APPT 180: HVACR INDUSTRY REVIEW
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2025 |
| Units: | 4.5 |
| Hours: | 36 lecture, 66 laboratory per quarter (102 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanical Service Apprenticeship Program. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- A student will be able to demonstrate all chillers, boiler, pumps and controllers.
- A student will be able to classify and apply methods of installation of all special systems in our industry.
- A student will be able to demonstrate compressor overhaul.
Description
Fifth-year course of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprenticeship program. This course provides students with a working knowledge of troubleshooting, test, and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Recognize and classify all special systems related to the industry
- Explain chillers, boilers, pumps, and controls
- Demonstrate compressor overhaul
- Pass the state certified HVACR STAR exam
Course Content
- Recognize and classify special systems
- Definition and examples
- Basic computer systems
- Troubleshooting
- HVAC components (chillers, boilers, pumps, controls)
- Classification of equipment
- Product overhaul
- Boiler maintenance
- Control systems
- Compressor overhaul
- Compressor components
- Equipment maintenance
Lab Content
Students will work individually and in teams in the lab, which includes:
- Mechanical principles
- Electrical principles
- Pressurizing (air and water) and testing an HVAC system
- Review of safety procedures for chiller and boiler systems
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
1. Laboratory with refrigeration air conditioning tools and equipment
2. Personal protective equipment
3. When taught via Foothill Global Access, on-going access to computer with email software and hardware; email address
2. Personal protective equipment
3. When taught via Foothill Global Access, on-going access to computer with email software and hardware; email address
Method(s) of Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
Written examination
Hands-on demonstration
Chapter quizzes
Group and classroom participation
Punctuality
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Lecture
Discussion
Laboratory
Demonstration
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
U.A.. HVAC and Refrigeration Systems. 2014.
Texts older than five years may be utilized in this course as industry-standard texts.
HVAC STAR Review binder (learning materials and study guide for HVAC STAR exam).
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
- Readings from the course textbook
- Exam preparation guide
- HVACR practice review
- Writing assignments include:
- Student report on the results of testing (air and water) for HVAC systems
- Students take the State Certified Exit Exam for Journeyman Refrigeration & AC Mechanic
Discipline(s)
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heating