Austin Community College

FY 2006 Course Descriptions

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology

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CETT 1402 ELECTRICITY PRINCIPLES (4-3-3). Principles of electricity as required by HVAC technicians including proper use of test equipment, A/C and D/C circuits, and component theory and operation. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: W

HART 1403 A/C CONTROL PRINCIPLES (4-3-3). A basic study of electrical, pressure, and temperature controls including motor starting devices, operating relays, and troubleshooting safety controls and devices. Emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low voltage circuits. A review of Ohm's law as applied to A/C controls and circuits. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: W

HART 1407 REFRIGERATION PRINCIPLES (4-3-3). An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, basic thermodynamics, heat transfer, temperature/pressure relationship, safety, refrigeration containment, and refrigeration components. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: W

HART 1441 RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING (4-3-3). A study of components, applications, and installation of mechanical air conditioning systems including operating conditions, troubleshooting, repair, and charging of air conditioning systems. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: CETT 1402, HART 1403 and HART 1407. ( ) Course Type: W

HART 1445 GAS AND ELECTRIC HEATING (4-3-3). A study of the procedures and principles used in servicing heating systems including gas fired and electric furnaces. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HART 1441. ( ) Course Type: W

HART 1491 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION (4-3-3). Air Conditioning Mechanical Codes--Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Offered in the Spring Semester. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HART 2431. ( ) Course Type: W

HART 2288 INTERNSHIP--HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION MECHANIC (2-1-7). An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HART 2431. ( ) Course Type: W

HART 2431 ADVANCED ELECTRICITY (4-3-3). Advanced electrical instruction and skill building in installation and servicing of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including detailed instruction in motors and power distribution and introduction to solid state devices. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HART 1441. ( ) Course Type: W

HART 2441 COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING (4-3-3). A study of components, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems with capacities of 25 tons or less. Offered in the Fall Semester. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HART 2431. ( ) Course Type: W

HART 2442 COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION (4-3-3). Theory of and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration; high, medium, and low temperature applications and ice machines. Offered in the Fall Semester. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HART 2431. ( ) Course Type: W

HART 2443 INDUSTRIAL AIR CONDITIONING (4-3-3). A study of components, accessories, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems above 25 tons capacity. Offered in the Spring Semester. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HART 2431. ( ) Course Type: W

HART 2445 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS DESIGN (4-3-3). A study of the properties of air and results of cooling, heating, humidifying or dehumidifying; heat gain and heat loss calculations including equipment selection and balancing the air system. Offered in the Spring Semester. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HART 2431. ( ) Course Type: W

HART 2449 HEAT PUMPS (4-3-3). A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump systems. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HART 2431. ( ) Course Type: W

HART 2688 INTERNSHIP-HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING VENTILATION & REFRIGERATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN (6-0-18). A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Monitored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Insurance: $3.50Skills: P Prerequisites: HART 2431. ( ) Course Type: W

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Course Descriptions as of February 20, 2007 09:00am
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