ENER 1370 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Building Electrical and Lighting Systems This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: Principles of electricity as required in commercial building, including basic electricity theory, electrical circuits, building electrical system design, component functions, motors and variable frequency drives. Basic study of light and building lighting systems. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ENER 1371 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Sustainable Sites/Water Efficiency This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: ENER 1370. Course Description: A LEED process of Sustainable Sites and water efficiency. Focuses on how to minimize negative impacts from the development and construction process and how to improve on previously contaminated sites". Focuses on water efficient landscaping, innovative wastewater technologies, and water use reduction. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ENER 1372 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Sustainable Materials and Resources This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: ENER 1371. Course Description: A LEED process focusing on sustainable materials and resources. Includes building reuse, construction water management, material reuse, recycled content, regional materials, rapidly renewable materials, and certified wood. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ENER 1373 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Fundamentals of Building Energy Technology This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: ENER 1372. Course Description: An introduction to various building energy systems and related technologies, first and second laws of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer theory, building thermal loads, and basic principles of refrigeration. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ENER 1374 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Load Calculation in Commercial Building This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: ENER 1373. Course Description: Fundamentals of estimating sensible and latent heat loads related to heat gains from lighting fixtures, humans and devices as well as heat gains and losses through building envelop including building construction materials, insulation and infiltration based on design weather conditions, climate, building orientation and others. Introduces hand calculation methods as well as commercial and non-commercial software used in load calculation. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ENER 1375 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Mechanical Systems in Commercial Buildings This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: ENER 1374. Course Description: A study of classification, design, components, operating mechanism, and application of HVAC in different types of building mechanical systems. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ENER 2370 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Energy Conservation Codes and Standards This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: ENER 1275. Course Description: A basic study on enforcement and compliance with energy conservation codes. Emphasizes understanding of the purpose and scope of the energy requirements and discusses basic requirements, compliance, and action items. Uses computer software and code documents to determine compliance with energy conservation codes. Emphasizes gathering data from building plans and manufacturers' specifications. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ENER 2371 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Indoor Environmental Quality This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite: ENER 2371. Course Description: A study of the methods for improving the indoor environmental quality and thermal comfort associated with buildings. Emphasizes identifying materials, system operation, and human behavior both inside and outside the buildings that impact environmental conditions. Includes best practice strategies. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ENER 2372 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Engineering Economics, Accounting and Analysis This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: HART 1451. Course Description: Methods for evaluating the economic basis or comparing the cost effectiveness of competing investments. Discuss various methods used to evaluate investment in energy conservation measures and retrofit options such as simple payback, time value of money, discount rate, and life cycle cost analysis. Provides methods of collecting utility data by energy types, benchmarking a facility's energy use, and analyzing energy data. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ENER 2373 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Fundamentals of Building Commissioning This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: ENER 2378. Course Description: A process of ensuring that building systems are designed, installed, functionally tested, and capable of being operated and maintained according to the owner's operational needs. Covers all aspects of building commissioning, including project scheduling, roles and responsibilities of the project team, new building commissioning, retro- and re-commissioning of existing buildings, system by system commissioning requirements, TAB and verification procedures, the LEED rating system, building code issues, and commissioning tools and technologies. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ENER 2374 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Building Energy Systems: Boilers, Chillers, Combined Heat, Power, Solar, and Thermal Storage This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: RBPT 2345. Course Description: A study in the methods to improve the performance and reduce the cost of solar-driven space cooling technology for small to medium sized commercial buildings. Improve electricity system reliability by reducing electrical consumption during peak demand created by cooling commercial buildings. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ENER 2375 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC LEED Rating This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: ENER 2371. Course Description: A course for summarizing the skills needed to rate building for LEED certification and documentation. Laboratory activities involve LEED ratings in actual buildings. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ENER 2376 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Measurement and Verification This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: ENER 2370. Course Description: Methods to determine energy savings resulting from the implementation of energy conservation ensures (ECM) and performance contracting. Introduces various measurement and verification (M&V) plans appropriate to different types of contracts and instrumentation of measurement tools. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ENER 2377 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Building Automation and Control Systems This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: ENER 2376. Course Description: A study of HVAC and refrigeration control including component control through building automation system (BAS) or energy management and control system (EMCS). Focuses on physical impacts to individual components as well as integrated systems corresponding to the control systems. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ENER 2378 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Energy Conservation Measures This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: ENER 2377. Course Description: A study of principles of energy conservation measures (ECM) and strategies to implement ECMs in practice. Includes ECMs of envelop, lighting, HVAC systems, energy management and control systems (ECMS), central utility plants, thermal storage, heat recovery, combined heat and power, electrical systems, and others. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ENER 2379 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Energy Auditing This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: ENER 2375. Course Description: A capstone course in commercial building energy auditing practices, including economic aspects of energy engineering, utilities, contracting, and energy auditing procedures. Lab practice includes energy auditing in actual buildings and reviews the techniques and procedures. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ETWR 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.) |
ETWR 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Introduction to Technical Writing This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to the principles, techniques, and skills needed for scientific, technical, and business writing. (3 Lec.) |
HART 1273 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Air Conditioning Control Principles This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: A basic study of electrical, pressure, and temperature controls including motor starting devices, operating relays, and troubleshooting safety controls and devices. Emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low voltage circuits. A review of Ohm's law as applied to A/C controls and circuits. Required. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 1291 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technologies/Technicians This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
HART 1292 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
HART 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Basic Electricity for HVAC This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Principles of electricity as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment, electrical circuits, and component theory and operation. This course is cross-listed as HART 1401. The student may register for either HART 1301 or HART 1401 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Air Conditioning Control Principles This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A basic study of HVAC and refrigeration controls; troubleshooting of control components; emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low voltage circuits; a review of Ohm's law as applied to air conditioning controls and circuits. This course is cross-listed as HART 1403. The student may register for either HART 1303 or HART 1403 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Refrigeration Principles This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer theory, temperature/pressure relationship, refrigerant handling, refrigeration components and safety. This course is cross-listed as HART 1407 and HART 1507. The student may register for either HART 1307, HART 1407, or HART 1507 but may receive credit for only one of the three. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 1356 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC EPA Recovery Certification Preparation This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Certification training for HVAC refrigerant recovery and recycling. Instruction will provide a review of EPA guidelines for refrigerant recovery and recycling during the installation, service, and repair of all HVAC and refrigeration systems. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
HART 1368 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Practicum (Or Field Experience) - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HART 1401, HART 1403, and HART 1407. Course Description: Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. (21 Ext.) |
HART 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Cooperative Education - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HART 1401, HART 1403, and HART 1407. Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
HART 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
HART 1393 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Solar Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course will provide hands on experience in the installation and wiring of solar systems. Systems are to include grid tied and battery backup. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
HART 1394 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC Special Topics in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Repairer This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
HART 1401 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC Basic Electricity for HVAC This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Principles of electricity as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment, electrical circuits, and component theory and operation. This course is cross-listed as HART 1301. The student may register for either HART 1401 or HART 1301 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.,3 Lab.) |
HART 1403 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC Air Conditioning Control Principles This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A basic study of electrical, pressure, and temperature controls including motor starting devices, operating relays, and troubleshooting safety controls and devices. Emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low voltage circuits. A review of Ohms law as applied to A/C controls and circuits. This course is cross-listed as HART 1303. The student may register for either HART 1403 or HART 1303 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 1407 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC Refrigeration Principles This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, basic thermodynamics, heat transfer, temperature/pressure relationship, safety, refrigeration containment, and refrigeration components. This course is cross-listed as HART 1307 and HART 1507. The student may register for either HART 1307, HART 1407 or HART 1507 but may receive credit for only one of the three. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 1411 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Solar Fundamentals This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Study of heat transference, motors, pumps and other mechanical devices; solid state switches; photovoltaic plates and energy conversion; thermal dynamics; and solar energy. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC Residential Air Conditioning This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HART 1403, HART 1407 or consent of instructor. Course Description: A study of components, applications, and installation of mechanical air conditioning systems including operating conditions, troubleshooting, repair, and charging of air conditioning systems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 1445 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC Gas And Electric Heating This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HART 1401, HART 1403 or consent of instructor. Course Description: A study of the procedures and principles used in servicing heating systems including gas fired and electric furnaces. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 1451 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Energy Management This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Basic heat transfer theory; sensible and latent heat loads; building envelope construction; insulin, lighting, and fenestration types; and conducting energy audit procedures. The course develops energy audit recommends based on local utility rates building use, and construction. Laboratory activities include developing energy audit reports, installing energy saving devices, and measuring energy consumption. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 1491 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technologies/Technicians This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 1492 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 1494 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Special Topics in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Repairer This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 1507 (5 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Refrigeration Principles This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, basic thermodynamics, heat transfer, temperature/pressure relationships, safety, refrigeration containment, and refrigeration components. This course is cross-listed as HART 1307 and HART 1407. The student may register for either HART 1307, HART 1407 or HART 1507 but may receive credit for only one of the three. (4 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
