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AC, Heat & Refrigeration Tech AHR101 - Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
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.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $40 AHR102 - Air Conditioning I
Course covers basic principles of residential heating systems. Content includes proper installation, service and safety procedures. Focus is on combustion process and consumer safety.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $40 AHR103 - Sheetmetal Layout and Fabrication
Course covers methods of fabrication. Content includes laying out and fabricating sheet metal ducts and fittings used in heating and air conditioning installations.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $40 AHR104 - Introduction to Electricity and Automatic Controls
Course introduces electricity and automatic controls. Content includes basic wiring skills, electrical components, household wiring, wire sizing, conduct sizing, series and parallel circuits. Hands-on experience with electrical tools and meters.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $40 AHR105 - EPA Section 608 Certification
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
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 0) AHR106 - R-410a Usage Certification
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 instructor.
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 0) AHR107 - Carbon Monoxide and Associated Dangers
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.
2 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 0) AHR201 - Commercial Refrigeration Systems
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.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $40 AHR202 - Air Conditioning II
Course covers principles of residential air conditioning systems. Content includes evaluation and classroom hands-on experience in use of psychrometrics, residential and light commercial air conditioning equipment types and installation. Lab focus on systems performance problems and diagnostics. Prerequisite: AHR 101 and AHR 102.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $40 AHR203 - Heating and Air Conditioning Load Calculations
Course covers calculation of heating and cooling loads to determine appropriate selection of equipment in new construction. Content includes construction and heat transfer through structure, and computations for heat gains and heat losses for various building structures. Prerequisite: AHR 101 or consent of department chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0) AHR204 - Air Distribution Systems (Design)
Course covers air moving and treating equipment, and distribution of air using appropriate devices. Content includes blower performance; static and dynamic pressures and pressure drop due to friction; sizing and selection of ductwork and blowers, diffusers, registers and grilles; and evaluation of system performance. Prerequisite Recommended: AHR 101.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0) AHR205 - HVAC Pneumatic Controls
Course covers variety of control methods used to maintain comfort systems automatically. Focus is on pneumatic control systems. Content includes terminology used in commercial air conditioning systems, elementary controls. Prerequisite: AHR 104 or consent of department chair.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $30 AHR206 - Residential Hot Water Boilers and Hydronics Technology
Course covers conventional and modern residential hydronics systems. Topic focus on Near boiler piping, accessories and zoning operations; proper sizing of heat emitting components, baseboards and piping. Prerequisite: AHR 101 and AHR 102 or consent of department chair.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0) AHR207 - Certification Review and Preparation
Course reviews theory and field practices to prepare students for certification and competencies. Successful completion of the course prepares student for exams given by the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) CM Certification, North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Certification or HVAC Excellence Certification.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 4; lab: 0) AHR208 - Advanced Automatic Controls
Course covers advanced automatic 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.
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $20 AHR209 - Low Pressure Steam Boilers and Operation
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 conjunction with chapter information and exercises.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0) AHR210 - High Pressure Steam Boilers and Operation
Course covers high pressure steam boilers as per ASME code standards. Content includes basic boiler room systems, fittings and accessories, feedwater heaters, desuperheating and pressure reducing stations, fuel combustion and draft, and combustion controls. Focus is on proper practices of boiler requirements to function properly and safely. Classroom course only. Prerequisite: AHR 209.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0) AHR211 - Advanced Refrigeration Systems
Course covers direct expansion cooling, tube-in-tube and shell-and-tube water cooled condensers, and proper setting of water regulation valves. In the lab mechanical and electrical malfunctions are simulated to enable students to learn causes for malfunction, diagnostics, and corrective repairs
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $40
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