Course Descriptions

Heating Ventilation & Air Cond - HVAC
Course Classification

Courses numbered 1-49 — are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. Courses thus numbered are transferable to four- year institutions. Agriculture courses are designed to parallel the work taught in similar courses at California Polytechnic State University or at California State University, Fresno but may not carry the same number.

Courses numbered 50-99 — are associate degree level courses. Courses thus numbered are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses Numbered 100-201 — are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree, and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer, and non-degree applicable courses:
(AA) Associate Degree
(CSU) Transferable to California State University System
(UC) Transferable to University of California System
(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

  • HVAC-060
  • Heating, Ventilating, & Air Co
  • Credit(s) 3

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Level I
HVAC 060 is an introduction to the Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning industry. Topics include practical and theoretical training in trade mathematics, basic electricity, introduction to heating and cooling, and an introduction to air distribution systems.

Class Hours:
18 Lecture | 108 Laboratory
  • HVAC-061
  • Heating, Ventilating, & Air Co
  • Credit(s) 4

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Level II
HVAC 061 is an intermediate course in the Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning program. Topics include practical and theoretical training in alternating current, compressors, refrigerants and oils, basic maintenance and duct systems.

Class Hours:
18 Lecture | 162 Laboratory
  • HVAC-062
  • HVAC Installation and Troubles
  • Credit(s) 4

HVAC Installation and Troubleshooting
HVAC 062 is an intermediate course in the Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning program. Topics include practical and theoretical training in Fasteners, Hardware, Wiring terminations, Control Circuit and Motor Troubleshooting. This course also includes troubleshooting the following areas of HVAC systems including cooling, heat pumps, gas heating, oil heating, and accessories.

Class Hours:
18 Lecture | 162 Laboratory
Prerequisite(s):
IMT-060 and HVAC-060
  • HVAC-063
  • Heating, Ventilating, & Air Co
  • Credit(s) 4

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Level IV
HVAC 063 is an advanced course in the Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning program. Topics include practical and theoretical training in water treatment, indoor air quality, energy conservation equipment, building management systems, system air balancing, system startup and shutdown, construction drawings and specifications, system design, commercial/industrial refrigeration systems, alternative and specialized heating and cooling systems, and fundamentals of crew leadership.

Class Hours:
18 Lecture | 162 Laboratory