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HART 1356 EPA Recovery Certification Preparation (3)
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Certification training for HVAC refrigerant recovery and recycling. Instruction will provide a review of EPA guidelines for refrigerant recovery and recycling during the installation, service, and repair of all HVAC and refrigeration systems. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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HART 1368 Practicum (Or Field Experience) - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology/Technician (3)
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Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1403, and HART 1407.
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. (21 Ext.)
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HART 1380 Cooperative Education - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology/Technician (3)
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Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1403, and HART 1407.
Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
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HART 1391 Special Topics in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (3)
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Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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HART 1401 Basic Electricity for HVAC (4)
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Principles of electricity as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment, electrical circuits, and component theory and operation. This course is cross-listed as HART 1301. The student may register for either HART 1401 or HART 1301, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.,3 Lab.)
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HART 1403 Air Conditioning Control Principles (4)
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Prerequisite: HART 1401.
A basic study of electrical, pressure, and temperature controls including motor starting devices, operating relays, and troubleshooting safety controls and devices. Emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low voltage circuits. A review of Ohms law as applied to A/C controls and circuits. This course is cross-listed as HART 1303. The student may register for either HART 1403 or HART 1303, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 1407 Refrigeration Principles (4)
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An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, basic thermodynamics, heat transfer, temperature/pressure relationship, safety, refrigeration containment, and refrigeration components. This course is cross-listed as HART 1307 and HART 1507. The student may register for either HART 1307, HART 1407 or HART 1507, but may receive credit for only one of the three. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 1411 Solar Fundamentals (4)
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Study of heat transference, motors, pumps and other mechanical devices; solid state switches; photovoltaic plates and energy conversion; thermal dynamics; and solar energy. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 1441 Residential Air Conditioning (4)
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Prerequisite: HART 1403, HART 1407 or consent of instructor.
A study of components, applications, and installation of mechanical air conditioning systems including operating conditions, troubleshooting, repair, and charging of air conditioning systems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 1445 Gas And Electric Heating (4)
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Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1403 or consent of instructor.
A study of the procedures and principles used in servicing heating systems including gas fired and electric furnaces. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 1451 Energy Management (4)
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Basic heat transfer theory; sensible and latent heat loads; building envelope construction; insulin, lighting, and fenestration types; and conducting energy audit procedures. The course develops energy audit recommends based on local utility rates building use, and construction. Laboratory activities include developing energy audit reports, installing energy saving devices, and measuring energy consumption. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 1507 Refrigeration Principles (5)
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An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, basic thermodynamics, heat transfer, temperature/pressure relationships, safety, refrigeration containment, and refrigeration components. This course is cross-listed as HART 1307 and HART 1407. The student may register for either HART 1307, HART 1407 or HART 1507, but may receive credit for only one of the three. (4 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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HART 2368 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology/Technician (3)
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Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1403, and HART 1407.
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. (21 Ext.)
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HART 2380 Cooperative Education - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology/Technician (3)
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Prerequisite: HART 1401, HART 1403, and HART 1407.
Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
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HART 2401 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Codes (4)
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HVAC standards and concepts with emphasis on the understanding, and documentation of the codes and regulations required for the state mechanical contractors license and local codes. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 2402 Commercial Air Conditioning System Design (4)
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Advanced study in essential elements of commercial air conditioning contracting including duct systems design and/or material takeoff; weight estimating; equipment selection using manufacturers catalog data; job cost estimating, scheduling, preparation of shop drawings and submittals. This course is cross-listed as HART 2302. The student may register for either HART 2302 or HART 2402, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 2434 Advanced A/C Controls (4)
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Prerequisite: HART 1441, HART 1445 and HART 2449.
The theory and application of electrical control devices and control circuits including electro-mechanical and pneumatic controls. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 2436 Air Conditioning Troubleshooting (4)
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Prerequisite: HART 1441, HART 1445, HART 2449, or consent of instructor.
An advanced course in application of troubleshooting principles and use of test instruments to diagnose air conditioning and refrigeration components and system problems including conducting performance tests. This course is cross-listed as HART 2336. The student may register for either HART 2436 or HART 2336, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 2438 Air Conditioning Installation and
Startup (4)
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Prerequisite: HART 1441, HART 1445 and HART 2449.
A study of air conditioning system installation, refrigerant piping, condensate disposal, and air cleaning equipment with emphasis on startup and performance testing. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 2441 Commercial Air Conditioning (4)
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A study of components, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems with capacities of 25 tons or less. This course is cross-listed as HART 2341. The student may register for either HART 2341 or HART 2441, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 2442 Commercial Refrigeration (4)
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Prerequisite: HART 1441, HART 1445, HART 2449 or consent of instructor.
Theory of and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration, medium and low temperature applications and ice machines. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 2445 Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design (4)
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Prerequisite: Advanced standing, or consent of instructor.
Study of the properties of air and results of cooling, heating, humidifying or dehumidifying; heat gain and heat loss calculations including equipment selection and balancing the air system. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 2449 Heat Pumps (4)
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Prerequisite: HART 1441 and HART 1445 or consent of instructor.
A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump systems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 2457 Specialized Commercial Refrigeration (4)
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An advanced course covering the components, accessories, and service of specialized refrigeration units, such as ice machines, soft-serve machines, cryogenics, and cascade systems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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HART 2488 Internship - Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (4)
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A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
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