Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics

Course Descriptions

 

The course descriptions listed are general descriptions of course content. Each course syllabus will contain more detail about course requirements and standards.

ACR 102 TOOLS AND SERVICE TECHNIQUES 3.0 CR

This course is a basic study of the uses of tools and service equipment used in the installation

and repair of HVAC equipment.

ACR 108 REFRIGERATION FUNDAMENTALS 3.0 CR

This course is an introduction to the principles of refrigeration. (Prerequisite: RDG 031 or equivalent)

ACR 110 HEATING FUNDAMENTALS 4.0 CR

This course covers the basic concepts of oil, gas, and electric heat, their components and

operation. (Prerequisite: RDG 031 or equivalent)

ACR 120 BASIC AIR CONDITIONING 4.0 CR

This course is a study of various types of air conditioning equipment including electrical

components, schematics and service to the refrigerant circuit. (Prerequisite: ACR 108 or equivalent)

ACR 150 BASIC SHEETMETAL 2.0 CR

This course covers the tools and procedures required in the fabrication of duct work. (Prerequisite: RDG 031 or equivalent)

ACR 210 HEAT PUMPS 4.0 CR

This course is a study of theory and operational principles of the heat pump. (Prerequisite:

ACR 120)

ACR 220 ADVANCED AIR CONDITIONING 4.0 CR

This course is an advanced study of air conditioning systems. (Prerequisite: ACR 120)

ACR 221 RESIDENTIAL LOAD CALCULATIONS 2.0 CR

This course is a study of heat losses/gains in residential structures. (Prerequisite: RDG 031 or equivalent)

ACR 224 CODES AND ORDINANCES 2.0 CR

This course covers instruction on how to reference appropriate building codes and ordinances

and where they apply to installation of heating and air conditioning equipment.

EGR 110 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT 3.0 CR

This course provides an overview of computer hardware, available software, operating systems, and applications. (Prerequisite: RDG 031 or equivalent)

EGT 133 HVAC PRINT READING 3.0 CR

Covers layout, projection, and dimensioning for heating and air conditioning. (Prerequisite: RDG 031 or eqivalent)

 

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