This website is available to all students enrolled in the HAC Program at CCAC. This page is designed to assist you in your path to a career in HAC.
You will find the Sequence of Courses for both the Certificate and Associate Degree Programs on this page as well as the course descriptions. Scroll down the page to locate the information you are seeking.
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Certificate Program
Sequence of Courses
Sequence of Courses UNTIL December 31, 2011
(Program Code 312.1)
First Semester
HAC101 Basic Electric Wiring 5 cr.
HAC201 Heating Systems 5 cr.
HAC202 Air Conditioning Systems 5 cr.
MMT130 Job Safety and First Aid 1 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Second Semester
HAC102 Refrigeration Systems 5 cr.
HAC107 EPA Refrigerant Certification Prep 1 cr.
HAC224 HVAC Installation 2 cr.
HAC225 Planned Maintenance 2 cr.
MAT191 Mathematics for the industries 3 cr.
WLD221 Brazing and Welding 3 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Total Program Credits = 32 cr.
Sequence of Courses AFTER January 1, 2012
(Program Code 312.2)
First Semester
CIT600 Introduction to Windows 1 cr.
HAC101 Basic Electric Wiring 5 cr.
HAC201 Heating Systems 5 cr.
HAC202 Air Conditioning Systems 5 cr.
MMT130 Job Safety and First Aid 1 cr.
Total 17 cr.
Second Semester
HAC102 Refrigeration Systems 5 cr.
HAC107 EPA Refrigerant Certification Prep 1 cr.
HAC224 HVAC Installation 3 cr.
HAC225 Planned Maintenance 3 cr.
WLD221 Brazing and Welding 3 cr.
Total 15 cr.
Total Program credits = 32
(Program Code 312.1)
First Semester
HAC101 Basic Electric Wiring 5 cr.
HAC201 Heating Systems 5 cr.
HAC202 Air Conditioning Systems 5 cr.
MMT130 Job Safety and First Aid 1 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Second Semester
HAC102 Refrigeration Systems 5 cr.
HAC107 EPA Refrigerant Certification Prep 1 cr.
HAC224 HVAC Installation 2 cr.
HAC225 Planned Maintenance 2 cr.
MAT191 Mathematics for the industries 3 cr.
WLD221 Brazing and Welding 3 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Total Program Credits = 32 cr.
Sequence of Courses AFTER January 1, 2012
(Program Code 312.2)
First Semester
CIT600 Introduction to Windows 1 cr.
HAC101 Basic Electric Wiring 5 cr.
HAC201 Heating Systems 5 cr.
HAC202 Air Conditioning Systems 5 cr.
MMT130 Job Safety and First Aid 1 cr.
Total 17 cr.
Second Semester
HAC102 Refrigeration Systems 5 cr.
HAC107 EPA Refrigerant Certification Prep 1 cr.
HAC224 HVAC Installation 3 cr.
HAC225 Planned Maintenance 3 cr.
WLD221 Brazing and Welding 3 cr.
Total 15 cr.
Total Program credits = 32
Associate Degree Program
Sequence of Courses
Sequence of Courses UNTIL December 31, 2011
(Program Code 313.1)
First semester
HAC101 Basic Electric Wiring 5 cr.
HAC201 Heating Systems 5 cr.
HAC202 Air Conditioning Systems 5 cr.
MMT130 Job Safety and First Aid 1 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Second Semester
HAC102 Refrigeration Systems 5 cr.
HAC107 EPA Refrigerant Certification Prep 1 cr.
HAC224 HVAC Installation 2 cr.
HAC225 Planned Maintenance 2 cr.
MAT191 Mathematics for the industries 3 cr.
WLD221 Brazing and Welding 3 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Third Semester
ENG101 English Composition I 3 cr.
HAC203 Estimating Thermal Loads 3 cr.
HAC221 Heating/Air Conditioning Circuits and Controls 4 cr.
PHY100 Basic Physics 4 cr.
SPH101 Oral Communications 3 cr.
Total 17 cr.
Fourth semester
ENG103 Technical Communications 3 cr.
HAC108 Industry Competency Exam Prep (ICE) 1 cr.
HAC204 Duct & Hydronic System Design 4 cr.
