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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AAD 10. This course will prepare the student with the basic knowledge in the following areas of solar design history, solar procession, climatological data for Reno and northern Nevada, energy reflection, transmission and absorption, heat transfer, heat storage, types of collector systems and their sizing as it relates to architecture.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None This course will identify the plants that will grow in this climate. The student will be given characteristics of the plants, soil adaptation, cultural needs, use of those plants in the landscape and other information about the plants during the lecture and laboratory.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AAD 223. This course covers the use of AutoCAD and other Computer-Aided Software as a drafting and design tool in the landscape field. This course will build on the fundamentals taught in the Basic AutoCAD courses and will provide the student with an understanding of this tool in the preparation of landscape plans and details. Projects and hands-on work will be completed by the student, as well as discussions of various techniques and methods used.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AAD 223 and AAD 280. Co-requisite: AAD 282. Advanced work in computer-aided drafting and design. Includes development of speed, understanding of CAD techniques and logic and the understanding of office environment that incorporates CAD as a drafting alternative.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AAD 182 and 183. Elements, principles, and theories of design as applied to projects in various media. Emphasis on the integration of design principles with the properties of wood, concrete, steel, glass, masonry and other construction materials. Consideration of environmental and climatic conditions and determinants are also discussed.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AAD 280. Discussion of the elements, principles and theories of design as applied to projects related to each of the design professions. Emphasis is placed upon integration of design principles to urban landscapes, buildings, interiors, furnishings and environmental graphic applications.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None An introductory course to present the fundamental principles of mechanical refrigeration. The course is designed for persons interested in pursuing a career in servicing, repairing and/or installing refrigeration and air conditioning equipment as well as building maintenance persons. Topics covered: basic physics, thermodynamics, the basic refrigeration cycle and common components used in mechanical refrigeration. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Building Maintenance core.
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6.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AC 102B, AC 205B and IMT 110B. Application of principles and skills in the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment. Topics covered are the cooling cycle, gas furnaces, oil furnaces, heat pumps, chilled water systems, hot water systems and cooling towers.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None An introductory course in the principles of mechanical refrigeration found in heat pumps. Students will learn fundamentals in servicing, repairing and/or installation of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Topics include basic physics, thermodynamics, the refrigeration cycle and common components used in heat pump systems.
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6.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AC 102B and IMT 110B. This course is designed for persons interested in entering the refrigeration/air conditioning service, installation or building maintenance fields and is intended for the intermediate level student. The course is oriented toward development of basic skills required in troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of refrigeration/air conditioning systems. Topics covered are soldering, silver soldering, service and troubleshooting tools and systems construction.
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