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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
In this course, students will solder and braze copper tubing and will make basic sheet metal fittings. This course also introduces the student to sheet metal fabrication common to the HVAC industry. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
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2.00 Credits
In this course, students will study the psychrometric chart and its uses in determining a proper residential heating and cooling load. Topics include properties of air and air measurements. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the basic physical laws relating to refrigeration systems components, refrigeration theory, the refrigeration cycle, system operation, and accessories. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. Recommendation(s): Concurrently enrolled in HVAC 1042.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the following areas of refrigeration: applications and properties, refrigerant oils, piping, dehydration, charging and recovery, recycling, reclaiming, installations, heat pumps, part load and troubleshooting. The government EPA CFC Certification Test will be administered as part of this course. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. Recommendation(s): Concurrently enrolled in HVAC 1041.
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2.00 Credits
In this course, students will study the history of heating. They will be introduced to the different types of heating systems, various fuels, and types of accessories. Students will also practice service procedures on accessories. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the theory and operation of oil-burning heating systems, service, repair practices, combustion testing, and maintenance. Procedures for logically troubleshooting oil-fired heating systems will also be covered. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires completion of FACM 1030 or concurrently enrolled.
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4.00 Credits
This course covers the fundamentals of gas heat. Topics include gas burners, gas controls, gas ignition, safety, operating controls, service and maintenance on gas furnaces, and combustion efficiency testing procedures. Proper procedures and performance skills for logically troubleshooting a gas heating system will also be covered. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires completion of FACM 1030 or concurrently enrolled.
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2.00 Credits
This course covers alternate systems used to heat and cool a residence. Topics covered include installation, function, performance, and limitations of these systems. Students will perform basic tests on heating and cooling systems and controls. Commercial chiller and heat pump operations will also be covered. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. Prerequisite(s): HVAC 1042 or instructor consent.
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2.00 Credits
This course covers the different types of ignition systems and how to service these systems. Topics include flame rectification and how to diagnose flame rectification problems. High efficiency condensing furnaces and their installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures will also be covered. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires completion of HVAC 1067 or concurrently enrolled.
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended to introduce students to the safe, efficient operation of low-pressure steam and hot water boilers and related equipment. The Minnesota State Special Engineer License and its requirements will also be covered. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
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