HART 1307 - Refrigeration Principles

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer theory, temperature/ pressure relationship, refrigerator handling, and refrigeration components and safety.
Prerequisite: None.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify refrigeration components. 2 - Explain operation of the basic refrigeration cycle and heat transfer. 3 - Demonstrate proper application and use of tools, test equipment, and safety procedures. 4 - Demonstrate accepted refrigeration applications. 5 - Demonstrate basic math skills in solving heat transfer, psychometric and estimations of shop tasks. 6 - Demonstrate safety skills in electrical, lifting, ladder use, confined space, eye/ear safety and chemical safety. 7 - Explain the theories of thermodynamics and heat transfer. 8 - Perform computer skills in data collection, technical troubleshooting in HVAC from graphic illustrations. 9 - Understand and apply the facts, concepts and application of wellness principles for fitness as a field service technician in the HVAC industry