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 Dennis Soukup at (702) 651-4792.
Fall 2010 Schedule of Classes
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. 5 Credits.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 74911 |
S01 |
S |
08:00a To 05:00p |
HN |
HN A110 |
WILLIAMS |
23 Oct 2010 |
23 Oct 2010 |
| 74913 |
S02 |
S |
08:00a To 05:00p |
HN |
HN A110 |
WILLIAMS |
11 Dec 2010 |
11 Dec 2010 |
AC 102B Introduction to HVAC Electrical Theory and Application
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.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 40012 |
101 |
MW |
06:00p To 08:30p |
HN |
HN A110 |
WILLIAMS |
30 Aug 2010 |
19 Dec 2010 |
| 40014 |
102 |
TR |
06:00p To 08:30p |
HN |
HN A110 |
GRAZZINI |
30 Aug 2010 |
19 Dec 2010 |
| 51990 |
D01 |
MW
S |
06:00p To 08:30p
01:30p To 04:00p |
HN |
HN A116
HN A113 |
SULLIVAN |
30 Aug 2010 |
19 Dec 2010 |
| 74915 |
S01 |
MWF |
08:30a To 12:00p |
HN |
HN A110 |
GREENE |
30 Aug 2010 |
21 Oct 2010 |
AC 103B Introduction to HVAC Mechanical Theory and Application
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.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 40016 |
101 |
MW |
06:00p To 08:30p |
HN |
HN A113 |
HICKS JR |
30 Aug 2010 |
19 Dec 2010 |
| 40018 |
102 |
TR |
06:00p To 08:30p |
HN |
HN A109A |
DAVIS |
30 Aug 2010 |
19 Dec 2010 |
| 74917 |
S01 |
MWF |
08:30a To 12:00p |
HN |
HN A110 |
GREENE |
26 Oct 2010 |
17 Dec 2010 |
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.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 40020 |
100 |
TR |
06:00p To 08:30p |
HN |
HN A111 |
RICHNER |
30 Aug 2010 |
19 Dec 2010 |
AC 110B Intermediate HVAC Electrical Theory and Application
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.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 40022 |
100 |
MW |
06:00p To 08:30p |
HN |
HN A109A |
GREENE |
30 Aug 2010 |
19 Dec 2010 |
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.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 40024 |
100 |
TR |
06:00p To 08:30p |
HN |
HN A108 |
WILLIAMS |
30 Aug 2010 |
19 Dec 2010 |
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 Credits.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 74919 |
S01 |
F
F |
03:00p To 06:00p
06:00p To 09:00p |
HN
HN |
HN A113
HN A111 |
SOUKUP |
17 Sep 2010 |
8 Oct 2010 |
| 74921 |
S02 |
F
F |
03:00p To 06:00p
06:00p To 09:00p |
HN
HN |
HN A113
HN A111 |
SOUKUP |
22 Oct 2010 |
19 Nov 2010 |
AC 198B Special Topic: Professionalism in HVAC 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.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 74923 |
S01 |
S |
01:00p To 03:00p |
HN |
HN A111 |
SOUKUP |
2 Oct 2010 |
23 Oct 2010 |
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.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 40028 |
100 |
S |
08:00a To 01:00p |
HN |
HN A111 |
SOUKUP |
30 Aug 2010 |
19 Dec 2010 |
| 40030 |
101 |
MW |
06:00p To 08:30p |
HN |
HN A111 |
SOUKUP |
30 Aug 2010 |
19 Dec 2010 |
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. 1-16 Credits.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 40032 |
100 |
To be arranged |
WILLIAMS |
30 Aug 2010 |
19 Dec 2010 |
(Posted 1 June 2010)
This schedule of classes is accurate at the time of posting, but is subject to change without notice.
Check On-line Registration for current listing of classes.
(Updated 17 July 2010)