Heating & Air Conditioning (HCR)

Covers general knowledge of basic electrical applications used by industry. Use of basic electrical equipment including multimeters is stressed. Topics include current, voltage, resistance, symbols and basic AC and DC circuits. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Continues the coverage of electrical applications used by HVAC installers. Students learn a more thorough explanation of voltage and current, including basic measuring techniques and safety concerns. Motors and transformers in their typical applications are also included. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take HCR-410.

Study fundamental electrical concepts used across industries, working with equipment like multimeters to understand current, voltage, and resistance. Gain knowledge of AC and DC circuits and essential electrical symbols. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Practice core electrical concepts in a hands-on lab environment by building and testing AC and DC circuits, interpreting symbols, and troubleshooting systems. Develop a working understanding of electrical systems through interactive lab exercises. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Expand on foundational electrical concepts with a focus on HVAC applications. Study advanced principles of voltage and current behavior, measuring techniques, equipment safety, and protocols. Gain a deeper theoretical understanding of electrical principles in HVAC installations. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Pre/corequisite: Take HCR-460.

Train in the electrical installation and troubleshooting of HVAC systems, learning to handle components like blower motors, condensate pumps, and thermostats. Emphasize safe and effective wiring practices in compliance with industry standards. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Pre/corequisite: Take HCR-461.

Includes proper techniques for joining pipes. Covers proper techniques for making a solder joint, brazed joint and threaded joint. Alternative techniques include flare, crimp and compression. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take HCR-620. Take HCR-621.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to designing and installing HVAC systems. Students learn sheet metal fabrication and installation, basic principles of heat transfer, and the basic refrigeration cycle applied to air conditioning. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Provides a comprehensive introduction to designing and installing HVAC systems. Other topics covered include refrigerant handling procedures, gas piping and sizing, chimney and vent calculations, and the uniform mechanical code. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take HCR-605.

Examine HVAC system design and installation fundamentals, covering heat transfer, the refrigeration cycle in air conditioning, and basic sheet metal fabrication theory. Develop a solid technical and practical foundation in HVAC concepts. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Apply heat transfer principles, sheet metal fabrication, and the refrigeration cycle through hands-on HVAC exercises. Gain practical experience in HVAC system setup and operation. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Learn advanced HVAC design and installation techniques, including refrigerant handling, gas piping, chimney venting, and code compliance based on the Uniform Mechanical Code. Build a strong foundation in safe, compliant HVAC installations. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Pre/corequisite: Take HCR-620.

Practice advanced HVAC installation tasks such as refrigerant handling, gas piping, and vent calculations, with a focus on code compliance. Prepare for real-world HVAC challenges through lab-based experience. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Pre/corequisite: Take HCR-621.

Covers the fundamentals of blueprints and floor plans used for common layouts. Includes dimensions, specifications and interpretation of details found on typical sets of plans. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Allows a qualified honors student to pursue a special concentration of study under the guidance of a faculty member. Requires completion of an honors project contract. May be taken more than once. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B; Comments: Requires approval of supervising professor and dean

Provides readings, papers and basic research or other projects under the individual guidance of a staff member. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B; Comments: Permission of instructor, dean

Focuses on providing the student practical experience in an HVAC related work environment. Includes employer/supervisor evaluations and instructor visits/interview. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B