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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint students with the installation practices, pricing, and sales concepts used within the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning industry. Discussed are codes and standards and their effect upon the cost of construction. Students take a basic installation and price the job, breaking down all of the component parts. Students are exposed to cost- volume-profit relationships and the use of cost data in decision-making. Customer needs and work habits are discussed to develop the understanding and the skills needed in professional sales. Skills necessary to interpret blueprints will be developed. Students are required to complete many assignments utilizing computer applications. Prerequisites: Heat Principles and Application (HVAC114) and Refrigeration Principles and Application (HVAC201) and HVAC Principles (HVAC204), and Beginning Windows (CTIM101) or higher, or Permission of Instructor
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4.00 Credits
This course is a detailed study of circuitry found in HVAC equipment. Topics covered are controlling factors, system control components, and heating and cooling equipment control circuitry. Utilizing theories learned, students develop equipment control circuitry. In the laboratory students investigate the application and troubleshooting techniques of these circuits. Lecture: 3 hours Laboratory: 2 hours Prerequisite: Basic Electricity and Control Theory (HVAC111) or Permission of Instructor
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the basic service, troubleshooting, repair, and start-up procedures found within the HVAC industry. Areas covered include refrigeration, electrical, and heating and cooling systems components. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis of operational failure and the appropriate corrective action required. Refrigerant leak detection, recovery, and recycling procedures are covered in detail. Laboratory: 6 hours Prerequisites: Heat Principles and Application (HVAC114) and Refrigeration Principles and Application (HVAC201) and HVAC Equipment Controls (HVAC213), or Permission of Instructor
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4.00 Credits
This course explores the principles of electric, electronic, and pneumatic systems control. An examination of current practices regarding application and design of commercial systems is studied. Discussions include energy savings through computer application in building automation systems. In the laboratory, students investigate the principles, application, and troubleshooting techniques of these circuits. Students will also develop computer generated control drawings. Lecture: 3 hours Laboratory: 2 hours Prerequisites: Basic Electricity and Control Theory (HVAC111) and HVAC Principles (HVAC204) and Computer Aided Drafting (ENGT107), or Permission of Instructor
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1.00 Credits
This course involves independent work on a selected topic under the direction of members of the Department of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Technology. Limited to 2 courses per student Prerequisite: Approval of the Department Chair and Division Dean History
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the relationships between science, religion, and the everyday lives of students. The course will study the natures of science and religion as ways of knowing the world. The course will examine questions central to the science-religion dialog (e.g. Was the universe created? Does evolution rule out god's existence? Does the universe have a purpose?) The course will require substantial reading, submission of several short papers, and student presentations. Although there are no formal course prerequisites, it is recommended that prospective students have the reading/writing skills that will be needed to complete course assignments. It is also recommended that the student have some background (high school or college) in science.
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3.00 Credits
Liberal Arts Seminar is an interdisciplinary seminar taught by a team of two professors from different disciplines, assisted by several guest lecturers. Students will explore developments in science, technology, art, and society that impact modern culture. Students will be required to participate in research and classroom presentations. Prerequisite: English Composition II (ENGL102)
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3.00 Credits
Newspaper Journalism is a course designed to give students instruction and practice in gathering, writing, and evaluating the news. Students learn the conventions of newswriting, focus on writing and editing factual news stories, and study the basis for news judgments and editorial decisions. Prerequisite: C or better in English Composition I (ENGL101) or Permission of Instructor
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course involves independent work on a selected topic under the direction of members of the Journalism faculty. Limited to 2 courses per student Prerequisite: Approval of the Department Chair and Division Dean
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1.00 Credits
This course provides opportunities for students to develop the search strategies and critical thinking skills needed for the selection and evaluation of information for academic projects and for life-long learning. Students are introduced to general reference works; reference works specific to the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and applied sciences and technology; and CD ROM and on-line sources of information.
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