of this course the mobile (Automotive) EPA refrigerant handling testing & certification will be conducted.HVC221HVAC FURNACE COMBUSTION PRINC2 Credit HoursThe National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA54) will be used as the basis for this course of study. Subjects covered will include appliance venting and vent sizing, combustion air requirements and sizing, mechanical room configuration and equipment location. Published manufacturer installation procedures will be a significant part of this course.HVC222HVAC DESIGN & APPLICATION3 Credit HoursThe student's understanding of heat transfer will be expanded to encompass application. The principles of thermodynamics, psychometrics, and calculating heating and cooling loads are emphasized. Heating, venting and combustion air will be included. Reading plans and specification, systems design, and equipment selection are studied.Prerequisites: HVC122HVC223HVAC SYS OPER & TRBLSHT- HEAT3 Credit HoursHeating equipment and system operation and studied together with development of problem solving techniques. Through the use of laboratory demonstrations, measurements, observations and experiments with HVAC systems and components the student learns proper system diagnosis and repair procedures. Prerequisites: HVC122HVC224HVAC SYS OP & TRBLSHT- COOLING3 Credit HoursCooling equipment and systems operation are studied together with development of problem solving techniques. Through the use of laboratory demonstrations, measurements, observations and experiments with HVAC systems and components, the student learns proper system diagnosis and repair procedures.Prerequisites: HVC122HVC226SHEET METAL LAYOUT II3 Credit HoursCovers layout, forming and fabrication of basic sheet metal ductwork fittings and use of equipment to accomplish these tasks. Topics include: the fabrication of square/round sheet metal ductwork, tapers, transitions, and offsets; the development of geometrical elements of structures, their intersections by the radial line, and triangulation methods of sheet metal layout.Prerequisites: or MST132, HVC123HVC227HVAC FIELD INSTALL TECH & PROC4 Credit HoursLaboratory intensive introduction to air conditioning system field installation techniques and procedures.Corequisites: HVC122HVC228HVAC SYS AIRFLOW & DUCT SIZING1 Credit HoursA detailed examination of air and its properties and HVAC system airflow principles along with duct sizing are presented. As a final project, a properly sized duct system is designed given equipment performance data.Prerequisites: MTH101HVC229AIR CONDITNING REFRIG CYCLE1 Credit HoursThe refrigeration cycle is presented together with the operation of compressors and metering devices. Equipment studied includes residential air conditioning and heat pumps, their principles of operation, their components and auxiliary devices, and performance ratings.HVC230HVAC RESIDENTIAL EQUIP SIZING1 Credit HoursThis course provides the HVAC student with a powerful, efficient, and highly accurate method of load estimating and duct selection. The software covered in this course simplifies a very complex and time-consuming task of manually calculating the estimated load with the Right J software package. Outside classwork may be assigned.HVC231HVAC MOTORS AND COMPRESSORS1 Credit HoursMotors and compressor types, designs, applications, and failure modes are studied. Heavy emphasis is placed on failure symptoms, causes and resolution. Actual failed motors and compressors are examined and probable causes and remedies determined.HVC232ADVANCED HVAC APP & CONTROLS3 Credit HoursHVAC equipment application design concentrating on commercial and light commercial systems is presented. Roof-top units, economizers, water chillers, air handling units and IAQ are covered. Commercial system controls and zone controls including residential zoning are studied.Prerequisites: HVC227, HVC222HVC233HVAC BID SPECIFICATION3 Credit HoursThis course of study will make use of actual historic construction industry plans and specifications. The student will be taken through the entire estimation process including work and technical specification reading and comprehension, acquisition of bids and calculation of pricing, preparation of the bid, formatting the bid according to specifications and accepted standards and delivery of a comprehensive bid quotation. Labor rates, available workforce, travel time, completion dates, subcontracts, bonds, accepted alternates, project value and how these items affect the delivered quotation will be introduced during the class exercises.Prerequisites: HVC222HVC234HVAC ELECTRICAL SYS & APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course provides the knowledge and skills to understand and safely install, service, and troubleshoot HVAC/R electrical circuits and electronics. Basic electrical foundation fundamentals are provided. HVAC/R electricity and electronic circuits are covered in depth. A focus on proper meter usage is engrained in the process. Motors, controls, and other electrical/electronic devices are covered also. The sequence of operation and diagnostic trouble-shooting, utilizing