HAC222 Pneumatic Controls for HVAC 3 cr.
PSY116 Organizational Psychology 3 cr.
Total 14 cr.
Total Program Credits = 63
Sequence of Courses AFTER January 1, 2012
(Program Code 313.2)
First semester
CIT100 Introduction to Windows 1 cr.
HAC101 Basic Electric Wiring 5 cr.
HAC201 Heating Systems 5 cr.
HAC202 Air Conditioning Systems 5 cr.
MMT130 Job Safety and First Aid 1 cr.
Total 17 cr.
Second Semester
HAC102 Refrigeration Systems 5 cr.
HAC107 EPA Refrigerant Certification Prep 1 cr.
HAC224 HVAC Installation 3 cr.
HAC225 Planned Maintenance 3 cr.
WLD221 Brazing and Welding 3 cr.
Total 15 cr.
Third Semester
ENG101 English Composition I 3 cr.
HAC203 Estimating Thermal Loads 3 cr.
HAC221 Heating/Air Conditioning Circuits and Controls 4 cr.
MAT191 Mathematics for the Industries 4 cr.
SPH101 Oral Communications 3 cr.
Total 17 cr.
Fourth semester
ENG103 Technical Communications 3 cr.
HAC108 Industry Competency Exam Prep (ICE) 1 cr.
HAC204 Duct & Hydronic System Design 4 cr.
HAC222 Pneumatic Controls for HVAC 3 cr.
PHS161 Physical Science for the Industries 3 cr.
PSY116 Organizational Psychology 3 cr.
Total 17 cr.
Total Program Credits = 66
(Program Code 313.1)
First semester
HAC101 Basic Electric Wiring 5 cr.
HAC201 Heating Systems 5 cr.
HAC202 Air Conditioning Systems 5 cr.
MMT130 Job Safety and First Aid 1 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Second Semester
HAC102 Refrigeration Systems 5 cr.
HAC107 EPA Refrigerant Certification Prep 1 cr.
HAC224 HVAC Installation 2 cr.
HAC225 Planned Maintenance 2 cr.
MAT191 Mathematics for the industries 3 cr.
WLD221 Brazing and Welding 3 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Third Semester
ENG101 English Composition I 3 cr.
HAC203 Estimating Thermal Loads 3 cr.
HAC221 Heating/Air Conditioning Circuits and Controls 4 cr.
PHY100 Basic Physics 4 cr.
SPH101 Oral Communications 3 cr.
Total 17 cr.
Fourth semester
ENG103 Technical Communications 3 cr.
HAC108 Industry Competency Exam Prep (ICE) 1 cr.
HAC204 Duct & Hydronic System Design 4 cr.
HAC222 Pneumatic Controls for HVAC 3 cr.
PSY116 Organizational Psychology 3 cr.
Total 14 cr.
Total Program Credits = 63
Sequence of Courses AFTER January 1, 2012
(Program Code 313.2)
First semester
CIT100 Introduction to Windows 1 cr.
HAC101 Basic Electric Wiring 5 cr.
HAC201 Heating Systems 5 cr.
HAC202 Air Conditioning Systems 5 cr.
MMT130 Job Safety and First Aid 1 cr.
Total 17 cr.
Second Semester
HAC102 Refrigeration Systems 5 cr.
HAC107 EPA Refrigerant Certification Prep 1 cr.
HAC224 HVAC Installation 3 cr.
HAC225 Planned Maintenance 3 cr.
WLD221 Brazing and Welding 3 cr.
Total 15 cr.
Third Semester
ENG101 English Composition I 3 cr.
HAC203 Estimating Thermal Loads 3 cr.
HAC221 Heating/Air Conditioning Circuits and Controls 4 cr.
MAT191 Mathematics for the Industries 4 cr.
SPH101 Oral Communications 3 cr.
Total 17 cr.
Fourth semester
ENG103 Technical Communications 3 cr.
HAC108 Industry Competency Exam Prep (ICE) 1 cr.
HAC204 Duct & Hydronic System Design 4 cr.
HAC222 Pneumatic Controls for HVAC 3 cr.
PHS161 Physical Science for the Industries 3 cr.
