HVA 101: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning I

In this course, students will be introduced to the concept of thermodynamics and principles of refrigeration. Major units covered include refrigeration systems, refrigerants, refrigerant tables, contaminants, dryers, moisture in the air, refrigeration components (i.e. compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering device motors and accessories) and defrost systems. The components and operation of residential furnaces will be discussed. An overview of heating and A/C systems and components will be provided from an operation and service perspective. HVAC mathematics will be introduced and used to convert temperatures between Fahrenheit and Celsius. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 2; MTH 125, MTH 125X, MTH 160, or MTH 160X may enroll concurrently

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 2; MTH 125, MTH 125X, MTH 160, or MTH 160X may enroll concurrently

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

 offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime offered at nighttime offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

 offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime offered at nighttime offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

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Description Hours
Credits 4
Lecture Hours 60
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 30
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 90

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