pictorial, schematic, and hands on approaches are provided.Prerequisites: or MTH101, MTH103Corequisites: HVC121HVC235REFRIGERATION3 Credit HoursA basic understanding of mechanical refrigeration from safety to cryogenics is presented. The refrigeration cycle, components, controls, in instrumentation, installation, servicing, and troubleshooting are studied. Various components including the compressor, condenser, filter-dryer, and refrigeration controls are studied in detailHVC236ADV HVAC ELECTRICAL APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course encompasses complex HVAC control circuitry schemes, including microprocessor controlled as used on large chillers, large tonnage DX, and DDC controls. The student outcome is full understanding of control functions, sequence of operation, and troubleshooting skills applicable to complex HVAC circuitry. This ensures that the student has the ability to systematically and logically troubleshoot these complex systems with efficiency and accuracy.Prerequisites: HVC234
HVC122HVAC PRINCIPLES II3 Credit HoursAn in depth study of the main principles of HVAC. Beginning with safety, topics covered include piping, refrigeration piping, the refrigerant cycle, and refrigerant handling. Also studied are duct sizing and layout, air test and balance, including blower drives and system components. Heating and cooling loads will be discussed. Special attention will be given to electrical wiring and controls and troubleshooting.Corequisites: HVC121
HVC123SHEET METAL LAYOUT I3 Credit HoursThis course covers layout and forming of basic sheet metal fittings using drawing equipment and construction paper. Topics include square/round ductwork, tapers, transitions and offsets.HVC124MOBILE CAB CLIMATE CNTL SYS/AP2 Credit HoursThis course will provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the safe installation, start-up, service, and field repair of the MacBone Industries Ltd. Mobile Heating/AC Unit. The refrigeration cycle and leak detection/repair will be covered: including brazing, evacuation, and charging. At course conclusion of this course the mobile (Automotive) EPA refrigerant handling testing & certification will be conducted.HVC221HVAC FURNACE COMBUSTION PRINC2 Credit HoursThe National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA54) will be used as the basis for this course of study. Subjects covered will include appliance venting and vent sizing, combustion air requirements and sizing, mechanical room configuration and equipment location. Published manufacturer installation procedures will be a significant part of this course.HVC222HVAC DESIGN & APPLICATION3 Credit HoursThe student's understanding of heat transfer will be expanded to encompass application. The principles of thermodynamics, psychometrics, and calculating heating and cooling loads are emphasized. Heating, venting and combustion air will be included. Reading plans and specification, systems design, and equipment selection are studied.Prerequisites: HVC122HVC223HVAC SYS OPER & TRBLSHT- HEAT3 Credit HoursHeating equipment and system operation and studied together with development of problem solving techniques. Through the use of laboratory demonstrations, measurements, observations and experiments with HVAC systems and components the student learns proper system diagnosis and repair procedures. Prerequisites: HVC122HVC224HVAC SYS OP & TRBLSHT- COOLING3 Credit HoursCooling equipment and systems operation are studied together with development of problem solving techniques. Through the use of laboratory demonstrations, measurements, observations and experiments with HVAC systems and components, the student learns proper system diagnosis and repair procedures.Prerequisites: HVC122HVC226SHEET METAL LAYOUT II3 Credit HoursCovers layout, forming and fabrication of basic sheet metal ductwork fittings and use of equipment to accomplish these tasks. Topics include: the fabrication of square/round sheet metal ductwork, tapers, transitions, and offsets; the development of geometrical elements of structures, their intersections by the radial line, and triangulation methods of sheet metal layout.Prerequisites: or MST132, HVC123HVC227HVAC FIELD INSTALL TECH & PROC4 Credit HoursLaboratory intensive introduction to air conditioning system field installation techniques and procedures.Corequisites: HVC122HVC228HVAC SYS AIRFLOW & DUCT SIZING1 Credit HoursA detailed examination of air and its properties and HVAC system airflow principles along with duct sizing are presented. As a final project, a properly sized duct system is designed given equipment performance data.Prerequisites: MTH101HVC229AIR CONDITNING REFRIG CYCLE1 Credit HoursThe refrigeration cycle is presented together with the operation of compressors and metering devices. Equipment studied includes residential air conditioning and heat pumps, their principles of operation, their components and auxiliary devices, and performance ratings.HVC230HVAC RESIDENTIAL EQUIP SIZING1 Credit HoursThis course provides the HVAC student with a powerful, efficient, and highly accurate method of load estimating and duct selection. The software covered in this course simplifies a very complex and time-consuming task of manually calculating the estimated load with the Right J software package. Outside classwork may be assigned.HVC231HVAC MOTORS AND COMPRESSORS1 Credit HoursMotors and compressor types, designs, applications, and failure modes are studied. Heavy emphasis is placed on failure symptoms, causes and resolution. Actual failed motors and compressors are examined and probable causes and remedies determined.HVC232ADVANCED HVAC APP & CONTROLS3 Credit HoursHVAC equipment application design concentrating on commercial and light commercial systems is presented. Roof-top units, economizers, water chillers, air handling units and IAQ are covered. Commercial system controls and zone controls including residential zoning are studied.Prerequisites: HVC227, HVC222HVC233HVAC BID SPECIFICATION3 Credit HoursThis course of study will make use of actual historic construction industry plans and specifications. The student will be taken through the entire estimation process including work and technical specification reading and comprehension, acquisition of bids and calculation of pricing, preparation of the bid, formatting the bid according to specifications and accepted standards and delivery of a comprehensive bid quotation. Labor rates, available workforce, travel time, completion dates, subcontracts, bonds, accepted alternates, project value and how these items affect the delivered quotation will be introduced during the class exercises.Prerequisites: HVC222HVC234HVAC ELECTRICAL SYS & APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course provides the knowledge and skills to understand and safely install, service, and troubleshoot HVAC/R electrical circuits and electronics. Basic electrical foundation fundamentals are provided. HVAC/R electricity and electronic circuits are covered in depth. A focus on proper meter usage is engrained in the process. Motors, controls, and other electrical/electronic devices are covered also. The sequence of operation and diagnostic trouble-shooting, utilizing pictorial, schematic, and hands on approaches are provided.Prerequisites: or MTH101, MTH103Corequisites: HVC121HVC235REFRIGERATION3 Credit HoursA basic understanding of mechanical refrigeration from safety to cryogenics is presented. The refrigeration cycle, components, controls, in instrumentation, installation, servicing, and troubleshooting are studied. Various components including the compressor, condenser, filter-dryer, and refrigeration controls are studied in detailHVC236ADV HVAC ELECTRICAL APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course encompasses complex HVAC control circuitry schemes, including microprocessor controlled as used on large chillers, large tonnage DX, and DDC controls. The student outcome is full understanding of control functions, sequence of operation, and troubleshooting skills applicable to complex HVAC circuitry. This ensures that the student has the ability to systematically and logically troubleshoot these complex systems with efficiency and accuracy.Prerequisites: HVC234
HVC124MOBILE CAB CLIMATE CNTL SYS/AP2 Credit HoursThis course will provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the safe installation, start-up, service, and field repair of the MacBone Industries Ltd. Mobile Heating/AC Unit. The refrigeration cycle and leak detection/repair will be covered: including brazing, evacuation, and charging. At course conclusion of this course the mobile (Automotive) EPA refrigerant handling testing & certification will be conducted.HVC221HVAC FURNACE COMBUSTION PRINC2 Credit HoursThe National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA54) will be used as the basis for this course of study. Subjects covered will include appliance venting and vent sizing, combustion air requirements and sizing, mechanical room configuration and equipment location. Published manufacturer installation procedures will be a significant part of this course.HVC222HVAC DESIGN & APPLICATION3 Credit HoursThe student's understanding of heat transfer will be expanded to encompass application. The principles of thermodynamics, psychometrics, and calculating heating and cooling loads are emphasized. Heating, venting and combustion air will be included. Reading plans and specification, systems design, and equipment selection are studied.Prerequisites: HVC122HVC223HVAC SYS OPER & TRBLSHT- HEAT3 Credit HoursHeating equipment and system operation and studied together with development of problem solving techniques. Through the use of laboratory demonstrations, measurements, observations and experiments with HVAC systems and components the student learns proper system diagnosis and repair procedures. Prerequisites: HVC122HVC224HVAC SYS OP & TRBLSHT- COOLING3 Credit HoursCooling equipment and systems operation are studied together with development of problem solving techniques. Through the use of laboratory demonstrations, measurements, observations and experiments with HVAC systems and components, the student learns proper system diagnosis and repair procedures.Prerequisites: