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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Welding

  
  • WLD 212 - Welding VII Lab (Pipe Wldg)

    Hours: 4
    A course which stresses the development of pipe welding skills in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions. Making templates and using them on pipe joints and saddles is also included.

    Prerequisite: WLD 201 , WLD 202 , WLD 133 .
    Corequisite: WLD 211  
  
  • WLD 213 - Welding VIII (Advanced Grad Project)

    Hours: 1
    Under the supervision of the instructor the student will build a project which will require the knowledge and skills from all previous welding courses. The student will also be required to write a research paper.

    Prerequisite: WLD 211 , WLD 212  and have completed English requirements for degree.
  
  
  • WLD 270 - I.S.-Welding

    Hours: 1 - 5
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • WLD 280 - Special Topics-Welding

    Hours: 1 - 5
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None

Agriculture

  
  • AGR 101 - Introduction to Agriculture

    Hours: 3
    The course is desinged to introduce the concepts, questions, facts and methods agriculture. This is a survey course of the various fields within agriculture studies. The course will explore the history of agriculture, necessary agriculture skills, animal science, plant science, food science, soil science and agricultural careers. The course is designed as a lecture course to introduce students to the practice of agriculture.
     

    Prerequisite: ENG 080 , minimum grade C or appropriate reading placement scores to place into ENG 101 .

HVC

  
  • HVC 101 - Introduction to Heating and Cooling

    Hours: 4
    An introduction to the theory of refrigeration, the safe and proper use of refrigeration hand tools. Basic electrical theory, knowledge of electrical circuits, and the practical application of  electricity, motors, controls, and common components. Students will gain technical knowledge and skills required for installation and maintenance of refrigeration systems. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 certification will also be studied.

    Corequisite: HVC 103  
  
  • HVC 103 - Refrigeration Recovery/EPA Certificate

    Hours: 1
    This course is designed to prepare technicians for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 certification exam. If you work with, maintain service, repair, or dispose of  appliances which contain refrigerants, you are required to have  EPA cerification. Fees include a review book, 12-hour-in-class review, test, and certification fees. Online testing for EPA 608 certification is available after completion of this course.

    Corequisite: HVC 101  
  
  • HVC 104 - Refrigerant A/C Installation I

    Hours: 4
    An introduction to the various types of refrigerants in our field and their characteristics. Students will learn temperature-pressure relationships, oils, and handling/recovering these  refrigerants. How to select and install the proper size and type of system. The student will learn to use analysis procedures for servicing and repair of these systems.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: HVC 101  
  
  • HVC 105 - Forced Air Heating I

    Hours: 4
    A study of the fundamental concepts of Air Conditioning, and the safe and proper use of hand tools. Students will elarn the various types of forced-air heating systems, their controls, automation, safety requirements, control operation, and air distribution systems. They will learn to repair electric and gas heating equipment and their components.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: HVC 101  
  
  • HVC 106 - Heating and Equipment Installation I

    Hours: 4
    Students will learn the various types of forced-air heating systems, their controls,  automation, safety requirements, control operation, and air distribution systems. Students will learn to repair electric and gas heating equipment and their components.

    Prerequisite: HVC 101  
  
  • HVC 151 - Energy Audit and Green Technology

    Hours: 3
    Students will gain the needed knowledge to perform energy audits on residential and commercial structures. Identify areas of concern with the use of thermal imagers and other  methods. Research methods to decrease energy lost within the structures. Solar cell technology, wind energy and geothermal systems will also be studied.

    Prerequisite: HVC 101  
  
  • HVC 165 - Internship

    Hours: 1
    This course is intended to be a managed work experience in the HVAC/R industry. A joint effort between the college and industry to give the student a “real world” learning experience with industry professionals.

    Prerequisite: HVC 101  
  
  • HVC 190 - HVAC Capstone II

    Hours: 3
    This is a capstone course and is required of all  HVAC/R certificate students. Students are typically in their last semester of education when enrolling in this course.  Students will explore the various techniques involved in establishing effective communication with the customer, the employer, and co-workers. Assist with resume’ and cover letter. Interview techniques will be studied and practiced. All students will receive first aid training designed  for the non-healthcare provider to include CPR. Meets OSHA requirement for trained first aid response. Students will receive a card.

    Prerequisite: HVC 101  
  
  • HVC 200 - Assessment

    Hours: 0
    End of program assessment required of all Associate of Applied Science (AAS) HVAC students.

  
  • HVC 204 - Refrigerant A/C Installation II

    Hours: 4
    This is a continuation of the various types of refrigerants used our field and their characteristics. Temperature-pressure relationships, oils, and handling/recovering these refrigerants. How to select and install the proper size and type of system. The student will learn advance analysis procedures for servicing and repair of these systems.

    Prerequisite: HVC 104  
  
  • HVC 205 - Forced Air Heating II

    Hours: 4
    A study of more advanced concepts of industry equipment. Students will learn the various types of forced-air heating systems, their controls, automation, safety requirements, control operation, air distribution systems and design. Diagnose and repair electric and gas heating equipment and their components.

    Prerequisite: HVC 105  
  
  • HVC 206 - Heating & Equipment Installation II

    Hours: 4
    Students will expand their knowledge of the various types of forced-air heating systems, their controls, automation, safety requirements, control operation, and air distribution systems. Students will learn to repair electric and gas heating equipment and their components.

    Prerequisite: HVC 106  
  
  • HVC 251 - Commercial Chilled Water Application

    Hours: 4
    Students will be introduced to larger commercial air conditioning systems. The use of water as a medium for heating and cooling large commercial buildings. Variable drive motors and digital controls will be covered in detail. Service and repair of all components used in commercial systems will be studied.

    Prerequisite: HVC 101  
  
  • HVC 295 - HVAC Capstone II

    Hours: 3
    This is a capstone course and is required of all HVAC/R Associate degree students. Students are typically in their last semester of education when enrolling in this course. Students will explore the various techniques involved in establishing effective communication with the customer, the employer, and co-workers. Assist with resume’ and cover letter. Interview techniques will be studied and practiced. Students are required to participate in a progrommatic online assessment, HVC*2000. All students will receive basic first aid training designed for the non-healthcare provider. Includes CPR. Meets OSHA requirement for trained first aid response. Students will receive a card. This course is a capstone course. Students enrolling in this course should be in their last semester and having completed their program courses with a “C” or better.

    Prerequisite: HVC 101  
 

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