AHR 130 HVAC Controls

Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

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.

Pre-requisite(s): AHR 111 , ELC 111, or ELC 112 and DRE 097 or ENG 002 and MAT 003 (P2 grade)
Course is typically offered in Summer.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Identify different types of HVAC controls on a given test.
Demonstrate schematics in a class project.
Create a working model using different controls in a lab project.
Locate a specified HVAC control circuit in a lab project.
Demonstrate the proper usage of a VOM to troubleshoot electrical system in a lab setting.
Create a specific control circuit in an assigned lab project.