Course Descriptions
| HART 1401: BASIC ELECTRICITY FOR HVAC |
CRT HRS:04 This course covers principles of electricity as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment, electrical circuits, and component theory and operation. Prerequisite: None. |
| HART 1407: REFRIGERATION PRINCIPLES |
CRT HRS:04 This course is an introduction to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer theory, temperature/pressure relationship, refrigerant handling, refrigeration components and safety. Prerequisite: None. |
| HART 1410: HVAC SHOP PRACTICES AND TOOLS |
CRT HRS:04 This course covers tools and instruments used in the HVAC industry. It includes proper application, use and care of these tools, and tubing and piping practices. Prerequisite: None. |
| HART 1445: GAS AND ELECTRICAL HEATING |
CRT HRS:04 This course is the study of the procedures and principles used in servicing heating systems including gas fired furnaces and electric heating systems. Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1407, HART 1410. |
| HART 2431: ADVANCED ELECTRICITY |
CRT HRS:04 This course is advanced electrical instruction and skill building in installation and servicing of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including detailed instruction in motors and power distribution, motors, motor controls, and application of solid state devices. Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1407, HART 1410. |
| HART 2438 CAPSTONE: AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION AND STARTUP |
CRT HRS:04 This course is the study of air conditioning system installation, refrigerant piping, condensate disposal, and air cleaning equipment with emphasis on startup and performance testing. Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1407, HART 1410, and HART 2445 |
| HART 2441: COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING |
CRT HRS:04 This is a study of components, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems with capacities of 25 tons or less. Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1407, HART 1410 |
| HART 2442: COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION |
CRT HRS:04 Theory of and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration; medium and low temperature applications and ice machines are introduced in this course. Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1407, HART 1410 |
| HART 2443: INDUSTRIAL AIR CONDITIONING |
CRT HRS:04 A study of components, accessories, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems above 25 tons capacity will be presented. Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1407, HART 1410 |
| HART 2445: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS DESIGN |
CRT HRS:04 This course is a study of the properties of air and results of cooling, heating, humidifying or dehumidifying; heat gain and heat loss calculations including equipment selection, duct fabrication, and balancing the air system. Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1407, HART 1410 |
| MAIR 1449: REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS, WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS |
CRT HRS:04 This course covers theory, sequence of operation, components and repair, electrical schematics, and troubleshooting electronic components in air conditioning and refrigeration. Emphasis is placed on safety for the electrical, mechanical, and sealed systems. Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1407, HART 1410 |