PSY116 Organizational Psychology 3 cr.
Total 17 cr.
Total Program Credits = 66
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HAC101 Basic Electrical Wiring**
5 credits/3 lecture and 4 lab hours
This is a course in the principles of electricity, wiring, electrical controls and motors as they relate to refrigeration, air conditioning and heating in residential, commercial settings. Emphasis is on electricity, electrical components and circuits.
HAC102 Refrigeration Systems
5 credits/3 lecture and 4 lab hours Prerequisite: HAC101
This is a course in the design and functions of major components of residential and commercial refrigeration. Topics include the low, medium and high temperature ranges, various defrost systems, specialized system components for commercial refrigeration, recovery and recycling of refrigerants and system operations for charging and servicing.
HAC107 EPA Refrigerant Certification Preparation**
1 credit/1 class hour
This course will assist one in preparing for the EPA refrigerant usage certification exam. The course will review the information for the three types of certification (Type I, Type II, Type III, Universal).
HAC108 Industry Competency Exam Preparation (ICE)
1 credit/1 class hour Prerequisite: Departmental permission required
This course will assist one in preparing to take the ICE exam. The course will give the participant a general idea of the subject matter that the test will cover, prior to taking the exam.
HAC201 Heating Systems
5 credits/3 lecture and 4 lab hours Prerequisite: HAC101
This is a course in the major components of gas, oil, electric, hydronic heating systems as they relate to residential and commercial settings. Emphasis is on control devices and troubleshooting.
HAC202 Air Conditioning Systems
5 credits/3 lecture and 4 lab hours Prerequisite: HAC101
This is a course in the design and function of components of residential and commercial air conditioning. Topics include whole house and window air conditioners, rooftop units, heat pumps and air cleaning systems. Electrical controls, wiring, troubleshooting and psychrometrics are discussed.
HAC203 Estimating Thermal Loads**
3 credits/3 class hours
This is a computer-based course in load calculations for heating and cooling buildings. Computer software is used to model green building performance in an effort to optimize the design of the HVAC system. Compliance with ENERGY STAR and LEED certification is discussed.
HAC204 Duct & Hydronic System Design
4 credits/4 class hours
Green building, ENERGY STAR and LEED building certification standards depend, in some part, on duct and hydronic system design. IAQ, duct installation standards, air flow and sizing of ducts are applied as they relate to adequate ventilation, filtration, temperature and humidity control for building performance and comfort. Hydronic system design is included as part of building performance and comfort.
HAC221 Heating/Air Conditioning Circuits & Controls
4 credits/4 class hours Prerequisite: Understanding of basic electricity
Green building performance is related to energy usage. HVAC circuits and controls contribute to the efficient use of energy. This course covers the application of elementary two-position control circuits, electronic analog and digital circuits and concludes with an analysis of DDC systems as they relate to the efficient use of energy and comfort. An understanding of basic electricity is a prerequisite.
HAC222 Pneumatic Controls for HVAC
3 credits/3 lecture
Pneumatic controls for HVAC covers the setup, adjustment and maintenance of pneumatic control components and systems to assist in green building performance, energy usage and affordability. Pneumatic topics include: the compressor station, 1 and 2-pipe thermostats, humidistats, single and dual input receiver controllers, relays and final control devices. This equipment is demonstrated in the classroom and includes various manufacturers’ devices.
HAC224 HVAC Installation**
2 credits/2 class hours Prerequisites: HAC201, HAC202
Green building performance is dependent, in some part, upon the quality of the installed HVAC system. This course includes the procedures and practices of fabrication, installation, sealing and duct blower testing of a duct system. This course also includes the installation procedures and practices of the following components of a furnace and air conditioner installation: black iron, copper and plastic pipe along with NEC code requirements for the electrical installation.
HAC225 Planned Maintenance**
2 credits/2 class hours Prerequisites: HAC201, HAC202
This is a course with a focus on green building performance. ENERGY STAR and LEED building certification standards are reviewed. Planned maintenance includes the principles, practices and procedures used to complete a PM (planned maintenance) on air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces and related equipment. PM will ensure the building continues to perform as designed and commissioned.
