Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Diploma (D35100)
Fall Semester 1
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
AHR 110 - Introduction to Refrigeration
AHR 110 - Introduction to Refrigeration
This course introduces the basic refrigeration process used in mechanical refrigeration
and air conditioning systems. Topics include terminology, safety, and identification
and function of components; refrigeration cycle; and tools and instrumentation used
in mechanical refrigeration systems. Upon completion, students should be able to
identify refrigeration systems and components, explain the refrigeration process,
and use the tools and instrumentation of the trade.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 6.00
Credits: 5.00
|
2.00 |
6.00 |
|
5.00 |
AHR 113 - Comfort Cooling
AHR 113 - Comfort Cooling
This course covers the installation procedures, system operations, and maintenance
of residential and light commercial comfort cooling systems. Topics include terminology,
component operation, and testing and repair of equipment used to control and produce
assured comfort levels. Upon completion, students should be able to use psychrometrics,
manufacturer specifications, and test instruments to determine proper system operation.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 4.00
Credits: 4.00
|
2.00 |
4.00 |
|
4.00 |
ELC 111 - Introduction to Electricity
ELC 111 - Introduction to Electricity
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electricity and test equipment
to non-electrical/electronics majors. Topics include basic DC and AC principles (voltage,
resistance, current, impedance); components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors);
power; and operation of test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able
to construct and analyze simple DC and AC circuits using electrical test equipment.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
2.00 |
|
3.00 |
-OR- AHR 111 - HVACR Electricity
AHR 111 - HVACR Electricity
This course introduces electricity as it applies to HVACR equipment. Emphasis is
placed on power sources, interaction of electrical components, wiring of simple circuits,
and the use of electrical test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate good wiring practices and the ability to read simple wiring diagrams.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
2.00 |
|
3.00 |
AHR 114 - Heat Pump Technology
AHR 114 - Heat Pump Technology
This course covers the principles of air source and water source heat pumps. Emphasis
is placed on safety, modes of operation, defrost systems, refrigerant charging, and
system performance. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and analyze
system performance and perform routine service procedures.
Prerequisites: Take One: AHR-110 or AHR-113
Class: 2.00
Lab: 4.00
Credits: 4.00
|
2.00 |
4.00 |
|
4.00 |
AHR 130 - HVAC Controls
AHR 130 - HVAC Controls
This course covers the types of controls found in residential and commercial comfort
systems. Topics include electrical and electronic controls, control schematics and
diagrams, test instruments, and analysis and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair common residential
and commercial comfort system controls.
Prerequisites: Take One: AHR-111, ELC-111, or ELC-112
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
2.00 |
|
3.00 |
AHR 160 - Refrigerant Certification
AHR 160 - Refrigerant Certification
This course covers the requirements for the EPA certification examinations. Topics
include small appliances, high pressure systems, and low pressure systems. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of refrigerants and be prepared for
the EPA certification examinations.
Class: 1.00
Credits: 1.00
|
1.00 |
|
|
1.00 |
|
|
|
|
Total: 20 / 20 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
AHR 112 - Heating Technology
AHR 112 - Heating Technology
This course covers the fundamentals of heating including oil, gas, and electric heating
systems. Topics include safety, tools and instrumentation, system operating characteristics,
installation techniques, efficiency testing, electrical power, and control systems.
Upon completion, students should be able to explain the basic oil, gas, and electrical
heating systems and describe the major components of a heating system.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 4.00
Credits: 4.00
|
2.00 |
4.00 |
|
4.00 |
AHR 133 - HVAC Servicing
AHR 133 - HVAC Servicing
The course covers the maintenance and servicing of HVAC equipment. Topics include
testing, adjusting, maintaining, and troubleshooting HVAC equipment and record keeping.
Upon completion, students should be able to adjust, maintain, and service HVAC equipment.
Corequisites: Take One: AHR-112 or AHR-113
Class: 2.00
Lab: 6.00
Credits: 4.00
|
2.00 |
6.00 |
|
4.00 |
AHR 180 - HVACR Customer Relations
AHR 180 - HVACR Customer Relations
This course introduces common business and customer relation practices that may be
encountered in HVACR. Topics include business practices, appearance of self and vehicle,
ways of handling customer complaints, invoices, telephone communications, and warranties.
Upon completion, students should be able to present themselves to customers in a professional
manner, understand how the business operates, complete invoices, and handle complaints.
Class: 1.00
Credits: 1.00
|
1.00 |
|
|
1.00 |
ISC 112 - Industrial Safety
ISC 112 - Industrial Safety
This course introduces the principles of industrial safety. Emphasis is placed on
industrial safety and OSHA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate knowledge of a safe working environment and OSHA compliance.
Class: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
|
2.00 |
|
|
2.00 |
| COM 120 - Intro to Interpersonal Communication
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
MAT 110 - Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
MAT 110 - Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
This course provides an activity-based approach that develops measurement skills and
mathematical literacy using technology to solve problems for non-math intensive programs.
Topics include unit conversions and estimation within a variety of measurement systems;
ratio and proportion; basic geometric concepts; financial literacy; and statistics
including measures of central tendency, dispersion, and charting of data. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate the use of mathematics and technology to solve
practical problems, and to analyze and communicate results.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
|
2.00 |
2.00 |
|
3.00 |
|
|
|
|
Total: 17 |
Please note:
COM-120 OR COM-110 OR ENG-111
MAT-110 OR MAT-121 OR PHY-110
