| HV:102 Refrigeration Fundamentals 5 cr. S |
| Course covers temperature/pressure relationships, basic refrigeration systems, refrigerants, metering devices, tool identification/usage and safety, basic refrigeration components and their use, refrigeration applications and methods of installation, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of refrigeration equipment. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs./118.8 Lab Hrs.) |
| Co-requisites: HV:107, HV:110 and MA:115. |
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| HV:107 Basic Electricity for HVAC Technicians 5 cr. S |
| Course covers those concepts and procedures that will enable the student to work successfully in the industry. Electrical principles, components, meters, schematics and systems are discussed and applied to modern small and large scale installations. Troubleshooting and servicing are presented in practical terms for ensuring immediate productivity. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs./118.8 Lab Hrs.) |
| Co-requisites: HV:102 and MA:115. |
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| HV:110 HVAC Trade Skills I 3 cr. S |
| This course covers all types of tools pertaining to but not restricted to the HVAC profession. Included with the introduction of the student to the tool is the proper usage of these tools. The student will learn soldering and brazing, iron pipe cutting and threading, PVC solvent welding, all fittings, drilling, sawing and cutting sheet metal. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs./59.4 Lab Hrs.) |
| Co-requisite: MA:115 |
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| HV:112 Domestic Heating 5 cr. S |
| Course covers installation, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing of gas, fuel oil, electric furnaces and heat pumps. This will also cover temperature, humidity, air filtering and air movement for a complete home conditioning system. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs./118.8 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: HV:102 and HV:107. |
| Co-requisite: HV:117 |
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| HV:115 HVAC Trade Skills II 3 cr. S |
| This course covers all types of tools pertaining to but not restricted to the HVAC profession. Included with the introduction of the student to the tools is the proper usage of these tools. The student will learn how to manufacture sheet metal fittings with the tools available. Included with the hand tools will be the different power tools that are common with sheet metal shops everywhere. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs./59.4 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: HV:110 and MA:115. |
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| HV:117 HVAC Controls and Circuitry 5 cr. S |
| Acquaints the student with the electrical controls and circuitry associated with domestic oil, gas and electric heating systems. Hands-on laboratory experiences are correlated with the lecture to provide the student with realistically simulated work situations. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs./118.8 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: HV:102 and HV:107. |
| Co-requisite: HV:112 |
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| HV:199 Advanced Domestic Heating and Air Conditioning 5 cr. S |
| This course covers all residential and light commercial high-efficiency heating and air conditioning equipment. Included with the instruction will be a hands-on, competency-based lab with highefficiency equipment. This course will cover all 80-90% furnaces. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs./118.8 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: HV:110 and HV:112. |
| Co-Requisite: HV:117 |
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| HV:205 Control Systems for HVAC 4 cr. S |
| This course covers electrical symbols, transformers, single phase motors, threephase motors, motor starters and electronic devices for the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning field (HVAC). Included with the instruction will be a hands-on, competency-based lab. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs./59.4 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: HV:117 |
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| HV:211 Advanced Sheet Metal Applications 3 cr. S |
| This course covers all types of sheet metal fabrication pertaining to layout and construction. This course will also cover commercial duct fabrication. The student will learn three-sided transitions, draft hoods, chimney linings, underground duct work and miscellaneous fittings. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs./59.4 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: HV:115 |
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| HV:219 HVAC Management and Business Fundamentals 3 cr. S |
| This course will cover all applications for HVAC management personnel. Included in the course will be management control over employees, management relations with customers, management relations with wholesalers, bidding work with proposals, estimating jobs, billing, collection of invoices and techniques for professionalism. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: First year HVAC courses. |
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| HV:230 Light Commercial Refrigeration 6 cr. S |
| Course covers basic commercial refrigeration systems, refrigerants, metering devices, components and their use, applications, methods of installation, maintenance, diagnosis and repairs. |
| (79.2 Lec. Hrs./118.8 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: HV:102, HV:112 and HV:199. |
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| HV:241 Environmental Controls and Equipment 5 cr. S |
| This course will cover all the laws and enforcement of the Clean Air Act, the process and equipment used for reclamation and recycling of CFCs and HCFCs (refrigerants) and the transportation of these refrigerants. This course will enable the student to take a reclamation/recycling of CFCs and HCFCs Certification Test. |
| (79.2 Lec. Hrs./118.5 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: HV:102 and HV:112. |
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| HV:245 Residential Industry Competency Exam 1 cr. S |
| This course is designed to prepare the student for the Residential Industry Competency Exam. Time is spent on each section of the exam, to ensure the student successfully passes the exam. The Residential Industry Competency Exam (ICE) is designed to test for knowledge of the fundamentals and basic skills necessary for entry-level residential technicians. |
| (19.8 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: Completion of first year HVAC courses. |
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| HV:251 Computer Aided Control System Design 3 cr. S |
| Course is designed to deliver instruction in the area of heating/cooling load calculations, air flow, blueprint reading and air supply/return layout. Extensive use of computers and CAD systems will be incorporated to enhance student productivity. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: HV:219. |
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| HV:254 Professional Development for HVAC 2 cr. S |
| This course is designed to give students the skills needed for employment interviews, to complete job applications and resumes, teamwork and enhance communication skills needed to be successful on the job after being hired. Students will also be introduced to a variety of professional organizations in the HVAC field and the benefits of membership in these organizations. |
| (19.8 Lec. Hrs./59.4 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: EN:115 |
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| HV:260 Light Commercial Competency Exam 1 cr. S |
| This course is designed to prepare the student for the Light Commercial Industry Competency Exam. Time is spent on each section to ensure the student successfully passes the exam. The Light Commercial Industry Competency Exam (ICE) is designed to test for knowledge of the fundamentals and basic skills necessary for entry-level technicians. |
| (19.8 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: Completion of second-year HVAC courses. |
