MATC 2026-27 Catalog

HUMSVC – HYDPNU

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- fi red forced air heating systems. The course includes covering basic atmospheric furnaces, induced draft and high ef fi cient 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 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Technician 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 of the 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 Air Conditioning Principles This basic course covers air distribution, heating, fi ltering 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. HVAC1-396 Credits:2 HVAC/R Electrical systems This is a lab course designed to provide the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration student with hands-on experience in wiring mock-ups of HVAC/R systems. Students operate, analyze, describe sequences and test these systems using various test instruments. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in ELECTY-398. HVAC1-397 Credits:1 This course is designed to familiarize the student with the wiring methods used for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration circuits. It also covers the use of wiring diagrams and the application of speci fi cations and wiring codes. HVAC1-398 Credits:3 Electrical Circuits and Controls for HVAC/R This course provides a practical knowledge of electricity, its measurement and the circuits used in the fi eld of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration. This is a theory course that covers the functions of electronic circuits and controls and explains servicing techniques and troubleshooting procedures. geometry. HVAC1-350 Credits:2 Electrical Wiring Methods for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

HUMSVC-142 Credits:3 Multicultural Competence in Human Service Profession 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 Service Associate student. Relationships between client and worker are emphasized, as well as the responsibilities of workers to engage in decision-making re fl ective 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. HVAC1 – Air Conditioning Refrigeration and Heat (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, fl aring, 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 (EPA) regulations. HVAC1-301 Credits:4 Intro to Refrigeration Service/Applications This course is designed to help the student understand types of compressor, refrigerant expansion devices, condensers, evaporators, accessories and system applications. Refrigeration piping design and installation are discussed and practiced. Refrigerant and oil management, recovery, recycling, reclaiming, and retro fi t are practiced following proper EPA procedures. Service and troubleshooting of small hermetic, commercial and central air conditioning systems are covered. Prerequisite(s): Complete HVAC1-300. HVAC1-325 Oil Furnace Service and Maintenance This is a lecture/discussion and lab course that focuses on the basics of residential oil- fi red 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. Credits:3

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 fi eld 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, staf fi ng and consultations. Prerequisite(s): Complete HUMSVC-101 and HUMSVC-144. HUMSVC-115 Credits:3 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 re fl ect 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 fi nal 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 pro fi le 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 fi eld. 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. Completion of or currently enrolled in HUMSVC-101 and HUMSVC-144. HUMSVC-127

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