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. This course satisfies 5 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. This course satisfies 10 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded Math curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. The Student must complete all content for the following 12 areas in order to meet degree or certificate requirements. 1. Electrical Safety 2. Basic Concepts of Electricity 3. Introduction to the Training System 4. Switches 5. Voltage, Current, and Measuring Instruments 6. Resistance and Ohm's Law 7. Solving Series Circuits and Kirchhoff's Voltage Law 8. Solving Parallel and Mix Circuits 9. Capacitors and Electromagnetism and Inductors 10. Transformers, Relays, and Contactors 11. Electrical Distribution 12. Troubleshooting Methods
Electrical and Controls for HVAC
Course ID
125389
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
Lab Fee: $50. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
2001
Minimum Units (Decimal)
6.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
6.00
Description
Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
107
Day or Night Section
Night
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
6:00–8:50 p.m. • M W • Applied Technology Center • 01/27/25–05/14/25
Department Phone
856-5300
Notes (For Filter)
Lab Fee: $50. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Class Subject Abbr
AC