Austin Community College

FY 99 Course Descriptions

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology

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ACR 1014 INTRODUCTION TO AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION (4-3-3). Essentials of air conditioning and refrigeration safety, use of tools and equipment, temperature pressure laws, refrigeration cycle, soldering and welding principles, principles of AC electricity, building simple series and parallel circuits, and use of electrical meters. Fee: $12

ACR 1024 PRINCIPLES OF AIR CONDITIONING (4-3-3). Design of electrical circuits and use of electrical test equipment, identification and operation of common electrical components, and operation of basic mechanical components. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: ACR 1014 or departmental approval.

ACR 1034 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION (4-3-3). Study of electrical and mechanical components used in refrigeration systems, design of domestic air conditioning and refrigeration systems, and troubleshooting and repair procedures. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: ACR 1024 or Instructor approval.

ACR 1044 CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (4-3-3). Installation of domestic central heating (gas and electric) and air conditioning systems; study of theory of operation of low voltage control circuits, operating circuits, and mechanical systems. Preventive maintenance and maintenance procedures. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: ACR 1034 or Instructor approval.

ACR 1054 CONDITIONED AIR DUCT SIZING AND DESIGN (4-3-3). A study of the use of blueprints to lay out conditioned air duct systems; procedures to size and design the systems; techniques of fabrication of fibrous glass ducts; and the computation of cost, estimates of fabrication, and installation of systems. Fee: $12 Skills: P Prerequisites: ACR 1034 or Instructor approval.

ACR 2024 COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION (4-3-3). A study of various refrigeration systems such as icemakers, water coolers, beverage coolers, and meat coolers. Theory of electrical controls and mechanical systems. Students will install, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of systems. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: ACR 1044 or Instructor approval.

ACR 2035 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODES (5-5-0). A study of the complete requirements for the installation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling and refrigeration systems. Skills: P Prerequisites: ACR 1034 or Instructor approval.

ACR 2044 HEAT LOAD CALCULATIONS (4-3-3). A study of the properties of air, air distribution, and heat load calculations. Fee: $12 Skills: P Prerequisites: ACR 1034 or Instructor approval.

ACR 2054 COMMERCIAL HEATING AND COOLING (4-3-3). Advanced study into variations of commercial and industrial heating and cooling systems and variations in electrical controls. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: ACR 1044 or Instructor approval.

ACR 2064 ADVANCED CIRCUITRY AND HEAT PUMPS (4-3-3). Advanced study of electrical circuit design and components; heat pump design and maintenance; and pneumatic system design, application, and calibration. Fee: $12 Skills: P Prerequisites: ACR 1034 or Instructor approval.

ACR 2073 AIR CONDITIONING OR REFRIGERATION PROBLEMS (3-0-9). Designed for the sophomore student who wishes to pursue a special lab assignment in air conditioning or refrigeration on an individual basis under the supervision of an instructor. Student must achieve stated behavioral objectives. Maximum of three credits given. Fee: $12 Skills: P Prerequisites: ACR 1034 or Instructor approval.

ACR 2083 HVACR INTERNSHIP (3-1-7). As a Capstone experience, the student will enter into an internship education agreement with a contracting firm for a minimum of 112 hours. The student will also meet with an ACR instructor one hour per week to review progress and to discuss "On-the-Job" experiences and related issues. Student must be in the last semester of course work required for the Associates degree.


Course Descriptions as of February 02, 1999 4:28pm
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