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2015-2016 College Catalog

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2015-2016 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Heating/Ventilation/AC/Refrigeration, AAS

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(DHVC3)

Minimum Credits: 60
Contact Hours: 82-85

General Education

ENG 11800 Intro Technical & Prof Writing 3 cr. or ENG 10303 English Composition I 3 cr.
Select Intermediate Algebra (MTH-12000 ) or higher, excluding Statistics (MTH-20600). 4 cr.
Select any lab science course from AST, BIO, CHE, GEL or PHY. 4 cr.
Select one speech course. 3 cr.

General Education Credits: 14 (240 classroom hours)

Core Classes

COR 10001 Basic Safety 0.5 cr.
COR 10002 Introduction to Construction Math 0.4 cr.
COR 10003 Introduction to Hand Tools 0.4 cr.
COR 10004 Introduction to Power Tools 0.4 cr.
COR 10005 Intro to Construction Drawings 0.4 cr.
COR 10006 Basic Rigging 0.6 cr.
COR 10007 Basic Communication Skills 0.3 cr.
COR 10008 Basic Employability Skills 0.3 cr.
COR 10009 Intro to Materials Handling 0.2 cr.

Core Credits: 3.5 (87.5 classroom hours)

HVAC Level 1

(Numbers in parentheses are numbers from previous years & will be treated as equivalent courses.)

HVC 11100 Introduction to HVAC 0.3 cr. (11100)
HVC 11101 Trade Mathematics 0.4 cr. (11001)
HVC 11102 Basic Electricity 0.5 cr. (11005)
HVC 11103 Introduction to Heating 0.6 cr. (11007)
HVC 11104 Introduction to Cooling 1.2 cr. (11006)
HVC 11105 Intro to Air Distribution Systems 0.6 cr. (11008)
HVC 11106 Basic Copper & Plastic Piping Pract 0.4 cr. (11002)
HVC 11107 Soldering & Brazing 0.4 cr. (11003)
HVC 11108 Basic Carbon Steel Piping Practices 0.4 cr. (11004)

HVAC Level 1 Credits: 4.7 (120 classroom hours)

HVAC Level 2

(Numbers in parentheses are numbers from previous years & will be treated as equivalent courses.)

HVC 11200 Alternating Current 0.3 cr. (10205)
HVC 11201 Compressors 0.7 cr. (20301)
HVC 11202 Refrigerants & Oils 0.5 cr. (20300)
HVC 11203 Leak Detect/Evac/Recov/Charging 1.2 cr. (10204)
HVC 11204 Metering Devices 0.3 cr. (20302)
HVC 11205 Heat Pumps 0.8 cr. (10210)
HVC 11206 Basic Maintenance 0.4 cr. (10211)
HVC 11207 Chimneys, Vents & Flues 0.2 cr. (10201)
HVC 11208 Sheet Metal Duct Systems 0.4 cr. (10212)
HVC 11209 Fiberglass & Fabric Duct Systems 0.3 cr. (10213)
HVC 11210 Commercial Airside Systems 0.5 cr. (10200)
HVC 11211 Air Quality Equipment 0.2 cr. (10203)
HVC 11212 Introduction to Hydronic Systems 0.5 cr. (10202)

HVAC Level 2 Credits: 6.3 (157.5 classroom hours)

HVAC Level 3

(Numbers in parentheses are numbers from previous years & will be treated as equivalent courses.)

HVC 21300 Hardware & Fastening 0.4 cr.
HVC 21301 Control Circuit/Motor Troubleshoot 1.2 cr. (10207)
HVC 21302 Troubleshooting Cooling 0.8 cr. (10209)
HVC 21303 Troubleshooting Heat Pumps 0.5 cr. (20310)
HVC 21304 Troubleshooting Gas Heating 0.5 cr. (10208)
HVC 21305 Troubleshooting Oil Heating 0.5 cr. (20309)
HVC 21306 Troubleshooting Accessories 0.3 cr. (20311)
HVC 21307 Ductless Equipment/Zone Control Sys 0.5 cr.
HVC 21308 Commercial Hydronic Systems 0.3 cr. (20304)
HVC 21309 Steam Systems 0.4 cr. (20305)
HVC 21310 Retail Refrigeration Systems 0.6 cr. (20303)
HVC 21311 Customer Relations 0.2 cr.

HVAC Level 3 Credits: 6.3 (157.5 classroom hours)

HVAC Level 4

(Numbers in parentheses are numbers from previous years & will be treated as equivalent courses.)

HVC 21400 Water Treatment 0.5 cr. (20307)
HVC 21401 Indoor Air Quality 0.4 cr. (20402)
HVC 21402 Energy Conservation Equipment 0.3 cr. (20403)
HVC 21403 Building Management Systems 0.5 cr. (20404)
HVC 21404 System Air Balancing 0.5 cr. (20401)
HVC 21405 System Startup & Shutdown 0.6 cr. (20405)
HVC 21406 Construction Drawings/Specification 0.5 cr. (20400)
HVC 21407 Heating & Cooling System Design 1 cr. (20406)
HVC 21408 Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration 0.8 cr. (20407)
HVC 21409 Alternative/Specialized HVAC System 0.4 cr. (20408)
HVC 21410 Fundamentals of Crew Leadership 0.8 cr. (20409)

HVAC Level 4 Credits: 6.4 (160 classroom hours)

Engineering Design Technologies

EDT 11000 Detailing w/AutoCAD 3 cr.
EDT 14000 Architectural Drafting/CAD 4 cr.

EDT Credits: 7 (128 classroom hours)

Technical Education Electives (11.7 credits minimum)

Select from the following or choose technical electives from ELT, MEC, MPT, PLB or WLD until a minimum of 11.7 credits are earned.

CAP 29904 Internship/Service Learning 4 cr.
COR 12000 Green Building/Weatherization 2 cr.
HVC 10130 EPA Refrigerant Certification 1 cr.
HVC 14000 Geothermal Heat Pump Systems 3 cr.

Technical Education Credits: 11.7 (Minimum 250.5 classroom hours)

Total AAS-Credits: 60

Suggested sequence of courses:

Year 1 (Fall)

EDT 11000 Detailing with AutoCAD 3 cr.
ENG 11800 Intro to Technical and Professional Writing or ENG 10303 English Composition I 3 cr.
Core and HVC Modules

Year 1 (Winter)

COR 12000 Green Building & Weatherization 2 cr.
EDT 14000 Architectural Drawing/CAD 4 cr.
MTH 12000 Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 4 cr.
HVC modules 2 cr.

Year 2 (Fall)

HVC 14000 Geothermal Heat Pump Systems 3 cr.
HVC modules
Lab science course (4-5 cr.)

Year 2 (Winter)

CAP 29904 Internship/Service Learning 4 cr.
HVC modules
Speech course 3 cr.