Air Conditioning Technology, Diploma (ACT2) (470201)  Diploma

Co-requisite(s): Entrance exam reading and writing scores in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels or ENGL 0090. Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

This course is designed to provide tools to assist students to acquire skills necessary to achieve academic and professional success in their chosen occupational/ technical program of study. Topics include: Getting off to a Good Start, Learning and Personality Styles, Time and Money Management, Study and Test Taking Skills, Stress Management and Wellness, Communications Skills, Career Exploration, Research Skills, College Campus Knowledge, Memory & Reading Skills, Presentation & Interview Skills, and Group Skills. Effective Fall 2016, students who already have an Associate Degree or higher will be given exemption credit for the COLL 1500 course.

Introduces the basic concepts, theories, and safety regulations and procedures of refrigeration. Topics include an introduction to OSHA, safety, first aid, laws of thermodynamics, pressure and temperature relationships, heat transfer, the refrigerant cycle, refrigerant identification, and types of AC systems.

Co-requisite(s): AIRC 1005 This course introduces the student to basic refrigeration system principles and practices. Topics include refrigeration tools, piping practices, service valves, leak testing, refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclamation, evacuation, charging, and refridgeration safety.

Co-requisite(s): AIRC 1010 This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge to install, test, and service major components of a refrigeration system. Topics include: compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, service procedures, refrigeration systems, and safety.

This course provides an introduction to fundamental electrical concepts and theories as applied to the air conditioning industry. Topics include AC and DC theory, electric meters, electrical diagrams, distribution systems, electrical panels, voltage circuits, code requirements, and safety.

Co-requisite(s): AIRC 1030 This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for application and service of electric motors commonly used by the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Topics include diagnostic techniques, capacitors, installation procedures, types of electric motors, electric motor service, and safety.

Pre/Co-requisite: AIRC 1030 Provides instruction in safely identifying, installing, and testing commonly used electrical components and control systems used in an air conditioning system. Topics include identification, installation, application, diagnosis and safety procedures for : transformers, thermostats, pressure switches, control boards and commonly used HVACR controls and control systems.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): AIRC 1010, AIRC 1030 Provides instruction on the design and installation of residential air conditioning systems. Topics include: heat load studies, duel design procedures, sptil-systems, packaged systems, system wiring , control circuits and safety.

Co-requisite(s): AIRC 1030 This course introduces principles of combustion, installation and service requirements for gas heating systems. Topics include: installation, servicing procedures, electrical controls, piping, gas valves, venting, code requirements, principles of combustion, and safety.

Co-requisite(s): AIRC 1010, AIRC 1030 This course provides instruction on the principles, applications, and operation of a residential heat pump system. Topics include installation and servicing procedures, electrical components, geothermal ground source energy supplies, dual fuel, reversing valves, and troubleshooting techniques.

Co-requisite(s): AIRC 1010, AIRC 1030 This course provides instruction on the troubleshooting and repair of major components of a residential air conditioning system. Topics include: air flow, air filters, psycho metrics, troubleshooting techniques, electrical controls, the refrigeration cycle, electrical servicing procedures and safety.