Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

ACR 111 : Principles of Refrigeration

This course emphasizes the fundamental principles for air conditioning and refrigeration. Instruction is provided in the theory and principles of refrigeration and heat transfer, HVACR system components, common, and specialty tools for HVACR, and application of the concepts of basic compression refrigeration. Upon completion, students should identify system components and understand their functions, identify and use common and specialty HVACR tools, and maintain components of a basic compression refrigeration system.

Credits

3

ACR 112 : HVACR Service Procedures

This course covers system performance checks and refrigerant cycle diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on the use of refrigerant recovery/recycle units, industry codes, refrigerant coils, and correct methods of charging and recovering refrigerants. Upon completion, students should be able to properly recover/recycle refrigerants and demonstrate safe, correct service procedures which comply with the no-venting laws.

Credits

3

ACR 113 : Refrigeration Piping Practices

The course introduces students to the proper installation procedures of refrigerant piping and tubing for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. This course includes various methods of working with and joining tubing. Upon completion, students should comprehend related terminology, be able to fabricate pipe, tubing, and pipe fittings.

Credits

3

ACR 119 : Fundamentals of Gas Heating Systems

This course provides instruction on general service and installation for common gas furnace system components. Upon completion, students will be able to install and service gas furnaces in a wide range of applications.

Credits

3

ACR 121 : Principles of Electricity for HVACR

This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge of electrical theory and circuitry as it pertains to air conditioning and refrigeration. This course emphasizes safety, definitions, symbols, laws, circuits, and electrical test instruments. Upon completion, students should understand and be able to apply the basic principles of HVACR circuits and circuit components.

Credits

3

ACR 123 : HVACR Electrical Components

This course introduces students to electrical components and controls. Emphasis is placed on the operations on motors, relays, contactors, starters, and other HVAC electrical components. Upon completion, students should be able to install electrical components and determine their proper operation.

Credits

3

ACR 126 : Commercial Heating Systems

This course covers the theory and application of larger heating systems emphasizing commercial applications such as gas heaters, boilers, unit heaters, duct heaters, and hydronic systems.  Upon completion, students will be able to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance on commercial heating systems.

Credits

3

ACR 132 : Residential Air Conditioning

This course introduces students to residential air-conditioning systems. Emphasis is placed on the operation, service, and repair of residential air-conditioning systems. Upon completion, students should be able to service and repair residential air-conditioning systems.

Credits

3

ACR 135 : Mechanical/Gas/Safety Codes

This course is to enhance the student knowledge of the Southern Mechanical and Gas Code as well as fire and job safety requirements. Emphasis is placed on code book content and compliance with installation requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to apply code requirements to all work.

Credits

3

ACR 141 : Environmental Systems

This course provides students with knowledge and skills of environmental chambers. Topics include theory of the refrigerant components and refrigerant circuits, programmable controllers, electrical pressure and calibration instruments, and places emphasis on safety. Upon course completion, students should be able to apply environmentally-safe practices.

Credits

4

ACR 147 : Refrigeration Transition and Recovery Theory

This course is EPA-approved and covers material relating to the requirements necessary for type I, II, and III universal certification. Upon completion, students should be prepared to take the EPA608 certification examination.

Credits

3

ACR 148 : Heat Pump Systems I

Instruction received in this course centers around the basic theory and application of heat pump systems and components. Upon completion, students will be able to install and service heat pumps in a wide variety of applications.

Credits

3

ACR 195 : Co-Op

These courses constitue a series wherin the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration. In these courses the employer evaluates the student’s productivity and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an empolyment setting.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Instructor approval required.

ACR 203 : Commercial Refrigeration

This course focuses on commercial refrigeration systems. Emphasis is placed on evaporators, condensers, compressors, expansion devices, special refrigeration components and application of refrigeration systems. Upon completion, students should be able to service and repair commercial refrigeration systems.

Credits

3

ACR 205 : System Sizing and Air Distribution

This course provides instruction in the load calculation of a structure and system sizing. Topics of instruction include heat loss, heat gain, equipment and air distribution sizing, and factors making acceptable indoor air quality. Upon course completion, students should be able to calculate system requirements.

Credits

3

ACR 209 : Commercial Air Conditioning Systems

This course focuses on servicing and maintaining commercial and residential HVACR systems. Topics include system component installation and removal and service techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance on commercial and residential HVACR systems.

Credits

3

PLB 111 : Introduction to Plumbing

This course covers the fundamental plumbing principles, practices, and history. Topics include basic plumbing principles, safety, job seeking skills, blueprint reading, plumber's math, shop orientation, and school policy. Upon completion, students will be able to seek employment, understand basic plumbing principles, read and interpret blueprints, work safely, and use formulas to solve plumbing problems involving measurement and layouts. This is a CORE course. 

Credits

3

PLB 112 : Plumbing Applications

Students perform various basic plumbing and pipefitting tasks. Safety and regulatory compliance is emphasized throughout this course. At the conclusion of this course students will be able to develop basic plumbing drawings and schematics, use hand and power tools, measure fittings, and join pipe with oxy-fuel equipment.

Credits

3

PLB 113 : Pipes & Fittings

This course includes the theory of joining pipes and fittings. Topics include methods of joining pipe and fittings, selecting and using power tools, and methods of securing piping. Upon completion students will be able to identify pipe and fittings, identify tools, properly care for tools and identify various types of pipe securing devices. This is a CORE course. 

Credits

3

PLB 114 : Joining Pipes & Fittings

This course covers identifying pipe and fittings, proper methods for joining all types of pipe and fittings, hanging and securing pipe and using materials and tools. Emphasis is on all plumbing materials, tools, suppliers, equipment and methods. Upon completion, students will be able to join various pipe and fittings.

Credits

3