Fundamentals of heat and measurement; intensity, quantity and modes of flow; factors of comfort studied and explored in relation to design of a system in connection with function of that system. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Refrigeration, its theory, systems, components, and control as applied to air conditioning; study of refrigeration equipment, including function, selection, proper installation, maintenance, and service. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Conventional low velocity duct design; high velocity air distribution design and systems using sophisticated design techniques; layout techniques. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Pneumatic, electric, and electronic controls and control systems; selection and design of control systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Fundamentals of management techniques for air conditioning dealers, contractors, and entrepreneurs. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Fabrication and installation of ducts used in air conditioning, ventilation and heating systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Techniques of welding and cutting different metals under a variety of conditions. Students will learn to weld, butt, edge, lap and fillet joints. Oxy-acetylene, oxy-propane and carbon arc methods are employed. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Shop and laboratory safety, use of hand tools for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating, use of meters, instruments and gauges. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Covers meters, instruments, and troubleshooting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Servicing, installation, reinstallation, warranty, and troubleshooting of home and commercial refrigeration systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Selection, maintenance, installation of commercial refrigeration. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Gauges, meters, and troubleshooting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Domestic and hermetic servicing. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Analysis of domestic and commercial hermetic systems, mechanical and electrical servicing. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Installation of components and complete systems, service and maintenance of those components and systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course introduces students to industrial cooling and refrigeration systems, emphasizing HVAC fundamentals, refrigeration cycles, system components, refrigerant handling, thermodynamics, and safety. Students will learn installation, service, and maintenance procedures for commercial and industrial systems. Key topics include the refrigeration cycle, compressors, evaporators, condensers, metering devices, system charging and evacuation, airflow and ventilation, and EPA-compliant refrigerant recovery. The course includes hands-on lab assignments and prepares students for the EPA Section 608 certification. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Warm air systems, hot water systems, steam systems, gas fuel, oil fuel, and coal fuel at both residential and commercial levels; control systems and their installation, maintenance, service and sub-electrical systems and their service. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

General study of domestic and commercial systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Theory, maintenance and repair of advanced electrical, mechanical and electronic controls and control systems. Design techniques of control systems explored. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.