Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning
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Course Descriptions
Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
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| HRS 100 | EPA Certification | 1 Hours |
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The course will contain all the information needed for a technician to successfully complete EPA certification. This is required to work in the HVAC field. Prerequisite: None 1.0 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours 1.0 lec/week |
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| HRS 114 | Sheet Metal Fabrication | 3 Hours |
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The students will obtain a working knowledge of layout and fabrication of common fittings used today. The student will learn how to use the tooling in a sheet metal shop safely and efficiently. This is a basic class and does not go into advanced layout procedures. Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lec, 3 lab/week |
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| HRS 120 | Basic Refrigeration | 3 Hours |
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This course will allow the student to become proficient in the use of tools and proficient in the correct materials to use for a given task. The tools will be specific to air conditioning operations for proper operations of components and system performance. Prerequisite: ELT 120 (may be taken concurrently) or consent of instructor. 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lec, 2 lab/week |
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| HRS 130 | Basic Heating | 3 Hours |
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This class covers the basic residential forced air heating system. The class will address basic concepts involved in the combustion process for safe operation of a home forced air heating system. Furnace components and parts will be studied and how to properly hook components together for safe and efficient operation. The class will explore different furnace efficiencies and how they differ. Prerequisite: ELT 120 or consent of instructor. 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lec, 2 lab/week |
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