A/C and Refrigeration (AIR) at Wytheville Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- AIR 99 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - AIR 111 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls I
- Presents electron theory, magnetism, Ohm's Law, resistance, current flow, instruments for electrical measurement, A.C. motors, power distribution controls and their application. Part I of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits - AIR 121 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I
- Studies refrigeration theory, characteristics of refrigerants, temperature, and pressure, tools and equipment, soldering, brazing, refrigeration systems, system components, compressors, evaporators, metering devices. Presents charging and evaluation of systems and leak detection. Explores servicing the basic system. Explains use and care of oils and additives and troubleshooting of small commercial systems. Part I of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - AIR 122 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II
- Studies refrigeration theory, characteristics of refrigerants, temperature, and pressure, tools and equipment, soldering, brazing, refrigeration systems, system components, compressors, evaporators, metering devices. Presents charging and evaluation of systems and leak detection. Explores servicing the basic system. Explains use and care of oils and additives and troubleshooting of small commercial systems. Part II of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - AIR 126 - Electrical and Control Systems
- Presents trouble-shooting and servicing the electrical components of small refrigeration systems including basic electricity for refrigeration, electrical controls of refrigeration systems, electrical motors, motor control, motor starters, relays, overloads, instruments, and control circuits.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits - AIR 135 - Circuits and Controls II
- Presents circuit diagrams for air conditioning units, reading and drawing of circuit diagrams, types of electrical controls. Includes analysis of air conditioning circuits, components, analysis and characteristics of circuits and controls, testing and servicing. Introduces electricity for air conditioning which includes circuit elements, direct current circuits and motors, single and three-phase circuits and motors, power distribution systems, and protective devices. Studies the electron and its behavior in passive and active circuits and components. Demonstrates electronic components and circuits as applied to air conditioning system. Part II of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 4-9 hours per week.
3-4 credits - AIR 138 - Small Hermetic Commercial Systems
- Introduces small hermetic air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Presents compressors, mechanical and electrical components, refrigerants, evaporators, condensers, metering devices, and filters. Includes recovery and evacuation of systems, testing and charging of systems; use of refrigeration tools, and tubing and brazing procedures. Specializes in ice makers, packaged air conditioning, salad/display cases, refrigerators and freezers.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - AIR 158 - Mechanical Codes
- Presents mechanical code requirements for installation, service, and inspection procedures . Uses the BOCA code in preparation for the master's card.Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits - AIR 159 - Heating and Cooling Safety
- Presents standard safety procedures used in the heating and cooling industry. Discusses proper handling of equipment refrigerants and electricity.Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits - AIR 165 - Air Conditioning Systems I
- Introduces comfort survey, house construction, load calculations, types of distribution systems, and equipment selection. Introduces designing, layout, installing and adjusting of duct systems, job costs, and bidding of job. Part I of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.
3-4 credits - AIR 193 - Studies In
- Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits - AIR 193 - Studies In
- Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits - AIR 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - AIR 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - AIR 235 - Heat Pumps
- Studies theory and operation of reverse cycle refrigeration including supplementary heat as applied to heat pump systems, including service, installation and maintenance.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - AIR 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits