This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.
Description: Reading drawings of commercial buildings, emphasizing plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and fire protection systems. One half classroom, one and one half lab hours per week.
Notes: FALL ONLY PreReq: MAT-0100 or MAT-0600 or MAT-1110 or HVA 1100
Prerequisites: MAT 0600 or MAT 0100 or MAT 1110
Description: This course introduces the principles and practices of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and their integration with building control systems. Students will learn how HVAC systems provide thermal comfort, maintain air quality, and manage energy efficiency while developing the mathematical competencies necessary for system sizing, load calculations, and performance analysis. One classroom hour, two lab hours per week.
Notes: or MAT 1110. Take MAT 1110 if continuing on for the HVACR associates.
Notes: PreReq: MAT-0100 or MAT-0600 or MAT-1110 or HVA 1100
Prerequisites: MAT 0100 or MAT 0600 or MAT 1110 or HVA 1100
Description: Introduction to the basic concepts of all heating systems found in light commercial applications for the experienced and inexperienced in HVAC. A comprehensive presentation of HVAC systems, including rooftop packaged systems, heat pumps, packaged low-pressure boiler systems, and packaged unitary heaters. Includes low-pressure hot water and steam generation, including the fundamentals of heat generation in water-based heating systems. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Notes: FALL ONLY PreReq: MAT 0100 or HVA 1100 or MAT 1110 or MAT 1130 or MAT 1445
Prerequisites: MAT 0100 or HVA 1100 or MAT 1110 or MAT 1130 or MAT 1445
Description: Students earn credits toward degree requirements for work learning experience. Students already working may apply to use that experience to meet internship requirements. Students establish learning outcomes and prepare related reports and/or projects each term. Ten work hours per week per credit hour.
Notes: HVA Program Elective - At least 2 credit hours from: CAT-1201 CAT-1401 CAT-1741 CIT-1411 EGV-1100 EGV-1251 EGV-1301 EGV-1401 HVA-2700 (For the Internship, please contact the Built Environment department prior to contacting the Work-Based Learning Office. This should occur the TERM BEFORE the term the internship is planned.)
Prerequisites: Approval of Department
Description: Applied computer tools to solve engineering technology problems, emphasizing the integration of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and engineering research skills using the Internet. Applications of an integrated approach to research papers, engineering technology analysis, technical laboratory reports and technical presentations. One-half classroom, one and one-half lab hours per week.
Notes: PreReq: MAT-0100 or MAT-0600 or MAT-1110 or HVA 1100
Prerequisites: MAT 0100 or MAT 0600 or MAT 1110
Term hours subtotal:
15
Description: An introduction to building electrical and control systems for HVAC technicians. Includes AC/DC circuits, single phase and three phase motors and motor control, HVAC equipment control, wiring techniques, control components including sequencers, and an introduction to building pneumatic and DDC control. Two classroom, four lab hours per week.
Description: Rules, interpretations, record keeping and standards required by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) (29CFR Part 1926) for the construction industry to ensure employees a safe, healthful workplace. Successful completion of the course provides the 30 hour OSHA Construction Safety Card.
Description: Basic practices required for new installation and replacement of HVAC equipment including an introduction to sheet metal skills, and copper and black pipe plumbing. Hands-on skills and code requirements will be stressed along with good safety practices. Includes installation of a complete residential HVACR system. One classroom, six lab hours per week.
Notes: SPRING ONLY PreReq: HVA-1201
Prerequisites: HVA 1201
Description: Diagnostic methods of mechanical, electrical and control system problems in heating and cooling systems. Other topics include common faults and how to reduce future failures. Two lecture, three lab hours per week.
Notes: SPRING ONLY PreReq: HVA-1201 and HVA-1221
Prerequisites: HVA 1201 and HVA 1221
Description: Designed to improve speaking and listening skills through the study and application of public speaking structure, content and style. This course requires 5 speeches in front of a live audience. The online course sections require the recordings to be created by the student with at least 8 adults present for each speech. Any questions, please contact the Communication Department at com.dept@sinclair.edu.
Notes: PreReq: DEV-0035
Term hours subtotal:
15