MATC 2025-26 Catalog

HUMSVC – HYDPNU

HVAC1 – Air Conditioning Refrigeration and Heating (Department 401) HVAC1-300 Credits: 4 Basic Refrigeration/System Operations Theory and principles of refrigeration, and includes practical lab work. Students perform such skills as tube bending, flaring, soldering and brazing. The pressure-temperature relationship of refrigerants and pressure/ enthalpy diagrams are studied to understand the basic refrigeration cycle. Refrigeration system leak checking, evacuation and charging are performed, along with refrigerant recovery in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations. HVAC1-301 Credits: 4 Intro to Refrigeration Service/Applications This course is designed to help the student understand types of compressors, refrigerant expansion devices, condensers, evaporators, accessories and system applications. Refrigeration piping design and installation is discussed and practiced. Refrigerant and oil management, recovery, recycling, reclaiming, and retrofit is practiced following proper EPA procedures. Service and troubleshooting of small hermetic, commercial and central air conditioning systems is covered. Prerequisite(s): Complete HVAC1-300. HVAC1-325 Credits: 3 Oil Furnace Service and Maintenance This is a lecture/discussion and lab course which focuses on the basics of residential oil fired forced-air heating systems and its use as a commercial fuel. Students will learn such skills as knowing all the components of high-pressure gun oil burners, learning the sequence of operations, understanding wire schematics, basic servicing skills, troubleshooting, and combustion testing. HVAC1-326 Credits: 3 Gas Furnace Servicing and Maintenance This is a lecture/discussion and lab course that focuses on the basics of natural gas-fired forced-air heating systems. The course includes covering basic atmospheric furnaces, induced draft and high-efficiency condensing furnaces. Students will learn such skills as knowing the components, learning the sequence of operations, understanding wire schematics, basic servicing skills, troubleshooting and digital combustion testing. Also included is an overview of the use of a sustainable solar energy in residential hydronic heating. Prerequisite(s): Complete HVAC1-325. HVAC1-332 Credits: 2 Math for HVAC Service Technicians This math course provides a step-by-step approach to math problems that students will encounter as heating and cooling technicians. This course provides the basic computational and problem-solving skills required for many aspects

HUMSVC-103

Credits: 3

HUMSVC-115

Credits: 3

Group Work Skills This is a practice-oriented course with a primary focus on developing skills, techniques and strategies utilized in a broad range of human service practice settings. A key component is to develop and demonstrate a workable knowledge base and awareness of the complexity of human behavior in groups. Prerequisite(s): Complete HUMSVC-144 and HUMSVC-101. HUMSVC-104 Credits: 1 Field Preparation Students make formal preparations for field experience assignment, as well as prepare to secure employment after graduation. Students develop a professional portfolio, practice interview skills and reinforce their overall employment/work skills. Prerequisite(s): Complete HUMSVC-101, HUMSVC-102, HUMSVC-103, HUMSVC-113 and HUMSVC-144. Completion of or currently enrolled in HUMSVC-115. HUMSVC-106 Credits: 4 Advanced Field Experience Advanced Field Experience must be taken concurrently with HUMSVC-107 Field Experience Seminar. Students are assigned to a community human service agency where they work 20 hours per week under the joint supervision of the agency and MATC field supervisors. Advanced Field Experience is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and behaviors essential for human service workers in the professional setting. Students apply the material from their coursework to a real work situation. Prerequisite(s): Complete HUMSVC-101, HUMSVC-102, HUMSVC-103, HUMSVC-104, HUMSVC-113 and HUMSVC-115. Completion of or currently enrolled in HUMSVC-107. HUMSVC-107 Credits: 2 Field Experience Seminar Field Experience Seminar must be taken concurrently with HUMSVC-106 Advanced Field Experience. This seminar provides the opportunity for students to discuss their field placement experiences and engage in consultation, networking and problem solving. Students develop a strong knowledge base of community human service agencies and resources. Prerequisite(s): Complete HUMSVC-101, HUMSVC-102, HUMSVC-103, HUMSVC-104, HUMSVC-115, HUMSVC-144 and HUMSVC-113. Completion of or currently enrolled in HUMSVC-106. HUMSVC-113 Credits: 3 Documentation and Recordkeeping Students will practice techniques involved with maintaining clinical records, documentation of referrals, staffing and consultations. Prerequisite(s): Complete HUMSVC-101 and HUMSVC-144.

Methods of Social Casework The application of casework theories, models and techniques, along with the management and coordination of case records, is the major focus of this course. Exercises will be designed to reflect variations in casework intervention techniques, depending upon the goals of the practice setting. This course should be taken the semester before entering Field Placement. A competency exam is given in the final stages of the course. Prerequisite(s): Complete HUMSVC-102, HUMSVC-103 and HUMSVC-113. Completion of or currently enrolled in HUMSVC-104. HUMSVC-118 Credits: 3 Introduction to Gerontology This introductory course includes a demographic, cultural and ethnic profile of older adults. Major theories about aging are explored, as well as the interrelationships of biological, psychological and social aspects of aging. HUMSVC-121 Credits: 3 Family Issues and Interventions This course focuses on issues related to families and family functioning relevant to the human services field. Special attention is paid to child maltreatment, domestic violence and addiction, with emphasis on the helping skills and services that are most effective. Prerequisite(s): Credits: 3 Disabilities and the Helping Profession This course emphasizes awareness of physical, psychological and developmental disabilities, and examines the unique needs and resources of people with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on developing effective strategies for working with clients who are disabled. HUMSVC-142 Credits: 3 Multicultural Competence in Human Service Students learn to build a foundation of culturally competent social work/human service practices that enable them to work effectively with diverse populations. Students develop skills through the acquisition of knowledge and awareness of various groups, cultures and lifestyles. HUMSVC-144 Credits: 3 Ethics in the Human Service Professions This is a survey course for the Human Services major. Relationships between client and worker are emphasized, as well as the responsibilities of workers to engage in decision-making reflective of exemplary ethics codes. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Human Service Associate program (10-520-3). Completion of or currently enrolled in HUMSVC-101. Completion of or currently enrolled in HUMSVC-101 and HUMSVC-144. HUMSVC-127

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