MATC 2025-26 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

of HVAC industry, and for further study in trades math and in intermediate-level algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportion, percent, graphs, statistics, measurement and geometry. HVAC1-350 Credits: 2 Air Conditioning Principles This basic course covers air distribution, heating, filtering and refrigeration as applied to air conditioning for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Calculating heat gains and the use of a psychrometric chart are included. HVAC2 - Air Conditioning Refrigeration and Heating Technology (Department 601) HVAC2-109 Credits: 1 Introduction to the HVAC Industry Students are introduced to the career opportunities and responsibilities in the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration industry. This course offers an orientation to the different duties, educational requirements and specialty areas within the HVAC industry. HVAC2-110 Credits: 3 Air Conditioning Fundamentals This course is a study of the fundamentals of air conditioning, including heating, cooling, humidification, human comfort and psychrometrics. The laboratory will cover the use of measuring instruments during operation of boilers, pumps, furnaces and air handling units. HVAC2-113 Credits: 3 Electrical Fundamentals This course provides experience with electrical theories, circuits, devices and equipment that may be needed by those who work in the field of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration. HVAC2-114 Credits: 4 Electrical Controls and Systems The function and basic operating principles of the controls and circuit components are verified as students wire complete heating and cooling systems on panel boards in the lab. Servicing and troubleshooting procedures are also covered. Prerequisite(s): Complete HVAC2-113. HVAC2-115 Credits: 4 Refrigeration 1 Studies and calculations are made of the basic refrigeration cycle using the Mollier diagram. The operation of the major parts is discussed along with the use of service tools such as gages, meters, vacuum pumps and refrigeration recovery. Prerequisite(s): Complete HVAC2-110 and HVAC2-113. HVAC2-116 Credits: 4 Refrigeration 2 Studies and calculations are made of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, along with the design and selection of equipment. Meters and service tools are used to diagnose and troubleshoot compressors, coolers, ice maker and freezers. Prerequisite(s): Complete HVAC2-115.

HVAC2-120

Credits: 4

HVAC2-148

Credits: 3

Heating Systems 1 This lecture and laboratory course on forced air systems covers the principles of gas and oil combustion units. Also included are large industrial complex designs and their practicability, with emphasis on variable volume, dual duct and multi-type systems. Prerequisite(s): Complete HVAC2-110 and HVAC2-113. HVAC2-121 Credits: 4 Heating Systems 2 This course includes instruction and laboratory work on hydronic hot water systems and steam applications. Students will be able to design systems, estimate load conditions, and size pumps and expansion tanks. Prerequisite(s): Complete HVAC2-120. HVAC2-125 Credits: 4 Control Application and Circuits This course is designed to give students an understanding of the operation of various types of control devices and how combinations of these devices can be applied and varied to secure the desired conditions in heating and cooling systems. Prerequisite(s): Complete HVAC2-116 and HVAC2-121. HVAC2-126 Credits: 3 Air Conditioning Systems A practical approach to design, equipment selection and energy conservation for an air conditioning system, with a visit to a commercial building to observe the operation of a complete mechanical and HVAC system with computer operation and monitoring. Prerequisite(s): Complete HVAC2-116 and HVAC2-121. HVAC2-132 Credits: 4 Architectural and Mechanical Fundamentals Instruction is given in design, application, blueprint reading, symbols and drawings of mechanical systems. Outlays of various heating and cooling systems in relation to architectural buildings are used. Proper mechanical schematics, isometric piping and flow diagrams are discussed and drawn. HVAC2-144 Credits: 3 Servicing and Troubleshooting Refrigeration Various methods of troubleshooting and servicing of refrigeration and air conditioning systems are studied together with the use of service tools and meters on commercial and industrial equipment. Prerequisite(s): Complete HVAC2-116. HVAC2-146 Credits: 2 Digital Energy Management Systems Major types of automatic electrical control systems are described and compared. Programs, sensing and control points, signal transmission and processing, and other peripheral equipment that make up a complete building monitoring and control automation system are also explored. Prerequisite(s): Complete HVAC2-114.

Heat Pumps The Heat Pumps course is aimed at the servicing and installation of heat pumps. The curriculum provides instruction on equipment and procedures needed to check the heating and cooling performance of heat pump systems. Calculating heat gains and the use of a psychometric chart are included in this course. Due to concerns for both comfort and energy conservation, there is a need for technicians who have current training in the installation, troubleshooting and repair of heat pump equipment. Prerequisite(s): Complete HVAC1 300 or HVAC2-115. HVAC2-150 Credits: 2 Wiring Diagram Interpretation for HVAC/R This course is designed to enhance the student’s ability to interpret modern wiring diagrams for HVAC/R. The curriculum provides instruction on the usage, design and interpretation of writing diagrams such as the schematic, pictorial, installation and hybrid. Instruction will include the interpretation of actual equipment wiring diagrams as well as designing wiring diagrams. Prerequisite(s): Complete HVAC-114 or ELECTY-396 and ELECTY-398. HYDPNU – Hydraulic Pneumatics (Department 439) HYDPNU-330 Credits: 5 Basic Hydraulics/Pneumatics Students will be introduced to the basic principles of hydraulics and pneumatics, along with some of the basic components used in each system. This includes their principles of operation and more common problems. Some of the components covered include pumps, compressors, directional control valves, actuators, fluid conditioning devices, pressure control valves, conductors and sealing devices. HYDPNU-336 Credits: 4 Fluid Power Circuits This course begins with instilling an understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic circuits and their schematic symbols. Building on those skills, students then explore electrically/ electronically relay logic circuits and their components. The students build skills through written and hands-on lab assignments designed to simulate real-world systems and the skills to install and troubleshoot them. HYDPNU-338 Credits: 4 Mechanical Systems This course teaches the fundamentals of mechanical transmission systems and allows for the practice of industry-relevant skills, including how to operate, install, maintain, troubleshoot and design basic mechanical transmission systems using chains, V-belts, spur gears, bearings and couplings. The installation, operation and applications of laser shaft alignment will be taught.

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