Heating and Air Conditioning (HAC)

HAC-105. Air Conditioning Theory. (3 Credits)

Covers basic definitions and physics used in refrigeration. Gain working knowledge of properties of air and body comfort. Emphasizes air conditioning components and how they contribute to comfort. (3 contact hours)

HAC-111. Introduction to Controls. (4 Credits)

Covers electrical theory as it applies to servicing and installation of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating equipment. Emphasizes safety controls, motor circuits and space comfort control. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

HAC-115. Basic Service Procedures. (4 Credits)

Provides knowledge needed in proper use of meters and gauges for diagnosing and solving problems. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

HAC-140. Sheet Metal Hand Forming. (4 Credits)

Provides the knowledge required in the utilization of forming and shaping sheet metal with the use of hand and machine tools. Utilizes previously learned skills in blueprint reading and layout to visualize and shape geometric designs. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

HAC-150. Advanced Control Systems. (4 Credits)

Installation, diagnosis and servicing of electrical systems used in split residential and small commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems are covered. Emphasizes advanced control system needed to achieve comfort and safety. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

HAC-154. Installation and Service. (4 Credits)

Covers proper procedures for installing and servicing residential and commercial air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment. Emphasizes proper selection and use of tools. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

HAC-158. Introduction to Heating. (4 Credits)

Explores various types of heating systems and servicing involved with each system. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

HAC-165. Sustainable Energy Practices. (4 Credits)

This course will investigate the application and practical implementation techniques of sustainable energy practices and concepts in new and remodeled buildings, with the intent of optimizing peak energy efficiency performance while utilizing sustainable energy. (6 contact hours)

HAC-180. Electronic Controls. (4 Credits)

Provides the knowledge required in the proper installation and diagnostic problem solving of electronic, solid state controls and circuits. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

HAC-233. Seminar. (1 Credit)

Discussion of internship activities and problems, a student's performance, and any questions arising out of an internship. Development of professional attitude. Course strives to narrow the gaps between theory and on-the-job reality. (1 contact hour)

HAC-237. Internship. (3 Credits)

At HAC internship sites under the supervision of a technician, students will conduct installations and diagnostic problem solving on HVAC equipment. Fee is required. (15 contact hours)

HAC-240. HVAC Troubleshooting. (5 Credits)

This course provides students with the appropriate knowledge and skills in the proper advanced use of meters and gauges for diagnosing problems in heating and air conditioning equipment and correcting the problems. Fee is required. (8 contact hours)

HAC-250. Commercial Systems Operations. (5 Credits)

This course is designed to provide students with practical theory and operating characteristics of commercial building HVAC systems and their applicable methods of control. (8 contact hours)

HAC-260. Chiller Plant Operations. (4 Credits)

This course is designed to provide students with practical theory and operating characteristics of chilled water chillers in a central plant environment. (6 contact hours)

HAC-270. Boiler Power Plant Operations. (4 Credits)

This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the theory and operation of a central heating and power generation plant. (6 contact hours)