HVAC AAS

The Hampton University Workforce Development and Allied Health Services Department is seeking to add an A.A.S. in HVAC/R Technology program to our current list of offerings. Upon satisfying the requirements for the A.A.S. in HVAC/R, the student will receive an A.A.S. Degree in HVAC/R Technology.

HVAC 110 – Introduction to Refrigeration and Air-conditioning systems

An introductory course covering the physical and chemical laws governing the principles of refrigeration. The basic refrigeration cycle and components will be covered. Applications include alternate refrigerants, evacuation, charging, transferring refrigerant, and system reprocessing.

Prerequisites-none, Lecture– 2 hours per week, Laboratory– 6 hours per week. Total– 8 hours per week   Credit Hours: 4

HVAC 112 – Heating Technology

This course will focus on basic heat transfer theory and concepts. Specific areas of study include the different mediums used for heat transfer, electric heating systems, and fossil fuel systems such as natural gas. Residential and light commercial system applications will be discussed throughout this course.

Prerequisites– HVAC 110 – Introduction to Refrigeration and Air-conditioning systems

 Lecture– 2 hours per week, Laboratory– 6 hours per week. Total– 8 hours per week 

Credit Hours: 4

HVAC 130 – HVAC Controls

This course covers the types of controls found in residential and commercial comfort systems. Topics include electrical and electronic controls, control schematics and diagrams, test instruments, and analysis and troubleshooting of electrical systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair common residential and commercial comfort system controls.

Prerequisites– HVAC 110 – Introduction to Refrigeration and Air-conditioning systems

Lecture– 2 hours per week, Laboratory– 6 hours per week. Total– 8 hours per week 

Credit Hours: 4

HVAC 132 – Fundamentals of Electric Motors- Mechanical Systems

This course will cover the typical applications of motors in the HVACR industry. The student must understand which motor is suitable for each job in order to troubleshoot effectively and, if necessary, to replace a motor with the proper type. But the basic operating principles of an electric motor must first be understood. Although there are many types of electric motors, most operate on similar principles.

Prerequisites– HVAC 130 – HVAC Controls, Lecture– 2 hours per week, Laboratory– 6 hours per week. Total– 8 hours per week   Credit Hours: 3

WELD 110 – Introduction to Welding

This course is designed to familiarize students with industrial safety, arc welding and brazing. Emphasis is first placed on safety and then on introducing students to arc welding and brazing with oxy-fuels. Upon completion students should be familiar with the fundamentals of arc welding, as well as brazing and understand the hazards of each. 

Prerequisites: None, Lecture: 2 hours per week Laboratory: 6 hours per week Total: 8 hours per week   Credit Hours: 2

HVAC 133 – HVAC Servicing

The course covers the maintenance and servicing of HVAC equipment. Topics include testing, adjusting, maintaining, and troubleshooting HVAC equipment and record keeping. Upon completion, students should be able to adjust, maintain, and service HVAC equipment.

Prerequisites– HVAC 110 – Introduction to Refrigeration and Air-conditioning systems

HVAC 112 – Heating Technology, HVAC 130 – HVAC Controls, Lecture– 2 hours per week, Laboratory– 6 hours per week. Total- 8 hours per week   Credit Hours: 3

HVAC 151 – HVAC Duct Systems

This course introduces the techniques used to lay out and fabricate duct work commonly found in HVAC systems. Emphasis is placed on the skills required to fabricate duct work. Upon completion, students should be able to lay out and fabricate simple duct work.

Prerequisites– HVAC 110 – Introduction to Refrigeration and Air-conditioning systems

 Lecture– 2 hours per week, Laboratory– 6 hours per week. Total– 8 hours per week 

Credit Hours: 3

HVAC 207 – COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

A study of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems associated with supermarkets, restaurants and storage facilities. Topics include electrical and mechanical refrigeration systems found in today’s applications. Laboratories will cover testing, adjusting and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.

Prerequisites– HVAC 110 – Introduction to Refrigeration and Air-conditioning systems, 

HVAC 130 – HVAC Controls, Lecture– 2 hours per week, Laboratory– 6 hours per week. Total– 8 hours per week  Credit Hours: 4

HVAC 208 – AIR CONDITIONING APPLICATIONS

A study of mechanical air conditioning equipment including heat pump, chiller, absorption refrigeration, cooling tower and evaporative cooling applications. Compressor types and capacity control systems are included. Hands on laboratories cover electrical systems, capacity testing and troubleshooting of residential and light commercial mechanical and electrical systems.

Prerequisites– HVAC 110 – Introduction to Refrigeration and Air-conditioning systems, 

HVAC 130 – HVAC Controls, HVAC 133 – HVAC Servicing, Lecture– 2 hours per week, Laboratory– 6 hours per week. Total– 8 hours per week   Credit Hours: 5

HVAC 213 – HVAC/R Building Codes

This course covers the Virginia codes that are applicable to the design and installation of HVACR systems. Topics include current Virginia codes as applied to HVACR design, service, and installation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the correct usage of Virginia codes that apply to specific areas of the HVACR trade.

Prerequisites– HVAC 110 – Introduction to Refrigeration and Air-conditioning systems, Lecture– 2 hours per week, Laboratory– 6 hours per week. Total– 8 hours per week 

Credit Hours: 4

HVAC 235 – ADVANCED ELECTRIC MOTORS-MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

This course is a continuation of the typical applications of motors and troubleshooting in the HVACR industry. The student must understand the advanced troubleshooting of various motors and which motor is suitable for a HVAC unit.

Prerequisites– HVAC 130 – HVAC Controls, HVAC 132 – Fundamentals of Electric Motors- Mechanical Systems, Lecture– 2 hours per week, Laboratory– 6 hours per week. Total– 8 hours per week  Credit Hours: 4

HVAC 245 – HVAC UNITARY SYSTEM DESIGN

The study of residential and light commercial HVACR system design including load calculations and psychometrics. Includes heat recovery methods, restaurant ventilations requirements, humidification, insulation, sound and measurement techniques and applicable codes.

Prerequisites– HVAC 110 – Introduction to Refrigeration and Air-conditioning systems, HVAC 130 – HVAC Controls, HVAC 207 – COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS, HVAC 208 – AIR CONDITIONING APPLICATIONS, HVAC 213 – HVAC/R Building Codes, Lecture– 2 hours per week, Laboratory– 6 hours per week. Total– 8 hours per week  Credit Hours: 4