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Fall 2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BM 244 - Air Conditioning and Ventilation


Credit Hours: 3

A course covering the fundamentals of refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation and their principles. Topics include: system types, components, equipment, controls and troubleshooting procedures. The lab will utilize hands-on applications, as well as, computer simulations of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of HVAC systems;
  • apply practical application of refrigeration and air conditioning system technology;
  • recognize the important concepts of the Clean Air Act and EPA regulatory changes;
  • explain and comply with the section 608 EPA refrigerant recycling rule; and                                       
  • demonstrate knowledge of EPA 608 certification upon successfully completing the national EPA test. 


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