Course Descriptions

HART  1303  Air Conditioning Control Principles
A basic study of HVAC and refrigeration controls; troubleshooting of control components; emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low voltage circuits; a review of Ohm's law as applied to air conditioning controls and circuits. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

HART  1371  HVAC Fundamentals
Introduction to the principles and equipment that makes up an HVAC system.  Basic installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting will be covered. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)
Note: This course is designed for non-HVAC majors.

 

HART  1401  Basic Electricity for HVAC
Principles of electricity as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment, electrical circuits, and component theory and operation. Lab required. Prerequisite: Departmental Permit. Corequisite: HART 1407. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

HART  1407  Refrigeration Principles
An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer theory, temperature/pressure relationship, refrigerant handling, refrigeration components, and safety. Lab required. Prerequisite: Departmental Permit. Corequisite: HART 1401. 4 credit hours. (W) 

 

HART  1441  Residential Air Conditioning
A study of components, applications, and installation of mechanical air conditioning systems including operating conditions, troubleshooting, repair, and charging of air conditioning systems. Lab required. Prerequisites: HART 1401 and HART 1407, and Departmental Permit. Corequisite: HART 1445. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

HART  1445  Gas and Electric Heating
Study of the procedures and principles used in servicing heating systems including gas fired furnaces and electric heating systems. Lab required. Prerequisites: HART 1401 and HART 1407, and Departmental Permit. Corequisite: HART 1441. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

HART  2334  Advanced A/C Controls
Theory and application of electrical control devices, electromechanical controls, and/or pneumatic controls. Lab required. Prerequisites: HART 2431 and HART 2438. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

HART  2341  Commercial Air Conditioning
A study of components, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems with capacities of 25 tons or less. Additionally, course of study will include: Commercial split systems, rooftop units, fan features and analysis and more. Lab required. Prerequisites: HART 2349 and HART 2345. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

HART  2342  Commercial Refrigeration
Theory and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration; medium, and low temperature applications and ice machines. Lab required. Prerequisites: HART 1407 and HART 2431. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

HART  2343  Industrial Air Conditioning
A study of components, accessories, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems above 25 tons capacity. Lab required. Prerequisites: HART 2341 and HART 2342. Corequisite: HART 2334. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

HART  2345  Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design
Study of the properties of air and results of cooling, heating, humidifying or dehumidifying; heat gain and heat loss calculations including equipment selection and balancing the air system. Lab required. Prerequisite: HART 2438. Corequisite: HART 2349. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

HART  2349  Heat Pumps
A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump systems. Lab required. Prerequisite: HART 2431. Corequisite: HART 2345. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

HART  2358  Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing HVAC Systems
A study in the process of checking and adjusting all the building environmental systems to produce the design objectives. Emphasis on efficiency and energy savings. Lab required. Prerequisites: HART 2345, HART 2343, and HART 2334. 3 credit hours. (W)

  

HART  2431  Advanced Electricity for HVAC
Advanced electrical instruction and skill building in installation and servicing of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including detailed instruction in motors and power distribution motors, motor controls, and application of solid state devices. Lab required. Prerequisites: HART 1441 and HART 1445. Corequisite: HART 2438. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

HART  2438  Air Conditioning Installation and Startup
A study of air conditioning system installation, refrigerant piping, condensate disposal, and air cleaning equipment with emphasis on startup and performance testing. Lab required. Prerequisites: HART 1441 and 1445. Corequisite: HART 2431. 4 credit hours. (W)