HVC122HVC226SHEET METAL LAYOUT II3 Credit HoursCovers layout, forming and fabrication of basic sheet metal ductwork fittings and use of equipment to accomplish these tasks. Topics include: the fabrication of square/round sheet metal ductwork, tapers, transitions, and offsets; the development of geometrical elements of structures, their intersections by the radial line, and triangulation methods of sheet metal layout.Prerequisites: or MST132, HVC123HVC227HVAC FIELD INSTALL TECH & PROC4 Credit HoursLaboratory intensive introduction to air conditioning system field installation techniques and procedures.Corequisites: HVC122HVC228HVAC SYS AIRFLOW & DUCT SIZING1 Credit HoursA detailed examination of air and its properties and HVAC system airflow principles along with duct sizing are presented. As a final project, a properly sized duct system is designed given equipment performance data.Prerequisites: MTH101HVC229AIR CONDITNING REFRIG CYCLE1 Credit HoursThe refrigeration cycle is presented together with the operation of compressors and metering devices. Equipment studied includes residential air conditioning and heat pumps, their principles of operation, their components and auxiliary devices, and performance ratings.HVC230HVAC RESIDENTIAL EQUIP SIZING1 Credit HoursThis course provides the HVAC student with a powerful, efficient, and highly accurate method of load estimating and duct selection. The software covered in this course simplifies a very complex and time-consuming task of manually calculating the estimated load with the Right J software package. Outside classwork may be assigned.HVC231HVAC MOTORS AND COMPRESSORS1 Credit HoursMotors and compressor types, designs, applications, and failure modes are studied. Heavy emphasis is placed on failure symptoms, causes and resolution. Actual failed motors and compressors are examined and probable causes and remedies determined.HVC232ADVANCED HVAC APP & CONTROLS3 Credit HoursHVAC equipment application design concentrating on commercial and light commercial systems is presented. Roof-top units, economizers, water chillers, air handling units and IAQ are covered. Commercial system controls and zone controls including residential zoning are studied.Prerequisites: HVC227, HVC222HVC233HVAC BID SPECIFICATION3 Credit HoursThis course of study will make use of actual historic construction industry plans and specifications. The student will be taken through the entire estimation process including work and technical specification reading and comprehension, acquisition of bids and calculation of pricing, preparation of the bid, formatting the bid according to specifications and accepted standards and delivery of a comprehensive bid quotation. Labor rates, available workforce, travel time, completion dates, subcontracts, bonds, accepted alternates, project value and how these items affect the delivered quotation will be introduced during the class exercises.Prerequisites: HVC222HVC234HVAC ELECTRICAL SYS & APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course provides the knowledge and skills to understand and safely install, service, and troubleshoot HVAC/R electrical circuits and electronics. Basic electrical foundation fundamentals are provided. HVAC/R electricity and electronic circuits are covered in depth. A focus on proper meter usage is engrained in the process. Motors, controls, and other electrical/electronic devices are covered also. The sequence of operation and diagnostic trouble-shooting, utilizing pictorial, schematic, and hands on approaches are provided.Prerequisites: or MTH101, MTH103Corequisites: HVC121HVC235REFRIGERATION3 Credit HoursA basic understanding of mechanical refrigeration from safety to cryogenics is presented. The refrigeration cycle, components, controls, in instrumentation, installation, servicing, and troubleshooting are studied. Various components including the compressor, condenser, filter-dryer, and refrigeration controls are studied in detailHVC236ADV HVAC ELECTRICAL APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course encompasses complex HVAC control circuitry schemes, including microprocessor controlled as used on large chillers, large tonnage DX, and DDC controls. The student outcome is full understanding of control functions, sequence of operation, and troubleshooting skills applicable to complex HVAC circuitry. This ensures that the student has the ability to systematically and logically troubleshoot these complex systems with efficiency and accuracy.Prerequisites: HVC234