HART 2270 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Commercial and Industrial Heating Systems This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: This course covers the basics of commercial and industrial heating systems. The student will study the basic theory and design of heating systems; methods of installation and the operation of heating equipment; discuss safety requirements when working with heating equipment. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2271 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Commercial Air Conditioning This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: This course is the study of Air Conditioning Systems with capacities of 25 tons or less. Topics include: safety; HAVC equipment; basic design and planning; trade tools and equipment; diagnose and troubleshooting. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2273 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Industrial Air Conditioning This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: This course studies Air Conditioning Systems 25 Tons and above. Topics include safety for 25 ton and above systems; HAVC equipment; basic design and planning; trade tools and equipment; diagnose and troubleshooting. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2274 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Commercial and Industrial Pneumatic Controls This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the design, installation and operation of pneumatic control systems used in commercial and industrial buildings. The student will study system safety and design than apply methods used during installation, start-up, testing, and balancing mechanical systems. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2302 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Commercial Air Conditioning System Design This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Advanced study in essential elements of commercial air conditioning contracting including duct systems design and/or material takeoff; weight estimating; equipment selection using manufacturers catalog data; job cost estimating, scheduling, preparation of shop drawings and submittals. This course is cross-listed as HART 2402. The student may register for either HART 2302 or HART 2402 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2334 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Advanced Air Conditioning Controls This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Theory and application of electrical control devices, electromechanical controls, and/or pneumatic controls. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
HART 2336 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Air Conditioning Troubleshooting This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An advanced course in application of troubleshooting principles and use of test instruments to diagnose air conditioning and refrigeration components and system problems including conducting performance tests. This course is cross-listed as HART 2436. The student may register for either HART 2336 or HART 2436 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2341 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Commercial Air Conditioning This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of components, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems with capacities of 25 tons or less. This course is cross-listed as HART 2441. The student may register for either HART 2341 or HART 2441 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2342 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Commercial Refrigeration This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Theory and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration; medium, and low temperature applications and ice machines. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
HART 2368 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Practicum (or Field Experience) - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: HART 1401, HART 1403, and HART 1407. Course Description: Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. (21 Ext.) |
HART 2380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC Cooperative Education - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: HART 1401, HART 1403, and HART 1407. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
HART 2401 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Codes This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: HVAC standards and concepts with emphasis on the understanding, and documentation of the codes and regulations required for the state mechanical contractors license and local codes. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2402 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Commercial Air Conditioning System Design This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Advanced study in essential elements of commercial air conditioning contracting including duct systems design and/or material takeoff; weight estimating; equipment selection using manufacturers catalog data; job cost estimating, scheduling, preparation of shop drawings and submittals. This course is cross-listed as HART 2302. The student may register for either HART 2302 or HART 2402 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2431 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Advanced Electricity This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Advanced electrical instruction and skill building in installation and serving of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including detailed instruction in motors and power distribution and introduction to solid state devices. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2434 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Advanced A/C Controls This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HART 1441, HART 1445 and HART 2449. Course Description: The theory and application of electrical control devices and control circuits including electro-mechanical and pneumatic controls. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2436 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC Air Conditioning Troubleshooting This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HART 1441, HART 1445, HART 2449, or consent of instructor. Course Description: An advanced course in application of troubleshooting principles and use of test instruments to diagnose air conditioning and refrigeration components and system problems including conducting performance tests. This course is cross-listed as HART 2336. The student may register for either HART 2436 or HART 2336 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2438 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC Air Conditioning Installation and Startup This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HART 1441, HART 1445 and HART 2449. Course Description: A study of air conditioning system installation, refrigerant piping, condensate disposal, and air cleaning equipment with emphasis on startup and performance testing. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2442 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Commercial Refrigeration This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HART 1441, HART 1445, HART 2449 or consent of instructor. Course Description: Theory of and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration, medium and low temperature applications and ice machines. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2443 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Industrial Air Conditioning This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of components, accessories, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems above 25 tons capacity. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2445 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Advanced standing, or consent of instructor. Course Description: Study of the properties of air and results of cooling, heating, humidifying or dehumidifying; heat gain and heat loss calculations including equipment selection and balancing the air system. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2449 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC Heat Pumps This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HART 1441 and HART 1445 or consent of instructor. Course Description: A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump systems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2457 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Specialized Commercial Refrigeration This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An advanced course covering the components, accessories, and service of specialized refrigeration units, such as ice machines, soft-serve machines, cryogenics, and cascade systems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
