This course provides an introduction to basic air conditioning sheet metal theory, design, drafting, bending, shaping, soldering, tools and equipment used to fabricate fittings.

Introductory course in basic residential air conditioning and refrigeration that covers applied electrical and refrigeration theory. The students will learn how to use electrical meters to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems. In addition, proper brazing techniques, tools and safety practices are taught as applied to various other trades.

This introductory course covers commercial and domestic air conditioning. The students will study the practical wiring circuits and diagnosing of electrical problems found in both commercial and domestic applications. The student will also become familiar with various types of electrical motors, and their individual characteristics. This course provides essential knowledge for students seeking further advancement in a career.

ECT 262 is a course offered in introductory residential and light commercial heating that covers design, controls, and operation of modern day space heating systems. The students will study the practical wiring of circuits, and the diagnosing of problems found in both residential and light-commercial applications. In addition, the students will gain an introductory understanding of both L.P. and natural gas fundamentals and applications, controls and safety, with particular emphasis given to safe work habits and practices. This course provides essential knowledge for a student seeking further advancement in his/her career.

A course that introduces commercial refrigeration. The course covers controls and operation of modern day commercial refrigeration systems. The students will study the practical wiring of circuits, various defrosting methods, piping, design, sizing, and controls commonly used in the industry.

This basic course in electrical theory and applications of controls for the heating, ventilating, air conditioning/refrigeration controls class explores the theories and concepts of Ohms and Kirchoff's laws, in addition to the theories and concepts of refrigeration.

ECT 281 is an introductory lecture and demonstration course in residential air conditioning, refrigeration and heating that covers applied refrigeration theory, including how to evacuate and charge systems, diagnose refrigeration problems and how to properly install an entire duct system in the project house. In addition, proper brazing techniques, tools and safety practices are taught as applied to various other trades.

An advanced course offered in Environmental Control Technology that covers commercial and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration theory. Topics include the fundamentals of wiring circuits and the concept of electrical problem solving as it relates to both commercial and residential applications. Topics also include using methods to calculate heat loads values necessary to sizing equipment in the industry.