Air Conditioning Technology

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree and a Certificate of Achievement in Air Conditioning Technology prepare skilled workers to install, service, troubleshoot, and repair residential heating and cooling systems.

For further information please contact department leadership at (702) 651-4370.

Fall 2009 Schedule of Classes

On-line Registration

AC  100B    Technician Certification Review

A lecture course to prepare students for certification exam, devoted to all aspects of EPA regulatory requirements under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. 0.5 Credits.

AC  102B    HVAC I (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning)

This course covers electrical safety, basic electrical math, elementary circuit diagram reading and drawing, and motor theory. Labs cover: assembly and wiring techniques, and the use of electrical meters. 5 Credits.

AC  103B    HVAC II (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning)

This course covers mechanical and electrical safety, basic mechanical math and physics, the refrigeration cycle, system components, enthalpy, and psychrometrics. Labs cover: recovery, evacuation, leak testing, charging, and system measurements. 5 Credits.

AC  106B    Residential Gas Heating

Types of gas furnaces, troubleshooting, function of controls, repair of mechanical controls, combustion efficiency tests, piping techniques, proper ventilation and combustion will be covered. Prerequisites: AC 102B, 103B. 5 Credits.

AC  110B    Electric Heating and Cooling

This course covers intermediate level electrical diagram drawing and interpretation, enthalpy and psychrometrics, and specialized system components for resistance heat HVAC. Labs cover: wiring of various control circuits, and system measurements. Prerequisites: AC 102B, 103B. 5 Credits.

AC  111B    Heat Pumps

This course covers heat pumps and their operation. It will teach various defrost methods including time temperature, demand, air switch and other defrost controls. Charging methods will be covered which include superheat, weigh-in and dial-a-charge. The course will also include compressor change-out methods and advance wiring. C.O.P., E.E.R., SEER rating and design points of heat pumps are covered. Prerequisite: AC 110B. 5 Credits.

AC  116B    Copper Fundamentals

Silver braising, Oxy-Acetylene equipment, use of copper tubing, swagging, flaring, bending, and proper cutting techniques in air conditioning applications will be covered. 1 Credit.

AC  198B  ST: Customer Service

This course introduces a methodical approach to problem resolution to HVAC service professionals (dispatchers, technicians, owners). It is also designed to contain, qualify and correct various problems with good and bad outcomes. This course instructs and corrects various problems with good and bad outcomes. This course instructs students to focus on their communication skills prior to using technical expertise. 1 Credit.

AC  200B    Commercial Refrigeration I

An introduction to commercial refrigeration. Deals with system components, mechanical and electrical controls, random and planned defrost, various accessories, application and types of refrigeration systems and troubleshooting basic commercial systems. Prerequisites: AC 102B, 103B, 111B. 5 Credits.

AC  295B    Work Experience I

This course is designed to provide practical experience applying the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) theory and techniques gained in other CSN HVAC courses through on-the-job experience while working alongside experienced HVAC technicians. 1 Credit.

Updated 20 June 2009