HVAC 2100 Refrigeration Theory
Course Information
| Course Number | HVAC 2100 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Refrigeration Theory |
| Description | This course introduces the students to the refrigeration system, how it works, and the relationship between pressure & temperatures. We will discuss the reasons for EPA testing, refrigeration terminology, troubleshooting, and the proper handling of refrigerants. |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 Credit, 24 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 24 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Cultural Competence - Students will be able to demonstrate an attitude of personal curiosity, a rising knowledge of cultures, and an evolving range of skills for living and working among others with other worldviews and ways of life.
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Explore safety equipment and techniques.
- Compare the three physical states of mater.
- Explore the theory of thermodynamics.
- Investigate types of heat.
- Characterize the pressure and temperature relationship.
- Identify the four part refrigeration system.
- Summerize the purpose of system evacuation.
- Examine EPA-608 refrigerant certification.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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