**The courses marked with an asterisk will undergo some changes effective January 1, 2012. These updates will be posted on December 31, 2011.
5 credits/3 lecture and 4 lab hours
This is a course in the principles of electricity, wiring, electrical controls and motors as they relate to refrigeration, air conditioning and heating in residential, commercial settings. Emphasis is on electricity, electrical components and circuits.
HAC102 Refrigeration Systems
5 credits/3 lecture and 4 lab hours Prerequisite: HAC101
This is a course in the design and functions of major components of residential and commercial refrigeration. Topics include the low, medium and high temperature ranges, various defrost systems, specialized system components for commercial refrigeration, recovery and recycling of refrigerants and system operations for charging and servicing.
HAC107 EPA Refrigerant Certification Preparation**
1 credit/1 class hour
This course will assist one in preparing for the EPA refrigerant usage certification exam. The course will review the information for the three types of certification (Type I, Type II, Type III, Universal).
HAC108 Industry Competency Exam Preparation (ICE)
1 credit/1 class hour Prerequisite: Departmental permission required
This course will assist one in preparing to take the ICE exam. The course will give the participant a general idea of the subject matter that the test will cover, prior to taking the exam.
HAC201 Heating Systems
5 credits/3 lecture and 4 lab hours Prerequisite: HAC101
This is a course in the major components of gas, oil, electric, hydronic heating systems as they relate to residential and commercial settings. Emphasis is on control devices and troubleshooting.
HAC202 Air Conditioning Systems
5 credits/3 lecture and 4 lab hours Prerequisite: HAC101
This is a course in the design and function of components of residential and commercial air conditioning. Topics include whole house and window air conditioners, rooftop units, heat pumps and air cleaning systems. Electrical controls, wiring, troubleshooting and psychrometrics are discussed.
HAC203 Estimating Thermal Loads**
3 credits/3 class hours
This is a computer-based course in load calculations for heating and cooling buildings. Computer software is used to model green building performance in an effort to optimize the design of the HVAC system. Compliance with ENERGY STAR and LEED certification is discussed.
HAC204 Duct & Hydronic System Design
4 credits/4 class hours
Green building, ENERGY STAR and LEED building certification standards depend, in some part, on duct and hydronic system design. IAQ, duct installation standards, air flow and sizing of ducts are applied as they relate to adequate ventilation, filtration, temperature and humidity control for building performance and comfort. Hydronic system design is included as part of building performance and comfort.
HAC221 Heating/Air Conditioning Circuits & Controls
4 credits/4 class hours Prerequisite: Understanding of basic electricity
Green building performance is related to energy usage. HVAC circuits and controls contribute to the efficient use of energy. This course covers the application of elementary two-position control circuits, electronic analog and digital circuits and concludes with an analysis of DDC systems as they relate to the efficient use of energy and comfort. An understanding of basic electricity is a prerequisite.
HAC222 Pneumatic Controls for HVAC
3 credits/3 lecture
Pneumatic controls for HVAC covers the setup, adjustment and maintenance of pneumatic control components and systems to assist in green building performance, energy usage and affordability. Pneumatic topics include: the compressor station, 1 and 2-pipe thermostats, humidistats, single and dual input receiver controllers, relays and final control devices. This equipment is demonstrated in the classroom and includes various manufacturers’ devices.
HAC224 HVAC Installation**
2 credits/2 class hours Prerequisites: HAC201, HAC202
Green building performance is dependent, in some part, upon the quality of the installed HVAC system. This course includes the procedures and practices of fabrication, installation, sealing and duct blower testing of a duct system. This course also includes the installation procedures and practices of the following components of a furnace and air conditioner installation: black iron, copper and plastic pipe along with NEC code requirements for the electrical installation.
HAC225 Planned Maintenance**
2 credits/2 class hours Prerequisites: HAC201, HAC202
This is a course with a focus on green building performance. ENERGY STAR and LEED building certification standards are reviewed. Planned maintenance includes the principles, practices and procedures used to complete a PM (planned maintenance) on air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces and related equipment. PM will ensure the building continues to perform as designed and commissioned.
**The courses marked with an asterisk will undergo some changes effective January 1, 2012. These updates will be posted on December 31, 2011.