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Course Descriptions <br />including their design and installation. The module <br />covers the scope of solar energy system's conceptual, <br />mechanical, and electrical design, with an emphasis on <br />wiring and electrical issues. <br />Prerequisite: EL110, EL120, and EL130 <br />Heating, Ventilation and Air <br />Conditioning <br />Module 4.0 units 40/40lsellab <br />HVC 130 Basic Electricity, Motors, and HVAC <br />Controls <br />An introduction to electricity and automatic controls. <br />Content Includes: electrical components, household <br />wiring, wire sizing, series and parallel circuits. Included <br />in this course is hands-on experience with electrical <br />tools and meters. On the controls side the course Is <br />designed to develop familiarity with electrical current <br />and an understanding of electrical current flow and Its <br />effects as it Interacts with various components of a <br />circuit. The student will develop a basic understanding <br />of motors and their starting devices and <br />troubleshooting principles and basic understanding of <br />HVAC control devices and how they affect the <br />operation of HVAC equipment. Prerequisite None <br />Module 4.0 units 40140 lee/lab <br />HVC 135 Basic Refrigeration Theory and <br />Application <br />This course is designed to familiarize students with <br />basic industry tools and their proper and safe use. The <br />student will be using these tools to complete lab <br />assignments and Introduce basic refrigeration <br />principles, refrigeration theory, characteristics, and <br />properties of refrigerant. Emphasis will be placed on <br />system evacuation, and compressor component <br />replacement and system charging. The application of <br />refrigeration theory Is also covered in this course. <br />Prerequisite: None <br />Module 4.0 units 40140 lee/lab <br />HVC 140 Air Conditioning, Troubleshooting and <br />Heat Pump Systems <br />This course covers principles of residential air <br />conditioning systems. Content includes evaluation and <br />hands-on and classroom experience in use of <br />psychometrics, residential and light commercial air <br />conditioning equipment types, and installation. In this <br />course the students will be introduced to the heat pump <br />application and its components. Lab focuses on <br />systems operation, and performance problems. <br />Prerequisites: HVC 130, HVC 135 <br />Module 4.0 units 40140lecllab <br />HVC 145 Heating Systems <br />This course Is designed to introduce the student to <br />basic concepts of heating with gas, electric and oil <br />used primarily In residential applications and the <br />principles of combustion. Topics include the basic of <br />651 <br />gas heating systems, operation of gas valves and <br />burners. This course also includes lessons related to <br />combustion chemistry, heating fuels natural gas and <br />LP gas -burning equipment, start-up, sequence of <br />operation and equipment maintenance <br />troubleshooting. Prerequisites: HVC 130, HVC 135 <br />Module 4.0 units 40140 lec/lab <br />HVC 150 Duct Design, Blueprint Reading, and Load <br />Calculation <br />This course covers equipment used for the distribution <br />of air. Course content includes: blower performance; <br />static and dynamic pressures and pressure drop due <br />to friction; sizing and selection of ductwork and <br />blowers, diffusers, registers and grilles; and evaluation <br />of system performance. This course also assists <br />students in developing a basic understanding of how <br />to read and interpret blueprints and load calculations. <br />Prerequisites: HVC 130, HVC 135 <br />Module 4.0 units 40140 lec/lab <br />HVC 166 Commercial Refrigeration Systems <br />This course covers the fundamentals of refrigeration <br />equipment found in commercial systems. It teaches <br />students the different components used In commercial <br />applications as well as start-up, Installation and defrost <br />cycle needed. Safety for the technician, customer, and <br />equipment are also covered. <br />Prerequisites: HVC 130, HVC 135 <br />Module 4.0 units 40/40 lec/lab <br />HVC 160 Specialized Commercial Equipment and <br />Green Awareness <br />This course is designed familiarize students with the <br />specialized refrigeration equipment principles that they <br />will face in the industry and how to apply it to properly <br />diagnose system operation. Lab focuses on systems, <br />performance problems and to increase awareness of <br />alternative forms of heating and air conditioning that <br />are more environmentally friendly presented In Green <br />Awareness. Prerequisites: HVC 130, HVC 135 <br />Module 4.0 units 40140lecleb <br />HVC 165 Regulation and Building Automation <br />This course is designed to prepare students to take the <br />R-410A safe use certification test. Content includes <br />chemicals: HCFC-22, commonly known as R-22, used <br />generally in air conditioning equipment; and R-410A <br />refrigerant, which replaces HCFC-22. Focus is on safe <br />use of R-410A. Course content also emphasizes the <br />Importance of OSHA standards. Prepares for the EPA <br />608 certification exam to permit handling and transport <br />refrigerant. This course also covers a building <br />automation and the new controls used in building <br />maintenance. Prerequisites: HVC 130, HVC 135 <br />