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• HVAC 101: Basic Electrical Fundamentals

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduction to basic electricity fundamentals. Topics include circuitry, meter usage, reading or wiring diagrams schematics and automatic controls as related to HVAC. A course fee is required.
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• HVAC 102: R410A Safety and Handling

  1.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Designed to provide the HVAC student with the information to successfully complete the R410A safety and handling test which is required to work on or purchase R410A equipment. Upon successful completion of this course, the student has the opportunity to become R410A safety certified. Co-requisite: HVAC 103. Prerequisite:    HVAC 103 Corequisite:    HVAC 103
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• HVAC 103: Fundamentals of Air Conditioning I

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Designed to introduce the physics and science theory relevant to the understanding of air-conditioning fundamentals. Emphasis is placed on components and controls used in air conditioning equipment. CFC federal laws are reviewed. A course fee is required. Corequisite: HVAC 101 or ELOC 153, or permission of the Discipline Lead. Prerequisite:    HVAC 101 or ELOC 153 Corequisite:    HVAC 101, ELOC 153
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• HVAC 104: Print Reading for HVAC

  1.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces blueprint reading and specifications for air conditioning, heating and plumbing for residential, and commercial applications. Students learn to read basic construction drawings and recognize specifications, symbols, and information contained on HVAC construction drawings. The course provides the information necessary to read and interpret a combination of architectural, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical plans for the sizing and installation of a variety of building equipment. It also presents students with the information necessary to use various scales and measuring devices and to recognize standard symbols and abbreviations used on building blueprints. Students also learn to read and interpret information presented on blueprints for ductwork, piping, electrical wiring, controls, and related equipment layouts. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: HVAC 103 and HVAC 109 with grade of C or higher, or permission of the coordinator. Prerequisite:    HVAC 103 or HVAC 109 Corequisite:    HVAC 103
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• HVAC 105: Fundamentals of Air Conditioning II

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Residential and commercial air conditioning equipment and controls. Installation and repair of equipment are also covered. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: HVAC 103. Prerequisite:    HVAC 103
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• HVAC 106: Plumbing for the Trades

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Basic principles, layout skills, and techniques used in hand and machine operations of plumbing and carpentry necessary to perform the installation of HVAC&R equipment and systems. Students learn to install basic plumbing potable water supplies and drainage systems necessary for the successful installation of HVAC equipment. Students obtain a basic understanding of the BOCA Plumbing code as it pertains to the HVAC industry. A laboratory fee is required.
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• HVAC 107: Fundamentals of Low and Medium Temperature Refrigeration

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduction to low-temperature and medium-temperature refrigeration systems and applications including special electrical and pressure controls associated with this equipment. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: HVAC 105 or permission of the Discipline Lead. Prerequisite:    HVAC 101 & HVAC 103
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• HVAC 109: Heating Systems

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Discusses the fundamentals of heating systems, including installation, troubleshooting, controls and servicing. A course fee is required. Pre or Corequisite: HVAC 101 or permission of the Discipline Lead. Prerequisite:    HVAC 101 Corequisite:    HVAC 101
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• HVAC 110: Fundamentals of Air Conditioning and Heating System Design

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduction to entry-level design skills, principles, and theory necessary to identify, install, and operate various central A/C and heating systems for residential and light commercial installations. Basic hands-on skills required to calculate, design, and lay out air conditioning, heat pump, forced-air, and hot-water heating systems and their components utilizing both hand and computer-software calculations. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: HVAC 101 or permission of the Discipline Lead. Prerequisite:    HVAC 101
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• HVAC 200: HVAC Control Systems

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduction to the design theory of practical, simple, and complex control systems and identification of the control hardware components necessary to meet specific control parameters. Students develop an understanding of electric and electronic, pneumatic, and fluidic controls and control systems and the air conditioning systems to which they are applied. Prerequisite: HVAC 101, HVAC 105, and HVAC 109; or permission of the Discipline Lead. Prerequisite:    ( HVAC 101 & HVAC 103 ) or ELOC 153
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