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AIR CONDITIONING
Residential Gas Heating AC 106 6.00
Prerequisite: AC 102 and AC 107.
Application of principles and skills in the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment.
Topics covered are the cooling cycle, gas furnaces, oil furnaces, heat pumps, chilled water systems, hot water systems and cooling towers.
This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE).
Electrical and Controls for HVAC AC 107 6.00
Prerequisite: None
This course will familiarize students with electrical applications and controls used in HVAC/R. Topics include basic electricity, wiring,
schematics, and controls found in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.
Heat Pumps AC 111 3.00
Prerequisite: None
An introductory course in the principles of mechanical refrigeration found in heat pumps. Students will learn fundamentals in servicing,
repairing and/or installation of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Topics include basic physics, thermodynamics, the
refrigeration cycle and common components used in heat pump systems. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or
science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Sheet Metal I AC 121 3.00
Prerequisite: None
This course will allow the student to understand the concepts of basic drawing, drawing equipment, and practical geometry. The use of the
drawing equipment will further the student's ability to produce actual sheet metal work by using practical geometry and practical pattern
drafting.
Sheet Metal II AC 122 3.00
Prerequisite: AC 121.
This course will introduce students to the proper and safe use of the equipment found in a sheet metal environment. Students will focus on
practical pattern drafting. Using the skills developed in AC 121, Sheet Metal I, students will be able to develop patterns, transfer them to
sheet metal, and form finished products.
Basic Refrigeration Servicing AC 150 6.00
Prerequisite: AC 107.
This course is designed for persons interested in entering the refrigeration/air conditioning service, installation or building maintenance
fields and is intended for the intermediate level student. The course is oriented toward development of basic skills required in
troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of refrigeration/air conditioning systems. Topics covered are soldering, silver soldering, service
and troubleshooting tools and systems construction. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the
universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Special Topics in HVAC AC 198 0.50 - 6.00
Prerequisite: None
Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects. The course will be a variable credit of one-half to six credits
depending on the course content and number of hours required. The course may be repeated up to six credits. This course may not transfer
to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Commercial Refrigeration I AC 200 6.00
Prerequisite: AC 150 (formerly ECT 101) or approval of instructor.
Application of basic principles and skills in the troubleshooting, repair and installation of commercial refrigeration equipment and built-up
systems. Topics covered are consistent with up-to-date designs and practices as applied in the supermarket, convenience store, bar and
restaurant and fast food areas of the commercial refrigeration market. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or
science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Boiler Operation and Maintenance AC 210 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Subjects to be covered include operation, safety, water treatment, control devices used with hot water boilers, low pressure boilers and
power boiler systems. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System
of Higher Education (NSHE).
Internship HVAC Career AC 295 1.00 - 16.00
Prerequisite: None
A course designed wherein students will apply knowledge to real on-the-job situations in a program designed by a company official and a
faculty advisor to maximize learning experiences. Available to students who have completed all core and major requirements and have a
2.5 GPA. Contact the appropriate chairperson for an application, screening and required skills evaluation. Up to 16 semester hour credits
may be earned on the basis of 75 hours of internship for one credit. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. This course may not transfer to a
baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.