HVC221HVAC FURNACE COMBUSTION PRINC2 Credit HoursThe National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA54) will be used as the basis for this course of study. Subjects covered will include appliance venting and vent sizing, combustion air requirements and sizing, mechanical room configuration and equipment location. Published manufacturer installation procedures will be a significant part of this course.HVC222HVAC DESIGN & APPLICATION3 Credit HoursThe student's understanding of heat transfer will be expanded to encompass application. The principles of thermodynamics, psychometrics, and calculating heating and cooling loads are emphasized. Heating, venting and combustion air will be included. Reading plans and specification, systems design, and equipment selection are studied.Prerequisites: HVC122HVC223HVAC SYS OPER & TRBLSHT- HEAT3 Credit HoursHeating equipment and system operation and studied together with development of problem solving techniques. Through the use of laboratory demonstrations, measurements, observations and experiments with HVAC systems and components the student learns proper system diagnosis and repair procedures. Prerequisites: HVC122HVC224HVAC SYS OP & TRBLSHT- COOLING3 Credit HoursCooling equipment and systems operation are studied together with development of problem solving techniques. Through the use of laboratory demonstrations, measurements, observations and experiments with HVAC systems and components, the student learns proper system diagnosis and repair procedures.Prerequisites: HVC122HVC226SHEET METAL LAYOUT II3 Credit HoursCovers layout, forming and fabrication of basic sheet metal ductwork fittings and use of equipment to accomplish these tasks. Topics include: the fabrication of square/round sheet metal ductwork, tapers, transitions, and offsets; the development of geometrical elements of structures, their intersections by the radial line, and triangulation methods of sheet metal layout.Prerequisites: or MST132, HVC123HVC227HVAC FIELD INSTALL TECH & PROC4 Credit HoursLaboratory intensive introduction to air conditioning system field installation techniques and procedures.Corequisites: HVC122HVC228HVAC SYS AIRFLOW & DUCT SIZING1 Credit HoursA detailed examination of air and its properties and HVAC system airflow principles along with duct sizing are presented. As a final project, a properly sized duct system is designed given equipment performance data.Prerequisites: MTH101HVC229AIR CONDITNING REFRIG CYCLE1 Credit HoursThe refrigeration cycle is presented together with the operation of compressors and metering devices. Equipment studied includes residential air conditioning and heat pumps, their principles of operation, their components and auxiliary devices, and performance ratings.HVC230HVAC RESIDENTIAL EQUIP SIZING1 Credit HoursThis course provides the HVAC student with a powerful, efficient, and highly accurate method of load estimating and duct selection. The software covered in this course simplifies a very complex and time-consuming task of manually calculating the estimated load with the Right J software package. Outside classwork may be assigned.HVC231HVAC MOTORS AND COMPRESSORS1 Credit HoursMotors and compressor types, designs, applications, and failure modes are studied. Heavy emphasis is placed on failure symptoms, causes and resolution. Actual failed motors and compressors are examined and probable causes and remedies determined.HVC232ADVANCED HVAC APP & CONTROLS3 Credit HoursHVAC equipment application design concentrating on commercial and light commercial systems is presented. Roof-top units, economizers, water chillers, air handling units and IAQ are covered. Commercial system controls and zone controls including residential zoning are studied.Prerequisites: HVC227, HVC222HVC233HVAC BID SPECIFICATION3 Credit HoursThis course of study will make use of actual historic construction industry plans and specifications. The student will be taken through the entire estimation process including work and technical specification reading and comprehension, acquisition of bids and calculation of pricing, preparation of the bid, formatting the bid according to specifications and accepted standards and delivery of a comprehensive bid quotation. Labor rates, available workforce, travel time, completion dates, subcontracts, bonds, accepted alternates, project value and how these items affect the delivered quotation will be introduced during the class exercises.Prerequisites: HVC222HVC234HVAC ELECTRICAL SYS & APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course provides the knowledge and skills to understand and safely install, service, and troubleshoot HVAC/R electrical circuits and electronics. Basic electrical foundation fundamentals are provided. HVAC/R electricity and electronic circuits are covered in depth. A focus on proper meter usage is engrained in the process. Motors, controls, and other electrical/electronic devices are covered also. The sequence of operation and diagnostic trouble-shooting, utilizing pictorial, schematic, and hands on approaches are provided.Prerequisites: or MTH101, MTH103Corequisites: HVC121HVC235REFRIGERATION3 Credit HoursA basic understanding of mechanical refrigeration from safety to cryogenics is presented. The refrigeration cycle, components, controls, in instrumentation, installation, servicing, and troubleshooting are studied. Various components including the compressor, condenser, filter-dryer, and refrigeration controls are studied in detailHVC236ADV HVAC ELECTRICAL APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course encompasses complex HVAC control circuitry schemes, including microprocessor controlled as used on large chillers, large tonnage DX, and DDC controls. The student outcome is full understanding of control functions, sequence of operation, and troubleshooting skills applicable to complex HVAC circuitry. This ensures that the student has the ability to systematically and logically troubleshoot these complex systems with efficiency and accuracy.Prerequisites: HVC234
