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Fundamentals of HVAC/Refrigeration I

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Fundamentals of HVAC/Refrigeration I

Description

This is an introductory course in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) technology. Topics will include heat transfer, refrigerant properties, the vapor-compression refrigeration cycle, service and piping techniques, EPA refrigerant handling regulations, dehydration and charging of systems, control components, basic residential control wiring, domestic refrigerator/freezers, and room air conditioners. Formerly HVAC 801. Pre- or coreq.- EMEC 101 or instructor approval.

4

Repeatable for Additional Credit

No

Lecture/Lab/Other Ratio

3:2:0

Prerequisites and Corerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: ELTC101

This course is an approved AA/AS elective

No

This course is an approved AAS elective

Yes

Honors Section Available

No