HVAC 381 - Air Conditioning

    Recent Professors
    Jonathan W. Frame
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.2Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    MET 371 and 372 with grades of "C" or better
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of HVAC 381
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides instruction in the design, operation, and maintenance of commercial and industrial air conditioning systems. Instruction includes study of air distribution, variable air volume systems, refrigeration compressors, absorption air conditioning systems, helical-rotary and centrifugal water chillers, chilled water systems, thermal storage, cooling towers, and hot water solar systems, and energy management. Students will gain practical experience by operating commercial air conditioning systems. Components of this course will be offered online. Students will need to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:00pm–9:05pm, Sun 1:00pm–4:05pm