HVC222HVAC DESIGN & APPLICATION3 Credit HoursThe student's understanding of heat transfer will be expanded to encompass application. The principles of thermodynamics, psychometrics, and calculating heating and cooling loads are emphasized. Heating, venting and combustion air will be included. Reading plans and specification, systems design, and equipment selection are studied.Prerequisites: HVC122
HVC223HVAC SYS OPER & TRBLSHT- HEAT3 Credit HoursHeating equipment and system operation and studied together with development of problem solving techniques. Through the use of laboratory demonstrations, measurements, observations and experiments with HVAC systems and components the student learns proper system diagnosis and repair procedures. Prerequisites: HVC122
HVC224HVAC SYS OP & TRBLSHT- COOLING3 Credit HoursCooling equipment and systems operation are studied together with development of problem solving techniques. Through the use of laboratory demonstrations, measurements, observations and experiments with HVAC systems and components, the student learns proper system diagnosis and repair procedures.Prerequisites: HVC122
HVC226SHEET METAL LAYOUT II3 Credit HoursCovers layout, forming and fabrication of basic sheet metal ductwork fittings and use of equipment to accomplish these tasks. Topics include: the fabrication of square/round sheet metal ductwork, tapers, transitions, and offsets; the development of geometrical elements of structures, their intersections by the radial line, and triangulation methods of sheet metal layout.Prerequisites: or MST132, HVC123
HVC227HVAC FIELD INSTALL TECH & PROC4 Credit HoursLaboratory intensive introduction to air conditioning system field installation techniques and procedures.Corequisites: HVC122
HVC228HVAC SYS AIRFLOW & DUCT SIZING1 Credit HoursA detailed examination of air and its properties and HVAC system airflow principles along with duct sizing are presented. As a final project, a properly sized duct system is designed given equipment performance data.Prerequisites: MTH101
HVC229AIR CONDITNING REFRIG CYCLE1 Credit HoursThe refrigeration cycle is presented together with the operation of compressors and metering devices. Equipment studied includes residential air conditioning and heat pumps, their principles of operation, their components and auxiliary devices, and performance ratings.HVC230HVAC RESIDENTIAL EQUIP SIZING1 Credit HoursThis course provides the HVAC student with a powerful, efficient, and highly accurate method of load estimating and duct selection. The software covered in this course simplifies a very complex and time-consuming task of manually calculating the estimated load with the Right J software package. Outside classwork may be assigned.HVC231HVAC MOTORS AND COMPRESSORS1 Credit HoursMotors and compressor types, designs, applications, and failure modes are studied. Heavy emphasis is placed on failure symptoms, causes and resolution. Actual failed motors and compressors are examined and probable causes and remedies determined.HVC232ADVANCED HVAC APP & CONTROLS3 Credit HoursHVAC equipment application design concentrating on commercial and light commercial systems is presented. Roof-top units, economizers, water chillers, air handling units and IAQ are covered. Commercial system controls and zone controls including residential zoning are studied.Prerequisites: HVC227, HVC222HVC233HVAC BID SPECIFICATION3 Credit HoursThis course of study will make use of actual historic construction industry plans and specifications. The student will be taken through the entire estimation process including work and technical specification reading and comprehension, acquisition of bids and calculation of pricing, preparation of the bid, formatting the bid according to specifications and accepted standards and delivery of a comprehensive bid quotation. Labor rates, available workforce, travel time, completion dates, subcontracts, bonds, accepted alternates, project value and how these items affect the delivered quotation will be introduced during the class exercises.Prerequisites: HVC222HVC234HVAC ELECTRICAL SYS & APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course provides the knowledge and skills to understand and safely install, service, and troubleshoot HVAC/R electrical circuits and electronics. Basic electrical foundation fundamentals are provided. HVAC/R electricity and electronic circuits are covered in depth. A focus on proper meter usage is engrained in the process. Motors, controls, and other electrical/electronic devices are covered also. The sequence of operation and diagnostic trouble-shooting, utilizing pictorial, schematic, and hands on approaches are provided.Prerequisites: or MTH101, MTH103Corequisites: HVC121HVC235REFRIGERATION3 Credit HoursA basic understanding of mechanical