Course Descriptions

HART 1380,2380
Cooperative Education (1-0-20) 3 Hours
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. The student is required to work for wages at least 20 hours per week in air conditioning, refrigeration, or a related field.

HART 1401
Basic Electricity for HVAC (3-3) 4 Hours
Principles of electricity as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment, electrical circuits, and component theory and operation. The class will begin with basic electricity and progress through the study of transformers, power distribution, electric motors, motor controls, and circuitry. The student will be introduced to the proper operation of various electrical meters and test instruments. This course and HART 1407 must be taken first as the prerequisite to all the HART classes.

HART 1407
Refrigeration Principles (3-3) 4 Hours
An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer theory, temperature/pressure relationship, refrigerant handling, refrigeration components, and safety. The student will learn proper soldering and brazing techniques using oxy-acetylene and air-acetylene. The student will also be introduced to the proper use of hand tools and test instruments required in both service and installation. This course and HART 1403 must be taken first as the prerequisite for all the other HART courses.

HART 1441
Residential Air Conditioning (3-3) 4 Hours
A study of components, applications, and installation of mechanical air conditioning systems including operating conditions, troubleshooting, repair, and charging of air conditioning systems. This course covers proper recovery, recycle, and reclaim procedures. The student will also study the chemical make-up of refrigerants and how they affect the atmosphere. Replacement refrigerants and the problems they pose will also be covered. The student will gain a working knowledge of the various components used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The student will study various refrigerant oils and the type refrigerants they are designed for. Prerequisite: Refrigeration Principles, Electricity Principles.

HART 1445
Gas and Electric Heating (3-3) 4 Hours
A study of the procedures and principles used in servicing heating systems including gas fired and electric furnaces. The student will be introduced to proper testing and troubleshooting techniques. The class will cover proper wiring, gas controls, thermostats, spark ignition, and venting procedures. Prerequisite: Electricity Principles.

HART 2434
Advanced Air Conditioning Controls (3-3) 4 Hours
Theory and application of electrical control devices, electromechanical controls/direct digital controls and/or pneumatic controls. This course covers the proper methods for troubleshooting electrical control devices and control circuits. The student will study the correct wiring for components such as lock out relays, oil failure controls, and thermostats. The student will be introduced to solid state controls and their functions. Prerequisite: Electricity Principles.

HART 2442
Commercial Refrigeration (3-3) 4 Hours
Theory and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration; medium, and low temperature applications, and ice machines. The student will be introduced to various controls and components used in these applications. This course covers piping procedures, wiring, operation, and troubleshooting. The student will also study air cooled, water cooled, and evaporative condensers and their applications. Prerequisite: Refrigeration Principles, Electricity Principles.

HART 2445
Air Conditioning Systems Design (4-0) 4 Hours
A study of the properties of air and results of cooling, heating, humidifying or dehumidifying; heat gain and heat loss calculations, including equipment selection and balancing the air system. This course covers psychrometrics and design procedures developed to select proper equipment for air conditioning systems. The student will be introduced to Manual J for heating and cooling loads. The student will also study proper duct sizing and design techniques. Prerequisite: Refrigeration Principles or Instructor Approval. Capstone course.

HART 2449
Heat Pumps (3-3) 4 Hours
A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump systems. This course covers specialized refrigeration systems such as heat pumps, cascade systems, chill water systems, and gas absorption systems. The student will learn the distinctive type controls and equipment necessary for these systems. Prerequisite: Refrigeration Principles and Electricity Principles.