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.
Spring 2012 Schedule of Classes
AC 100 - 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 |
| 24828 |
4001 |
S |
08:00AM to 05:00PM |
HEND |
HNA119 |
SCHNURR |
4 Feb |
4 Feb |
| 24829 |
4002 |
S |
08:00AM to 05:00PM |
HEND |
HNA119 |
SCHNURR |
14 Apr |
14 Apr |
AC 102 - 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 |
| 24844 |
4001 |
MW |
05:10PM to 07:40PM |
HEND |
HNA110 |
BALLARD |
23 Jan |
18 May |
| 24845 |
4002 |
MW |
07:50PM to 10:20PM |
HEND |
HNA110 |
PUTMAN |
23 Jan |
18 May |
| 24846 |
4003 |
TTh |
05:10PM to 07:40PM |
HEND |
HNA110 |
GRAZZINI |
23 Jan |
18 May |
| 24847 |
4004 |
TTh |
07:50PM to 10:20PM |
HEND |
HNA110 |
MANAFI |
23 Jan |
18 May |
AC 103 - 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 |
| 24830 |
4001 |
MW |
05:10PM to 07:40PM |
HEND |
HNA119 |
SCHNURR |
23 Jan |
18 May |
| 24831 |
4002 |
MW |
07:50PM to 10:20PM |
HEND |
HNA119 |
HICKS |
23 Jan |
18 May |
| 24832 |
4003 |
TTh |
05:10PM to 07:40PM |
HEND |
HNA113 |
DAVIS |
23 Jan |
18 May |
| 24833 |
4004 |
TTh |
07:50PM to 10:20PM |
HEND |
HNA113 |
SCHNURR |
23 Jan |
18 May |
AC 106 - 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 |
| 24849 |
4001 |
MW |
05:10PM to 07:40PM |
HEND |
HNA111 |
ARMIJO |
23 Jan |
18 May |
| 24850 |
4002 |
TTh |
07:50PM to 10:20PM |
HEND |
HNA109A |
RICHNER |
23 Jan |
18 May |
AC 110 - 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 |
| 24851 |
4001 |
MWF |
08:30AM to 12:00PM |
HEND |
HNA110 |
GREENEIII |
23 Jan |
16 Mar |
| 33710 |
4002 |
MWF |
06:00PM to 09:30PM |
HEND |
HNA109A |
GREENEIII |
23 Jan |
15 Mar |
| 33786 |
4003 |
MWF |
06:00PM to 09:30PM |
HEND |
HNA109A |
GREENEIII |
26 Mar |
18 May |
AC 111 - 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 |
| 24841 |
4001 |
MWF |
08:30AM to 12:00PM |
HEND |
HNA110 |
GREENEIII |
26 Mar |
18 May |
| 24855 |
4002 |
TTh |
07:50PM to 10:20PM |
HEND |
HNA119 |
CARROLL |
23 Jan |
18 May |
AC 114 - Heat Load and Duct Design
The course will teach heat gain and loss using the J-Manual and worksheets. Students will be taught to do calculations on microcomputers. Also included in this course are the factors affecting system design and design procedures using Manual-D. 5 Credits.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 33716 |
4001 |
MW |
05:10PM to 07:40PM |
HEND |
HNA113 |
STAFF |
23 Jan |
18 May |
AC 115 - Troubleshooting
This course will teach recommended service and diagnostic procedures for air conditioning systems. This will include general troubleshooting procedures for both refrigeration and electrical systems. Prerequisite: AC 111B. 5 Credits.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 24842 |
4001 |
TTh |
05:10PM to 07:40PM |
HEND |
HNA119 |
NAEGLE |
23 Jan |
18 May |
AC 116 - 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 |
| 24834 |
4001 |
F |
06:00PM to 09:00PM |
HEND |
HNA116 |
SPEECE |
2 Feb |
24 Feb |
| 24835 |
4002 |
F |
06:00PM to 09:00PM |
HEND |
HNA116 |
SPEECE |
5 Apr |
27 Apr |
AC 120 - Air Conditioning Duct Work Fabrication
This course covers basic duct work fabrication, as it applies to the Air Conditioning industry. Areas covered include cutting, computing size requirements, plenums and straight fittings. 3 Credits.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 33718 |
2001 |
F |
06:00PM to 09:00PM |
CHEY |
CY1254B |
PUTMAN |
23 Jan |
18 May |
AC 198 - ST Low Pressure Boilers Ctrl
This course prepares students for all necessary operations and boiler preventative maintenance procedures necessary for employment in central plant operations. Subjects to be covered include operation, safety, water treatment, control devices used with hot water boilers, low pressure boilers and power boiler systems. 5 Credits.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 33791 |