refrigeration from safety to cryogenics is presented. The refrigeration cycle, components, controls, in instrumentation, installation, servicing, and troubleshooting are studied. Various components including the compressor, condenser, filter-dryer, and refrigeration controls are studied in detailHVC236ADV HVAC ELECTRICAL APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course encompasses complex HVAC control circuitry schemes, including microprocessor controlled as used on large chillers, large tonnage DX, and DDC controls. The student outcome is full understanding of control functions, sequence of operation, and troubleshooting skills applicable to complex HVAC circuitry. This ensures that the student has the ability to systematically and logically troubleshoot these complex systems with efficiency and accuracy.Prerequisites: HVC234
HVC230HVAC RESIDENTIAL EQUIP SIZING1 Credit HoursThis course provides the HVAC student with a powerful, efficient, and highly accurate method of load estimating and duct selection. The software covered in this course simplifies a very complex and time-consuming task of manually calculating the estimated load with the Right J software package. Outside classwork may be assigned.HVC231HVAC MOTORS AND COMPRESSORS1 Credit HoursMotors and compressor types, designs, applications, and failure modes are studied. Heavy emphasis is placed on failure symptoms, causes and resolution. Actual failed motors and compressors are examined and probable causes and remedies determined.HVC232ADVANCED HVAC APP & CONTROLS3 Credit HoursHVAC equipment application design concentrating on commercial and light commercial systems is presented. Roof-top units, economizers, water chillers, air handling units and IAQ are covered. Commercial system controls and zone controls including residential zoning are studied.Prerequisites: HVC227, HVC222HVC233HVAC BID SPECIFICATION3 Credit HoursThis course of study will make use of actual historic construction industry plans and specifications. The student will be taken through the entire estimation process including work and technical specification reading and comprehension, acquisition of bids and calculation of pricing, preparation of the bid, formatting the bid according to specifications and accepted standards and delivery of a comprehensive bid quotation. Labor rates, available workforce, travel time, completion dates, subcontracts, bonds, accepted alternates, project value and how these items affect the delivered quotation will be introduced during the class exercises.Prerequisites: HVC222HVC234HVAC ELECTRICAL SYS & APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course provides the knowledge and skills to understand and safely install, service, and troubleshoot HVAC/R electrical circuits and electronics. Basic electrical foundation fundamentals are provided. HVAC/R electricity and electronic circuits are covered in depth. A focus on proper meter usage is engrained in the process. Motors, controls, and other electrical/electronic devices are covered also. The sequence of operation and diagnostic trouble-shooting, utilizing pictorial, schematic, and hands on approaches are provided.Prerequisites: or MTH101, MTH103Corequisites: HVC121HVC235REFRIGERATION3 Credit HoursA basic understanding of mechanical refrigeration from safety to cryogenics is presented. The refrigeration cycle, components, controls, in instrumentation, installation, servicing, and troubleshooting are studied. Various components including the compressor, condenser, filter-dryer, and refrigeration controls are studied in detailHVC236ADV HVAC ELECTRICAL APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course encompasses complex HVAC control circuitry schemes, including microprocessor controlled as used on large chillers, large tonnage DX, and DDC controls. The student outcome is full understanding of control functions, sequence of operation, and troubleshooting skills applicable to complex HVAC circuitry. This ensures that the student has the ability to systematically and logically troubleshoot these complex systems with efficiency and accuracy.Prerequisites: HVC234
HVC231HVAC MOTORS AND COMPRESSORS1 Credit HoursMotors and compressor types, designs, applications, and failure modes are studied. Heavy emphasis is placed on failure symptoms, causes and resolution. Actual failed motors and compressors are examined and probable causes and remedies determined.HVC232ADVANCED HVAC APP & CONTROLS3 Credit HoursHVAC equipment application design concentrating on commercial and light commercial systems is presented. Roof-top units, economizers, water chillers, air handling units and IAQ are covered. Commercial system controls and zone controls including residential zoning are studied.Prerequisites: HVC227, HVC222HVC233HVAC BID SPECIFICATION3 Credit HoursThis course of study will make use of actual historic construction industry plans and specifications. The student will be taken through the entire estimation process including work and technical specification reading and comprehension, acquisition of bids and calculation of pricing, preparation of the