Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) Course Descriptions

CIT 114 Plumbing (3 credit hours)
Demonstration and hands-on training in installation of plumbing pipe, fixtures, and fittings; interpreting plumbing drawings and selection of proper materials. F S

CTC 132 Computer Basics (1 credit hour)
Introduction to the basic use of Microsoft Office 365, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.

CTC 193 Windows (1 credit hour)
Introduction to basic use of a Windows-based operating system.

ELT 134 Motors, Controls, and Drives (3 credit hours)
Learn about electrical symbols, ladder and wiring diagrams, used motors and motor control circuits, including DC, single- and three-phase, electromagnetic, and DC and AC electronic controllers. Emphasis on control, wiring, and troubleshooting of motors and control circuits. Prerequisite: ELT 150 with a grade of C or higher. S

ELT 150 Introduction to Electricity and Electronics (3 credit hours)
DC and AC circuits and test instruments; following national skill standards (EIA/EIF), includes work habits; basic and practical skills; and survey of motors, relays, and transformers. Prerequisite: MAT 060 or MAT 094 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher. F S

EST 113 Work Experience and Ethics (1 credit hour)
Preparation of resume and cover letter; detailed journal documenting internship; introduction to work ethics and traits that employers look for in current and prospective employees.

HVC 111 Basic Air Conditioning (3 credit hours)
Fundamentals of operation for residential and light commercial air conditioning systems; proper handling of refrigerants. Prerequisite: credit or concurrent enrollment in ELT 150. F

HVC 112 Basic Heating (3 credit hours)
Fundamentals of operation for residential and light commercial heating systems. Prerequisite: credit or concurrent enrollment in ELT 150. F

HVC 113 Residential HVAC Installation (3 credit hours)
Basic HVAC system components and operation concepts, component installation, gas piping, low voltage wiring, basic tool skills, and job safety. F

HVC 114 Ductwork Fabrication (2 credit hours)
Basic tool skills, job safety, and fabrication techniques for HVAC ductwork components and systems. Prerequisite: MAT 060 or MAT 094. S

HVC 136 HVAC Service I (3 credit hours)
Introductory diagnosis and repair practices for common residential and light commercial HVAC systems. Prerequisite: credit in ELT 150.

HVC 137 HVAC Service II (3 credit hours)
Intermediate diagnosis and repair practices for residential and 
light commercial HVAC systems. Orientation to specialty HVAC systems. Prerequisite: credit in HVC 136.

HVC 116 HVAC Trade Computations (2 credit hours)
Fractions, area, volume, basic geometry, and algebra for HVAC applications. Prerequisite: placement out of MAT 060.