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AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

AIR 111 (3 CR.)

AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CONTROLS I

Presents electron theory, magnetism, Ohm's Law, resistance, current flow, instruments for electrical measurement, A.C. motors, power distribution controls and their application. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

AIR 121-122 (4 CR.) (4 CR.)

AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION I-II

Studies refrigeration theory, characteristics of refrigerants, temperature and pressure, tools and equipment, soldering, brazing, refrigeration systems, system components, compressors, evaporators, and metering devices. Presents charging and evaluation of systems and leak detection. Explores servicing the basic system. Explains use and care of oils and additives and troubleshooting of small commercial systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AIR 134 (3 CR.)

CIRCUITS AND CONTROLS

Prerequisite is AIR 111. Presents circuit diagrams for air conditioning units, reading and drawing of circuit diagrams, types of electrical controls, and house wiring circuits. Includes analysis of air conditioning circuits, components, analysis and characteristics of circuits and controls, testing, and servicing. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

AIR 154 (4 CR.)

HEATING SYSTEMS I

Introduces types of fuels and their characteristics of combustion; types, components and characteristics of burners, and burner efficiency analyzers. Studies forced air heating systems including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and servicing. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AIR 155 (4 CR.)

HEATING SYSTEMS II

Studies commercial gas and oil boilers to include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and servicing. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AIR 205 (4 CR.)

HYDRONICS AND ZONING

Presents installation, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of hydronic systems for heating and cooling. Includes hot water and chilled water systems using forced circulation as the transfer medium. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

AIR 207 (4 CR.)

HEAT LOADS AND PSYCHROMETRICS

Studies air and its properties, characteristics, and measurements as applied to human comfort. Considers control of temperature, humidity, and distribution of air and air mixtures. Studies heat loss and heat gain factors. Considers the effect, the selection and layout of residential air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AIR 213 (4 CR.)

AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CONTROLS III

Prerequisite is AIR 111. Introduces electrical, pneumatic and electronic control circuits as applied to year-round air conditioning systems. Includes reading wiring and schematic diagrams, troubleshooting, and designing high and low voltage control systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AIR 235 (4 CR.)

HEAT PUMPS

Studies theory and operation of reverse cycle refrigeration including supplementary heat as applied to heat pump systems, including service, installation and maintenance. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AIR 238 (4 CR.)

ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE

Prerequisite is AIR 251. Presents advanced service techniques on a wide variety of equipment used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and phases of heating and ventilation and controls. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AIR 251 (4 CR.)

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS I

Prerequisite is AIR 134. Studies equipment used in air component sizing, selection, and application; servicing and repairing of coils and compressors. Includes troubleshooting the cooling system. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AIR 252 (4 CR.)

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS II

Prerequisite is AIR 251. Studies piping design and sizing, installation, condensers, and water towers. Includes valves, strainers, and accessories; duct systems and air distribution design and their relationship with volume, static pressure and velocity. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AIR 257 (4 CR.)

GAS-FIRED WARM AIR FURNACES

Prerequisite is AIR 155. Covers the study of mid- and high-efficiency gas-fired warm air furnaces and their components. Includes equipment components, installation, servicing, and maintenance. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

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