bid, formatting the bid according to specifications and accepted standards and delivery of a comprehensive bid quotation. Labor rates, available workforce, travel time, completion dates, subcontracts, bonds, accepted alternates, project value and how these items affect the delivered quotation will be introduced during the class exercises.Prerequisites: HVC222HVC234HVAC ELECTRICAL SYS & APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course provides the knowledge and skills to understand and safely install, service, and troubleshoot HVAC/R electrical circuits and electronics. Basic electrical foundation fundamentals are provided. HVAC/R electricity and electronic circuits are covered in depth. A focus on proper meter usage is engrained in the process. Motors, controls, and other electrical/electronic devices are covered also. The sequence of operation and diagnostic trouble-shooting, utilizing pictorial, schematic, and hands on approaches are provided.Prerequisites: or MTH101, MTH103Corequisites: HVC121HVC235REFRIGERATION3 Credit HoursA basic understanding of mechanical refrigeration from safety to cryogenics is presented. The refrigeration cycle, components, controls, in instrumentation, installation, servicing, and troubleshooting are studied. Various components including the compressor, condenser, filter-dryer, and refrigeration controls are studied in detailHVC236ADV HVAC ELECTRICAL APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course encompasses complex HVAC control circuitry schemes, including microprocessor controlled as used on large chillers, large tonnage DX, and DDC controls. The student outcome is full understanding of control functions, sequence of operation, and troubleshooting skills applicable to complex HVAC circuitry. This ensures that the student has the ability to systematically and logically troubleshoot these complex systems with efficiency and accuracy.Prerequisites: HVC234
HVC232ADVANCED HVAC APP & CONTROLS3 Credit HoursHVAC equipment application design concentrating on commercial and light commercial systems is presented. Roof-top units, economizers, water chillers, air handling units and IAQ are covered. Commercial system controls and zone controls including residential zoning are studied.Prerequisites: HVC227, HVC222
HVC233HVAC BID SPECIFICATION3 Credit HoursThis course of study will make use of actual historic construction industry plans and specifications. The student will be taken through the entire estimation process including work and technical specification reading and comprehension, acquisition of bids and calculation of pricing, preparation of the bid, formatting the bid according to specifications and accepted standards and delivery of a comprehensive bid quotation. Labor rates, available workforce, travel time, completion dates, subcontracts, bonds, accepted alternates, project value and how these items affect the delivered quotation will be introduced during the class exercises.Prerequisites: HVC222
HVC234HVAC ELECTRICAL SYS & APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course provides the knowledge and skills to understand and safely install, service, and troubleshoot HVAC/R electrical circuits and electronics. Basic electrical foundation fundamentals are provided. HVAC/R electricity and electronic circuits are covered in depth. A focus on proper meter usage is engrained in the process. Motors, controls, and other electrical/electronic devices are covered also. The sequence of operation and diagnostic trouble-shooting, utilizing pictorial, schematic, and hands on approaches are provided.Prerequisites: or MTH101, MTH103Corequisites: HVC121
HVC235REFRIGERATION3 Credit HoursA basic understanding of mechanical refrigeration from safety to cryogenics is presented. The refrigeration cycle, components, controls, in instrumentation, installation, servicing, and troubleshooting are studied. Various components including the compressor, condenser, filter-dryer, and refrigeration controls are studied in detailHVC236ADV HVAC ELECTRICAL APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course encompasses complex HVAC control circuitry schemes, including microprocessor controlled as used on large chillers, large tonnage DX, and DDC controls. The student outcome is full understanding of control functions, sequence of operation, and troubleshooting skills applicable to complex HVAC circuitry. This ensures that the student has the ability to systematically and logically troubleshoot these complex systems with efficiency and accuracy.Prerequisites: HVC234
HVC236ADV HVAC ELECTRICAL APPLIC3 Credit HoursThis course encompasses complex HVAC control circuitry schemes, including microprocessor controlled as used on large chillers, large tonnage DX, and DDC controls. The student outcome is full understanding of control functions, sequence of operation, and troubleshooting skills applicable to complex HVAC circuitry. This ensures that the student has the ability to systematically and logically troubleshoot these complex systems with efficiency and accuracy.Prerequisites: HVC234
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