| FYE 101 |
Blazing Your Trail |
Details |
1 |
| Directed to new students, this course provides a supportive transition to the culture of higher education. Course objectives aim at preparing students for the college experience by acquiring effective learning techniques and by becoming aware of available college resources for academic and personal growth. This course also develops students' abilities, which will assist them with the complexities of college life. |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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| HVA 101 |
Refrigeration Fundamentals |
Details |
3 |
| This course introduces vocabulary, concepts and scientific principles used in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Theories on heat laws, pressures, matter, and energy; refrigerant chemistry and the refrigeration cycle will be examined and studied. The course also covers proper refrigerant management techniques and safe practices. Practical application, troubleshooting techniques, measuring and testing the operation of the basic refrigeration cycle; including working with ACR copper tubing, tools, and instruments are emphasized. Passing the EPA certification is a requirement of this course. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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| HVA 103 |
Heating Principles |
Details |
3 |
| This course introduces vocabulary, concepts and scientific principles used in the heating industry. Heat laws, heat transfer, and fundamentals of the combustion process are examined and studied. Also covered are gas, oil, and electric forced-air systems for residential comfort heating. Practical application for testing and adjusting system performance, troubleshooting electrical systems and control, working with gas pipe, preventative maintenance, service and repair are emphasized. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. |
| Prerequisites: |
HVA 101 with a grade of "C" or above or consent of department |
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| HVA 199 |
HVAC Internship |
Details |
1-5 (Varies) |
| This course offers HVAC students several options for acquiring work-based education in the HVAC work site environment. Students may elect to participate in an approved apprenticeship, internship, job shadowing, or mentoring activity as it pertains to their career goals. The course provides the opportunity to apply classroom theory and experience the dynamics of modern industry. Course requires at least 80 hours of work experience for each credit hour. |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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| IMT 110 |
Industrial Wiring |
Details |
2 |
| This course is designed to provide a theoretical framework for the understanding of industrial wiring and its applications with hands-on activities to reinforce the concepts introduced. Students will learn about the electrical power distribution and the installation and wiring of industrial electrical equipment. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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| IMT 120 |
Industrial Motors & Controls |
Details |
3 |
| This course is designed to provide a theoretical framework for the understanding of motors and controls and its applications with hands-on activities to reinforce the concepts introduced. Students will learn about motor control systems, devices, circuits and troubleshooting. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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| MAT 100 |
Technical Mathematics |
Details |
3 |
| A course designed to cover mathematical processes and problems that relate to career, technical and workforce applications. Specific topics include fractions; decimals, ratio, proportion and percentage; measurements; and area and volume. |
| Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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