HART 2488 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Internship - Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.) |
RBPT 1300 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Fundamentals of Residential Building Science This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of the house as a complex interrelated system of people, building technologies, and the environment. Emphasis will be placed on residential building techniques and how they affect the needs for energy, water, and materials, while providing a safe, healthy, and comfortable home. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
RBPT 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Residential Lighting, Appliances, and Plug Loads This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of the use of appliances, lighting, plug loads, and techniques to lower energy and water consumption in the home. Subjects include basic electrical concepts, calculating energy and water usage, selection of water and energy efficient appliances, and energy efficient lighting. The impact of human behavior on energy and water consumption in appliances, and an investigation of future trends will be explored. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
RBPT 1310 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Residential Mechanical Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Identification and operation of space heating and cooling, ventilation, water heating, and swimming pool/spa systems. Includes comparisons of mechanical systems based on fuel type and efficiency. Also explores the impact of human behavior on energy usage. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
RBPT 2320 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Residential Energy Conservation Codes This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RBPT 1300, RBPT 1305, RBPT 1310 or consent of the instructor. Course Description: Use of computer software and code documents to determine compliance with residential energy conservation codes. Emphasizes gathering data from building plans and manufacturers' specifications. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
RBPT 2325 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Energy Rating Systems for Homes This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RBPT 2320 or consent of the instructor. Course Description: Use of computer software and rating criteria to evaluate and score homes using residential energy rating systems. Emphasizes gathering data from building plans, manufacturers' specifications, and onsite testing. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
RBPT 2329 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Residential Verification and Rating This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RBPT 2325, RBPT 2315 or consent of the instructor. Course Description: A summary of the skills needed to be an energy rater and a green rater for homes. Emphasizes onsite building testing, use of rating software and criteria, producing reports, and presenting recommendations to improve building performance scores. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
RBPT 2330 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Advanced Residential Building Science and Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RBPT 2315, RBPT 2325 or consent of the instructor. Course Description: A study of advanced energy efficient and environmentally responsible residential building methodologies and technologies. Includes exploration of alternate residential building systems and climate applicability. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
RBPT 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Residential Environmental Quality This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RBPT 2330 or consent of the instructor. Course Description: Methods for improving the indoor and outdoor environmental quality associated with homes. Emphasizes identifying materials, building practices, and human behavior both inside and outside the home that impact environmental quality. Includes best-practice strategies. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
RBPT 2340 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Advanced Residential Mechanical Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RBPT 2335 or consent of the instructor. Course Description: A study in matching the size of a mechanical system with a specific heating and/or cooling load to optimize energy efficiency. Ventilation and humidity requirements will be determined. Includes air distribution fundamentals and an exploration of efficiency testing and verification. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
RBPT 2345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Onsite Power Generation and Renewable Energy This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RBPT 2340 or consent of the instructor. Course Description: A study in the application of residential onsite power generation with an emphasis on renewable energy. Includes systems that produce electrical energy and thermal energy. Also covers determination of residential energy loads and their comparison to onsite power generation and an exploration of off-grid, on-grid, net-zero, and distributed applications. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
RBPT 2350 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Residential Retrofit Strategies This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RBPT 2345 or consent of the instructor. Course Description: Evaluation of existing homes and retrofit strategies to improve energy efficiency and environmental quality. Includes retrofitting a home for onsite power generation. Covers using a whole-house approach to evaluate the effects of comfort, safety, indoor environmental quality, financial incentives, cost effectiveness, environmental impact, energy efficiency, and the movement of heat, moisture, and air through the building enclosure. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
RBPT 2355 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Sustainable Neighborhood Development This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RBPT 2350 or consent of the instructor. Course Description: A study of neighborhood-sustained design strategies and applications that integrate the principles of green building and smart growth. Emphasizes basic neighborhood planning, utility infrastructure, land-use patterns, general zoning, subdivision practices, and quantitative methods to evaluate neighborhood development. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
RBPT 2359 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Residential Building Performance Consulting This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RBPT 2355 or consent of the instructor. Course Description: A summary of the skills needed to be a residential building performance specialist. Emphasizes onsite building testing, use of evaluation software and rating criteria, production of reports, and presentation of recommendations to improve residential building performance. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.