2001 |
MW |
07:50PM to 10:20PM |
CHEY |
CY1254B |
STAFF |
23 Jan |
18 May |
AC 198 - ST Gas Heat Pumps I
The student will learn the basics of gas heat pumps. Included will be an introduction to the various products, controls, and equipment. Basic operational theory & application will be explored as well as an intro to installations. R-40, elec. and mech. safety will also be covered. Designed to give the student a good overview of this emerging technology. 5 credits.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 24836 |
4001 |
TTh |
05:10PM to 07:40PM |
HEND |
HNA111 |
GAYLORD |
23 Jan |
18 May |
AC 198 - ST Gas Heat Pumps II
This course is a continuation of Gas Heat Pumps I. During the course, the student will learn how to properly service and maintain Gas Heat Pumps. Included in the course will be the identification of all GHP components, an in-depth look into the engine and refrigeration systems, advanced controller functions and operation, basic troubleshooting of GHP systems, and the maintenance of the systems. Also included will be the replacement of major components. When the student completes this course, they will have a complete understanding and the confidence to accurately and competently perform service on GHP units. 5 Credits.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 33790 |
4002 |
TTh |
07:50PM to 10:20PM |
HEND |
HNA111 |
GAYLORD |
23 Jan |
18 May |
AC 198 - ST Solar Trainer
A look into pairing solar panels and Residential Air Conditioning systems such as the Lennox Sun Source. This workstation introduces students to the basic principles of solar power. It leads them through a series of hands-on activities to install a set of solar panels on a roof system using industry grade materials. Students work with a solar panel mounting system, solar panel roof anchors, electrical wire, storage batteris, power inverter, and solar charge controller, and tie all to a residential electrical service panel. 3 Credits.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 24853 |
4003 |
F |
06:00PM to 09:00PM |
HEND |
HNA110 |
NAEGLE |
23 Jan |
18 May |
AC 198 - ST Prof in HVAC Customer Serv
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 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 |
| 24852 |
4005 |
S |
01:00PM to 03:00PM |
HEND |
HNA111 |
SOUKUP |
4 Feb |
25 Feb |
AC 202 - Commercial Refrigeration II
Follow-up course to AC 200B - Commercial Refrigeration I. Course covers sequence of operation, application, troubleshooting, repair cleaning and preventive maintenance techniques of various types of ice making equipment including flaked, cubed and crushed ice machines. 5 Credits.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 33721 |
4001 |
MW |
07:50PM to 10:20PM |
HEND |
HNA111 |
SOUKUP |
23 Jan |
18 May |
| 33724 |
4002 |
S |
08:00AM to 01:00PM |
HEND |
HNA111 |
SOUKUP |
23 Jan |
18 May |
AC 211 - Transport Refrigeration
This course covers maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of trailer mounted refrigeration systems. Proper refrigerant handling, EPA regulations and certifications are covered and students will be prepared for any required certification processes. Prerequisite: DT 165 or instructor approval. 2 Credits.
| Call # |
Section |
Day(s) |
Time |
Campus |
Room |
Instructor |
Begin
Date |
End
Date |
| 24839 |
2001 |
S |
08:00AM to 01:00PM |
CHEY |
CYS116 |
VENTURA |
31 Mar |
5 May |
AC 295 - 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 |
| 24840 |
4001 |
TBA |
SOUKUP |
23 Jan |
18 May |
(Posted 6 Nov 2011)
This schedule of classes is accurate at the time of posting, but is subject to change without notice.
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