SCC Course Catalog

Air Cond, Heating & Refrig (AHR)

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AHR	110	Introduction to Refrigeration	8/5

This course introduces the basic refrigeration process used in mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Topics include terminology, safety, and identification and function of components; refrigeration cycle; and tools and instrumentation used in mechanical refrigeration systems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify refrigeration systems and components, explain the refrigeration process, and use the tools and instrumentation of the trade.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AHR	111	HVACR Electricity	4/3

This course introduces electricity as it applies to HVACR equipment. Emphasis is placed on power sources, interaction of electrical components, wiring of simple circuits, and the use of electrical test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate good wiring practices and the ability to read simple wiring diagrams.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AHR	112	Heating Technology	6/4

This course covers the fundamentals of heating including oil, gas, and electric heating systems. Topics include safety, tools and instrumentation, system operating characteristics, installation techniques, efficiency testing, electrical power, and control systems. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the basic oil, gas, and electrical heating systems and describe the major components of a heating system.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AHR	113	Comfort Cooling	6/4

This course covers the installation procedures, system operations, and maintenance of residential and light commercial comfort cooling systems. Topics include terminology, component operation, and testing and repair of equipment used to control and produce assured comfort levels. Upon completion, students should be able to use psychrometrics, manufacturer specifications, and test instruments to determine proper system operation.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AHR	114	Heat Pump Technology	6/4

This course covers the principles of air source and water source heat pumps. Emphasis is placed on safety, modes of operation, defrost systems, refrigerant charging, and system performance. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and analyze system performance and perform routine service procedures.

Prerequisite: Take One: AHR-110 or AHR-113

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AHR	130	HVAC Controls	4/3

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.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AHR	133	HVAC Servicing	8/4

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.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: Take One: AHR-112 or AHR-113

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AHR	160	Refrigerant Certification	1/1

This course covers the requirements for the EPA certification examinations. Topics include small appliances, high pressure systems, and low pressure systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of refrigerants and be prepared for the EPA certification examinations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AHR	211	Residential System Design	4/3

This course introduces the principles and concepts of conventional residential heating and cooling system design. Topics include heating and cooling load estimating, basic psychrometrics, equipment selection, duct system selection, and system design. Upon completion, students should be able to design a basic residential heating and cooling system.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AHR	212	Advanced Comfort Systems	8/4

This course covers water-cooled comfort systems, water-source/geothermal heat pumps, and high efficiency heat pump systems including variable speed drives and controls. Emphasis is placed on the application, installation, and servicing of water-source systems and the mechanical and electronic control components of advanced comfort systems. Upon completion, students should be able to test, analyze, and troubleshoot water-cooled comfort systems, water-source/geothermal heat pumps, and high efficiency heat pumps.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AHR	213	HVACR Building Code	3/2

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

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AHR	250	Heating, Ventilating, and Air	4/2

This course is a comprehensive study of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration system diagnostics and corrective measures. Topics include advanced system analysis, measurement of operating efficiency, and inspection and correction of all major system components. Upon completion, students should be able to restore a residential or commercial AHR system so that it operates at or near manufacturers' specifications.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none