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AHR COURSES OFFERED FOR FALL 2008

Open Registration:   April 7 Through First Class Meeting

Fall semester classes begin August 25 • Last day of student attendance is December 16

 

Intro to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (4 credit hours)
Course present theories, demonstrations and lab experiences in area of basic vapor compression cycle in refrigeration. Content includes functioning and operating characteristics of mechanical refrigeration system: condensers, evaporators, compressors, refrigerant control devices, refrigerants, test equipment, and special service procedures connected with basic refrigeration cycle. The Clean Air Act set by EPA for proper use of refrigerants explained. Fee $40
AHR 101 050
Tues. 5-10:30 pm, starts Aug. 26 Desp #1861
Course Ref No# 30023

Air Conditioning I (4 credit hours)
Course covers basic principles of residential heating systems. Content includes proper installation, service and safety procedures. Focus is on combustion process and consumer safety.  Fee $40
AHR 102 050
Wed. 5-10:30 pm, starts Aug. 27 Desp #1861
Course Ref No# 30024
AHR 102 051
Mon. 5-10:30 pm, starts Aug. 25 Desp #1849
Course Ref No# 30025
 

Sheet Metal Layout and Fabrication (4 credit hours)
Course covers methods of fabrication. Content includes laying out and fabricating sheet metal ducts and fittings used in heating and air conditioning installations. Fee $40
AHR 103 050
Thurs. 6:30 -9:20pm, starts Aug. 28 Desp #2140
Course Ref No# 32155
 

EPA Section 608 Certification (1 credit hour)
Course designed to prepare for "EPA Section 608" certification exam. Certification in proper refrigerant use required by law for work on refrigeration systems. Examination fees required.  
AHR 105 050
Wed. 5-7:50 pm, starts Aug. 27 Desp #1849
Course Ref No# 32163
 

R-410a Usage Certification (1 credit hour)
 
Course designed to prepare students to take R-410a safe use certification test. Content includes chemicals: HCFC-22, commonly known as R-22, used generally in air conditioning equipment; and R410a refrigerant, which replaces HCFC-22. Focus is on safe use of R-410a. Prepares for Certification in safe use of R-410a and associated oil. Prerequisite: AHR 101 or consent of department chair.
AHR 106 050
Wed. 5-7:50pm, starts Sept. 24 Desp #1849
Course Ref No# 31200
 

Carbon Monoxide and Associated Dangers (2 credit hours)
Course covers how to evaluate buildings that may have a high level of carbon monoxide due to being tightly sealed to reduce air infiltration. HVACR technicians and first responders will gain knowledge to analyze building structures and eliminate hazards associated with carbon monoxide poisoning. Course is designed to prepare students to take the ESCO Institute Carbon Monoxide Certification test and gain certification.
AHR 107 050
Wed. 5-7:50 pm, starts Oct. 22 Desp #1849
Course Ref No# 31591
 

Commercial Refrigeration Systems (4 credit hours)
Course covers entire refrigeration cycle, from compressor discharge to compressor suction, for low, medium, and high pressure refrigeration systems. Content includes various types of refrigeration systems; medium and low pressure temperature and their proper installations; product to be cooled, desired temperature to be maintained, humidity conditions, problems involving system balance and component capacity, and use of heat load charts. Students required to provide own basic tools. Fee $40.
AHR 201 0W1
Fri. 5-10:30 pm, starts Aug. 29 Desp #1862
Course Ref No# 32164
 

Advanced Automatic Controls (4 credit hours)
Course covers advanced sutomatic controls used presently in high-efficiency furnaces. Content includes electronic ignition systems, generic sequence of automatic controls, and ladder type wiring diagrams. Prerequisite: AHR 104. Fee $20
AHR 208 050
Mon. 5-10:30 pm, starts Aug. 25 Desp #1844
Course Ref No# 30026
 
AHR 208 051
Wed. 5-10:30 pm, starts Aug. 25 Desp #1861
Course Ref No# 32245
 

Low Pressure Steam Boilers and Operation (3 credit hours)
Course covers low pressure steam boilers and principles of boiler operation. Content includes complete boiler setup from feedwater systems to boiler and piping layout and assembly; combustion accessories, steam accessories, and draft control. Focus is on boiler room operation and safety. workbook used in conjuction with chapter information and exercises.
AHR 209 050
Thurs. 6-8:50 pm, starts Aug. 28 Desp #2755
Course Ref No# 31592
 
AHR 209 051
Wed. 6-8:50 pm, starts Aug. 27 Desp #3615
Course Ref No# 31705
 
   

 

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