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Hrs Per Week: |
Sem Hrs: |
| Prefix No |
Course Name |
Class |
Lab |
Clin/Exp |
Credit |
| AHR 110 |
Intro to Refrigeration |
2.0 |
6.0 |
0.0 |
5.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the basic refrigeration process used
in mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Topics include
terminology, safety, and identification and function of components;
refrigeration cycle; and tools and instrumentation used in mechanical
refrigeration systems. Upon completion, students should be able to
identify refrigeration systems and components, explain the refrigeration
process, and use the tools and instrumentation of the trade. |
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| AHR 111 |
HVACR Electricity |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces electricity as it applies to HVACR
equipment. Emphasis is placed on power sources, interaction of electrical
components, wiring of simple circuits, and the use of electrical test
equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate good
wiring practices and the ability to read simple wiring diagrams. |
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| AHR 112 |
Heating Technology |
2.0 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers the fundamentals of heating including
oil, gas, and electric heating systems. Topics include safety, tools and
instrumentation, system operating characteristics, installation
techniques, efficiency testing, electrical power, and control systems.
Upon completion, students should be able to explain the basic oil, gas,
and electrical heating systems and describe the major components of a
heating system. |
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| AHR 113 |
Comfort Cooling |
2.0 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers the installation procedures, system
operations, and maintenance of residential and light commercial comfort
cooling systems. Topics include terminology, component operation, and
testing and repair of equipment used to control and produce assured
comfort levels. Upon completion, students should be able to use
psychometrics, manufacturer specifications, and test instruments to
determine proper system operation. |
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| AHR 114 |
Heat Pump Technology |
2.0 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
| Prerequisites: AHR 110 or AHR 113 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers the principles of air source and water
source heat pumps. Emphasis is placed on safety, modes of operation,
defrost systems, refrigerant charging, and system performance. Upon
completion, students should be able to understand and analyze system
performance and perform routine service procedures. |
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| AHR 130 |
HVAC Controls |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: AHR 111 or ELC 111 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers the types of controls found in
residential and commercial comfort systems. Topics include electrical and
electronic controls, control schematics and diagrams, test instruments,
and analysis and troubleshooting of electrical systems. Upon completion,
students should be able to diagnose and repair common residential and
commercial comfort system controls. |
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| AHR 133 |
HVAC Servicing |
2.0 |
6.0 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: AHR 112 or AHR 113 |
| This course covers the maintenance and servicing of HVAC
equipment. Topics include testing, adjusting, maintaining, and
troubleshooting HVAC equipment and record keeping. Upon completion,
students should be able to adjust, maintain, and service HVAC equipment. |
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| AHR 140 |
All-Weather Systems |
1.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: AHR 112 or AHR 113 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers the principles of combination heating and
cooling systems including gas-electric, all-electric, and oil-electric
systems. Topics include PTAC's and package and split-system units. Upon
completion, students should be able to understand systems performance and
perform routine maintenance procedures. |
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| AHR 180 |
HVACR Customer Relations |
1.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces common business and customer relation
practices that may be encountered in HVACR. Topics include business
practices, appearance of self and vehicle, ways of handling customer
complaints, invoices, telephone communications, and warranties. Upon
completion, students should be able to present themselves to customers in
a professional manner, understand how the business operates, complete
invoices, and handle complaints. |
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| AHR 210 |
Residential Building Code |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers the residential building codes that are
applicable to the design and installation of HVAC systems. Topics include
current residential codes as applied to HVAC design, service, and
installation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the
correct usage of residential building codes that apply to specific areas
of the HVAC trade. |
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| AHR 211 |
Residential System Design |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the principles and concepts of
conventional residential heating and cooling system design. Topics include
heating and cooling load estimating, basic psychometrics, equipment
selection, duct system selection, and system design. Upon completion,
students should be able to design a basic residential heating and cooling
system. |
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| AHR 212 |
Advanced Comfort Systems |
2.0 |
6.0 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
| Prerequisites: AHR 114 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers water-cooled comfort systems,
water-source/geothermal heat pumps, and high efficiency heat pump systems
including variable speed drives and controls. Emphasis is placed on the
application, installation, and servicing of water-source systems and the
mechanical and electronic control components of advanced comfort systems.
Upon completion, students should be able to test, analyze, and
troubleshoot water-cooled comfort systems, water-source/geothermal heat
pumps, and high efficiency heat pumps. |
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| AHR 215 |
Commercial HVAC Controls |
1.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: AHR 111 or ELC 111 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces HVAC control systems used in
commercial applications. Topics include electric/electronic control
systems, pneumatic control systems, DDC temperature sensors, humidity
sensors, pressure sensors, wiring, controllers, actuators, and controlled
devices. Upon completion, students should be able to verify or correct the
performance of common control systems with regard to sequence of operation
and safety. |
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| AHR 240 |
Hydronic Heating |
1.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: AHR 112 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers the accepted procedures for proper
design, installation, and balance of hydronic heating systems for
residential or commercial buildings. Topics include heating equipment;
pump, terminal unit, and accessory selection; piping system selection and
design; and pipe sizing and troubleshooting. Upon completion, students
should be able to assist with the proper design, installation, and balance
of typical hydronic systems. |
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| AHR 250 |
HVAC System Diagnostics |
0.0 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: AHR 212 |
| This course is a comprehensive study of air conditioning,
heating, and refrigeration system diagnostics and corrective measures.
Topics include advanced system analysis, measurement of operating
efficiency, and inspection and correction of all major system components.
Upon completion, students should be able to restore a residential or
commercial AHR system so that it operates at or near manufacturers'
specifications. |
