HVAC-HEATING/AC/REFRIGERATION

HVAC 100. EPA Clean Air Act: Section 608 - 1 cr.

Refrigerant certification preparation to include basics of refrigerant bearing equipment, ozone depletion and the new legislation, technician categories covered and the certification examination.

HVAC 101. Fundamentals of Refrigeration - 4 cr. (3+2P)

Refrigeration cycle and the various mechanical components. Use of special tools, equipment, and safety precautions.

HVAC 102. Fundamentals of Electricity - 4 cr. (3+2P)

Introduction to electricity theory, OHM s Law, circuits, AC/DC, and practical applications.

HVAC 103. Electrical and Mechanical Controls I - 4 cr. (3+2P)

Applications of basic electrical and mechanical controls. Reading and drawing diagrams of simple refrigerating equipment. Safe use of testing equipment. Prerequisites: HVAC 101 and OVAC 102, or consent of instructor.

HVAC 104. Domestic Refrigeration - 4 cr. (3+2P)

Installation and maintenance of refrigeration systems. Prerequisites: HVAC 101, and HVAC 102, or consent of instructor.

HVAC 110. Professional Development and Leadership - 1-3 cr.

As members and/or officers of various student professional organizations, students gain experience in leadership, team building, and community service. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Consent of instructor required.

HVAC 113. Job Shadowing - 1 cr.

Course will expose students to actual HVAC/R field work and provide them knowledge of the expectations of field work as they shadow an HVAC/R technician. Consent of instructor required. Restricted to: Community colleges.

HVAC 118. Technical Math for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technicians - 3 cr. (2+2P)

Geometry, algebra, and basic arithmetic pertaining to mathematical applications in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration trades.

HVAC 205. Commercial Refrigeration Systems - 4 cr. (3+2P)

Service and maintenance of commercial refrigeration equipment to include evacuation and charging procedures, electrical diagrams, and compressors and accessories. Prerequisites: HVAC 103 or consent of instructor.

HVAC 207. Residential Air Conditioning Systems - 4 cr. (3+2P)

Applications and types of equipment used in comfort cooling. Preventive maintenance, service, and repairs common to evaporative coolers and refrigerated air conditioning systems. Air properties and psychometrics. Prerequisite: HVAC 103 or consent of instructor.

HVAC 209. Residential Heating Systems - 4 cr. (3+2P)

Gas and electric systems used in comfort heating. Maintenance procedures, safety, troubleshooting, and servicing malfunctions in equipment. Prerequisite: HVAC 103 or consent of instructor.

HVAC 210. Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating Systems - 4 cr. (2+3P)

Covers troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems associated with HVAC equipment in commercial buildings. Includes gas, electric, and heat pump systems. Prerequisite: HVAC 103 or consent of instructor.

HVAC 211. Heat Pump Systems - 4 cr. (3+2P)

Reverse cycle refrigeration systems utilized in comfort heating and cooling. Troubleshooting mechanical electrical problems associated with heat pumps. HVAC 103 or consent of instructor.

HVAC 213. Practicum - 3 cr.

Working in the field with journeymen service technicians. Develop and apply job skills. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Restricted to: Community colleges.

HVAC 220. Introduction to Sheet Metal Fabrication - 4 cr. (3+2P)

Introduction to sheet metal fabrication to include hands-on practical laboratory applications, cutting and forming procedures, identifying types and gauges. Design and layout techniques. Prerequisite: OETS 118 or equivalent math or consent of instructor.

HVAC 225. New Mexico Mechanical Codes: HVAC - 1-4 cr.

Principles and regulations developed for HVAC, sheet metal, and plumbing occupations to include terminology, ventilation air supply, exhaust systems, duct systems, combustion air, chimneys and vents, boilers/water heaters, refrigeration, panel and hydronic panel heating, fuel gas piping, storage systems, solar systems, and workmanship standards. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

HVAC 255. Special Topics - 1-6 cr.

Topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

HVAC 290. Special Problems - 1-4 cr.

Individual studies related to heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Prerequisites: HVAC 101, HVAC 102, and consent of instructor.

HVAC 291. Field Experience - 1-6 cr.

Supervised on-the-job training/field experience at an approved work site. Student is supervised and evaluated by the sponsor and instructor. Student will meet with the regularly scheduled class. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.