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
  • Fundamentals of HVAC
  • Credit(s) 3

Fundamentals of HVAC
HVAC 060 provides students with fundamentals of mathematics and electricity as they apply to heating and cooling. An overview of air distribution systems is also covered.

Class Hours:
18 Lecture | 108 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
IMT-060
  • HVAC-061
  • Intro. Heating and Refrigerati
  • Credit(s) 4

Introduction to Heating and Refrigeration Cycles
HVAC 061 provides students with an introduction to the concepts of how pressure is used to generate heating and cooling in refrigeration and heat pumps. Maintenance of systems will also be introduced.

Class Hours:
18 Lecture | 162 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
IMT-060
  • HVAC-062
  • HVAC Installation and Trouble
  • 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
Advisory(s):
IMT-060 and HVAC-060
  • HVAC-063
  • Advanced HVAC Systems
  • Credit(s) 4

Advanced HVAC Systems
HVAC 063 provides students with advanced knowledge of residential and commercial HVAC systems including water, steam and air quality related to efficient operation. Advanced skills needed in the workforce including system startup, reading construction drawings and crew leadership will also be covered.

Class Hours:
18 Lecture | 162 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
IMT-060 and HVAC-061