|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Criteria
Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.
-
2.00 Credits
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify diverse methods of alternate energy production. Some of the technologies that will be discussed are wind energy, photoelectric energy, nuclear energy, hydroelectric energy, biomass and alternate fuel vehicles. Students will understand the advantages of using various alternate energy technologies, the effects or by-products of each and the problems that might be encountered. Some student research will be included in the context of the course. Emphasis will be on the most promising or effective alternate energy technologies available. 2 hrs. lecture/wk.
-
4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: HVAC 121 and either HVAC 123 or ELTE 123 Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify all the components and accessories and their relation to the functions of residential heating systems. Topics covered will be natural gas, propane, oil, forced air and hydronic-types of equipment. Emphasis will be on the electrical diagrams and mechanical principles of operation of these systems. Practical instruction in service diagnosis procedures and techniques for efficient operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of these systems make up the lab portion of the course. The student will be required to provide ANSI Z87 safety glasses and may be expected to provide other basic hand tools and/or equipment. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $30 to $150.
-
4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: HVAC 121 and either HVAC 123 or ELTE 123 Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify all the components and accessories and their relation to the functions of residential air conditioning systems. Topics covered will include electric and natural gas air conditioner condensing units, metering devices, evaporation coils, and refrigerants. Electrical diagrams, psychrometric charts and techniques for efficient operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of these systems make up the laboratory portion of the course. The student will be required to provide ANSI Z87 safety glasses and may be expected to provide other basic hand tools and/or equipment. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $30 to $150.
-
2.00 Credits
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify all types of industrial plant blueprints. Included will be a discussion of machine parts and drawings as well as hydraulic, pneumatic, piping and plumbing, electrical, air conditioning and refrigeration drawings. Sketching used in industrial plants will be covered. A portion of the course will cover the types and use of ladder logic and various components such as input, output and diagrams. The structure, symbols and terminology of ladder logic diagrams will be introduced. Logic and decision-making functions are presented, along with practice in creating ladder logic diagrams. 2 hrs. lecture/wk.
-
3.00 Credits
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate familiarity with many aspects of fuel gas piping, gas appliance venting, water heater installations, combustion air requirements and proper piping techniques. Classroom lectures center on methods for proper sizing of both fuel gas piping and vent sizing with emphasis on interpretation of both the Uniform Plumbing Code and the National Fuel Gas Code. There will be an emphasis on combustion air requirements. Laboratory competencies will include identification of materials and proper installation methods of fuel gas lines, vent piping systems and copper water line connections. The student will be required to provide ANSI Z87 safety glasses and may be expected to provide other basic hand tools and/or equipment. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.
-
3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: HVAC 121 and either HVAC 123 or ELTE 123 Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify techniques and procedures to install new systems, retrofit systems and do an initial start-up, check-out furnaces and air conditioners. Topics will include electrical requirements, flue appliance location, permit and inspections, combustion air, sheet metal ducts, and mechanical standards. The student will be required to provide ANSI Z87 safety glasses and may be expected to provide other basic hand tools and/or equipment. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.
-
1.00 Credits
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should have knowledge and confidence necessary to pass the EPA Refrigerant Certification exam and properly, efficiently and responsibly handle refrigerants as set forth in the Clean Air Act of 1990. 1 hr. lecture/wk.
-
1.00 Credits
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify the job skills necessary to have a successful career in the field of their choice. Topics included listening skills, oral communication, human relations, decision making/problem solving, how to work as a team, time and resource management, work ethics, career planning and resume building. 1 hr. lecture/wk.
-
3.00 Credits
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify the components, equipment and operation for sheet metal layout and fabrication. Practice problems are included at the end of each unit in order to provide the student with an opportunity to apply the methods attained by sheet metal layout. Shop facilities are available. The patterns will be fabricated and joined into a line of fittings. This gives the most complete test of pattern accuracy and also provides the experience needed by a competent layout person. The student will be required to provide ANSI Z87 safety glasses and may be expected to provide other basic hand tools and/or equipment. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $30 to $150.
-
4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: HVAC 121 and either HVAC 123 or ELTE 123 Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify cooling systems used in commercial, institutional and industrial applications. Types of equipment include reciprocating and centrifugal chillers, absorption systems, cooling towers, fans and air handlers. Topics also include psychometrics, pressure-enthalpy diagrams and commercial load calculations, evacuation and charging. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $30 to $150.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Privacy Statement
|
Terms of Use
|
Institutional Membership Information
|
About AcademyOne
Copyright 2006 - 2024 AcademyOne, Inc.
|
|
|