HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING
Diploma Program
Educational Objectives:
This program is designed for women and men regardless of previous training in heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. The objective of the program is to provide the student with an understanding of HVAC/R systems, their operation, and diagnosis to obtain job entry skills or advancement within the heating and refrigeration industry. The graduate may have opportunities in many facets of the industry such as heating/Cooling Technician, Refrigeration Technician, industrial maintenance Technician.
Program Outline
Daytime Program: 720 Clock Hours; 2 Payment Period; 24 Semester Credit Hours; 40 Weeks
Evening Program: 720 Clock hours; 2 Payment Periods; 24 Semester Credit Hours; 40 Weeks
Course Outline:
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Clock Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
H100 |
Fundamentals of Refrigeration and Electricity |
180 |
6 |
|
H110 |
Domestic and Commercial Refrigeration |
150 |
5 |
|
H120 |
Air Conditioning/Heating |
180 |
6 |
|
H130 |
Air Conditioning/Cooling |
180 |
6 |
|
H140 |
Career Development |
30 |
1 |
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Totals |
720 |
24 |
Course Outline:
H100 Fundamentals of Refrigeration and Electricity Credit Hours: 6
This course begins to develop the students’ understanding in mechanisms, pressurized vapors, liquids, electrical/electronic circuits and devices. Laboratory assignments are used to reinforce the theory presented in the classroom.
H110 Domestic and Commercial Refrigeration * Credit Hours: 5
This course emphasizes development of analytical diagnostic skills and develops competency in the principles’ refrigeration system operation, mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, and electronic controls. Also developed is a basic understanding of piping system design, energy management, energy consumption, and energy conservation along with system lubrication and the relationship between refrigerants and lubricants. Laboratory tasks are used to reinforce classroom theory through computerized simulation progressing to diagnosis of commercial refrigeration systems.
H120 Air Conditioning/Heating * Credit Hours: 6
This course emphasizes development of analytical diagnostic skills and develops competency in the principles’ of gas-fired, oil-fired, and electric resistance forced air and hydronic heating systems. This course also covers basic fuel and venting system design. Laboratory tasks are used to reinforce classroom theory through computerized simulation progressing to diagnosis of heating equipment.
H130 Air Conditioning/Cooling * Credit Hours: 6
This course emphasizes development of analytical diagnostic skills and develops competency in the principles’ of induction motors, universal motors, direct current motors, pre-packaged and split system air conditioning units. Special Attention is given to developing an understanding of the concepts of air distribution system design, temperature, air properties, and psychometrics. Laboratory tasks are used to reinforce classroom theory through computerized simulation progressing to diagnosis of air conditioning systems.
H140 Career Development * Credit Hours: 1
Career Development assists the student in developing the skills necessary to prepare and conduct a successful job search. It provides information on current employment policies and practices; gives practical experience in preparing various employment documents and offers instruction in effective interview dress and procedure.
* Prerequisite: H100 Fundamentals of Refrigeration and Electricity
