Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Degree (A35100)
Fall Semester 1
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
AHR 110 - Introduction to Refrigeration
AHR 110 - Introduction to Refrigeration
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.
Class: 2.00 Lab: 6.00
Credits: 5.00
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2.00 |
6.00 |
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5.00 |
AHR 113 - Comfort Cooling
AHR 113 - Comfort Cooling
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 psychrometrics,
manufacturer specifications, and test instruments to determine proper system operation.
Class: 2.00 Lab: 4.00
Credits: 4.00
|
2.00 |
4.00 |
|
4.00 |
ELC 111 - Introduction to Electricity
ELC 111 - Introduction to Electricity
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electricity and test equipment
to non-electrical/electronics majors. Topics include basic DC and AC principles (voltage,
resistance, current, impedance); components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors);
power; and operation of test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able
to construct and analyze simple DC and AC circuits using electrical test equipment.
Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
2.00 |
|
3.00 |
-OR- AHR 111 - HVACR Electricity
AHR 111 - HVACR Electricity
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.
Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
2.00 |
|
3.00 |
AHR 114 - Heat Pump Technology
AHR 114 - Heat Pump Technology
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.
Prerequisites: Take One: AHR-110 or AHR-113
Class: 2.00 Lab: 4.00
Credits: 4.00
|
2.00 |
4.00 |
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4.00 |
AHR 160 - Refrigerant Certification
AHR 160 - Refrigerant Certification
This course covers the requirements for the EPA certification examinations. Topics
include small appliances, high pressure systems, and low pressure systems. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of refrigerants and be prepared for
the EPA certification examinations.
Class: 1.00
Credits: 1.00
|
1.00 |
|
|
1.00 |
AHR 130 - HVAC Controls
AHR 130 - HVAC Controls
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.
Prerequisites: Take One: AHR-111, ELC-111, or ELC-112
Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
2.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 20 / 20 |
Spring Semester 1
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
AHR 112 - Heating Technology
AHR 112 - Heating Technology
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.
Class: 2.00 Lab: 4.00
Credits: 4.00
|
2.00 |
4.00 |
|
4.00 |
AHR 133 - HVAC Servicing
AHR 133 - HVAC Servicing
The 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.
Corequisites: Take One: AHR-112 or AHR-113
Class: 2.00 Lab: 6.00
Credits: 4.00
|
2.00 |
6.00 |
|
4.00 |
AHR 180 - HVACR Customer Relations
AHR 180 - HVACR Customer Relations
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.
Class: 1.00
Credits: 1.00
|
1.00 |
|
|
1.00 |
BAT 111 - Building Automation Systems
BAT 111 - Building Automation Systems
This course introduces the issues involved with building automation systems (BAS).
Topics include digital direct control (DDC), field devices, human machine interface
(HMI), BAS design and specification, energy conservation control strategies, and system
maintenance. Upon completion, students should identify and describe the major components
in a BAS, explain the basic functions of DDC systems and HMI basics, reference codes
and standards applicable to BAS, and justify control components for project work.
Class: 1.00 Lab: 3.00
Credits: 2.00
|
1.00 |
3.00 |
|
2.00 |
ISC 112 - Industrial Safety
ISC 112 - Industrial Safety
This course introduces the principles of industrial safety. Emphasis is placed on
industrial safety and OSHA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate knowledge of a safe working environment and OSHA compliance.
Class: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
|
2.00 |
|
|
2.00 |
MAT 110 - Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
MAT 110 - Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
This course provides an activity-based approach that develops measurement skills and
mathematical literacy using technology to solve problems for non-math intensive programs.
Topics include unit conversions and estimation within a variety of measurement systems;
ratio and proportion; basic geometric concepts; financial literacy; and statistics
including measures of central tendency, dispersion, and charting of data. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate the use of mathematics and technology to solve
practical problems, and to analyze and communicate results.
Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
2.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 16 |
Please note:
MAT-110 OR MAT-121 OR Phy-110
Fall Semester 2
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
AHR 213 - HVACR Building Code
AHR 213 - HVACR Building Code
This course covers the North Carolina codes that are applicable to the design and
installation of HVACR systems. Topics include current North Carolina codes as applied
to HVACR design, service, and installation. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate the correct usage of North Carolina codes that apply to specific areas
of the HVACR trade.
Class: 1.00 Lab: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
|
1.00 |
2.00 |
|
2.00 |
AHR 211 - Residential System Design
AHR 211 - Residential System Design
This course introduces the principles and concepts of conventional residential heating
and cooling system design. Topics include heating and cooling load estimating, basic
psychrometrics, equipment selection, duct system selection, and system design. Upon
completion, students should be able to design a basic residential heating and cooling
system.
Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
2.00 |
|
3.00 |
AHR 240 - Hydronic Heating
AHR 240 - Hydronic Heating
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.
Prerequisites: Take AHR-112
Class: 1.00 Lab: 3.00
Credits: 2.00
|
1.00 |
3.00 |
|
2.00 |
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety
of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis,
effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and
revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent,
well-developed essays using standard written English.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
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3.00 |
-OR- COM 110 - Introduction to Communication
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3.00 |
|
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3.00 |
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking
This course introduces the use of critical thinking skills in the context of human
conflict. Emphasis is placed on evaluating information, problem solving, approaching
cross-cultural perspectives, and resolving controversies and dilemmas. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate orally and in writing the use of critical thinking
skills in the analysis of appropriate texts.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
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3.00 |
PSY 118 - Interpersonal Psychology
PSY 118 - Interpersonal Psychology
This course introduces the basic principles of psychology as they relate to personal
and professional development. Emphasis is placed on personality traits, communication/leadership
styles, effective problem solving, and cultural diversity as they apply to personal
and work environments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of these principles of psychology as they apply to personal and professional
development.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
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3.00 |
|
|
|
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Total: 16 / 16 |
Please note:
HUM-115 OR PHI-240 OR HUM-110
PSY-118 OR PSY-150 OR ECO-251 OR SOC-210
Spring Semester 2
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
AHR 212 - Advanced Comfort Systems
AHR 212 - Advanced Comfort Systems
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.
Prerequisites: Take AHR-114
Class: 2.00 Lab: 6.00
Credits: 4.00
|
2.00 |
6.00 |
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4.00 |
AHR 250 - Heating, Ventilating, and AirConditioning Diagnostics
AHR 250 - Heating, Ventilating, and AirConditioning Diagnostics
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.
Lab: 4.00
Credits: 2.00
|
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4.00 |
|
2.00 |
BAT 151 - Heating, Ventilation, and AirConditioning Motors and Drives
BAT 151 - Heating, Ventilation, and AirConditioning Motors and Drives
This course covers the application, use, and control of motors and drives used in
commercial HVAC systems. Topics include motor and generator theory, motor types, motor
starters, motor controls, and variable frequency drives. Upon completion, students
should be able to safely install, test, and troubleshoot motors and motor control
equipment used in commercial HVAC systems.
Class: 2.00 Lab: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
3.00 |
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3.00 |
BUS 110 - Introduction to Business
BUS 110 - Introduction to Business
This course provides a survey of the business world. Topics include the basic principles
and practices of contemporary business. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate an understanding of business concepts as a foundation for studying
other business subjects.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
-OR- CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers
This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations
of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer
operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers
and use the computer to solve problems.
Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
2.00 |
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3.00 |
COM 120 - Intro to Interpersonal Communication
|
3.00 |
|
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3.00 |
-OR- COM 231 - Public Speaking
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 15 / 15 |