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.

Spring 2010 Schedule of Classes

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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 115B 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.

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: 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. 1-3 Credits.

AC 202B 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.

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.

(Posted 9 Nov 2009)

This schedule of classes is accurate at the time of posting, but is subject to change without notice.
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