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2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

BM 243 - Heating Systems I


Credit Hours: 3

A course covering the fundamentals of residential heating systems, distribution systems, and associated equipment.  The installation, daily operations, and maintenance will be reviewed.  Troubleshooting methods using the latest in diagnostic equipment, the high-efficiency residential systems, their control systems, and the latest material used for distribution systems will also be covered.

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

  1. demonstrate an understanding of the principles of boiler operations;
  2. apply ASME Code symbols and stamps and their meanings;
  3. recognize feedwater systems, fuel systems, and steam systems;
  4. demonstrate the ability to maintain and troubleshoot HVAC systems; and
  5. demonstrate oral and written skills through writing work orders and inventory reports.


F/S (C)