CNST - 1640 Introduction to Heating and Cooling

Pre- or Co-requisite(s): CNST-1600 or equivalent experience.
This course covers basic principles of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration, including the fundamentals of heating systems and combustion, operating concepts of refrigeration, and distribution. Identification and selection of basic copper and plastic piping, and fittings, soldering and brazing, and identification of carbon steel piping and fittings are encompassed. This course also introduces sheet metal and fiberglass duct installation. Basics of hydronic heating systems are also covered.

Credits: 4
Lecture Classroom Hours: 30
Vocational Laboratory Hours: 90