ACT - Air Conditioning

ACT 100 - Refrigeration Fundamentals (3-2-4)

Introduces basic concepts and theories of refrigeration. Topics include: the laws of thermodynamics, pressure and temperature relationships, heat transfer, refrigerant identification, the refrigeration identification cycle, and safety.

Prerequisite: Provisional Program Admission

ACT 101 - Principles & Practices of Refrigeration (5-5-7)

Introduces the use of refrigeration tools, materials, and procedures needed to install, repair, and service refrigeration systems. Topics include: refrigeration tools; piping practices; services valves; leak testing, refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclamation; evacuation, charging; and safety.

Corequisite: ACT 100

ACT 102 - Refrigeration Systems Components (5-5-7)

Provides students with the skills and knowledge to install, test, and service major components of a refrigeration system. Topics include: compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, service procedures, refrigeration systems, and safety.

Corequisite: ACT 101

ACT 103 - Electrical Fundamentals (5-5-7)

Introduction to fundamental electrical concepts and theories as applied to the air conditioning industry. Topics include AC and DC theory, electric meters, electric diagrams, distribution systems, electrical panels, voltage circuits, code requirements, and safety.

Prerequisite: Provisional Program Admission

ACT 104 - Electric Motors (2-5-4)

Continues the development of skills and knowledge necessary for application and service of electric motors commonly used by the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Topics include: diagnostic techniques, installation procedures, capacitors, types of electric motors, electric motor service, and safety.

Corequisite: ACT 103

ACT 105 - Electrical Components (3-5-5)

Provides instruction in identifying, installing, and testing commonly used electrical components in an air conditioning system. Topics include: pressure switches, overload devices, transformers, magnetic starters and other commonly used controls, diagnostic techniques, installation procedures, and safety.

Corequisite: ACT 104

ACT 106 - Electric Control System & Installation (2-5-4)

Provides instruction on wiring various types of air conditioning systems. Topics include:servicing procedures, solid-state controls, system wiring, control circuits, and safety.

Prerequisite: ACT 105

ACT 107 - Air Conditioning Principles (6-4-8)

Introduces fundamental theory and techniques needed to identify major components and functions of air conditioning systems. Instruction is given on types of air conditioning systems and use of instrumentation. Topics include: types of AC systems, heat-load calculation, properties of air, psychometrics, duct design, air filtration, and safety principles.

Corequisite: ACT 106, MAT 101

ACT 108 - Air Conditioning Systems and Installation (2-3-3)

Provides instruction on the installation and service of residential air conditioning systems. Topics include: installation procedures, service, split-systems, add-on systems, packaged systems, and safety.

Prerequisite: Regular Program Admission

Corequisite: ACT 107

ACT 109 - Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems (5-5-7)

Provides instruction on troubleshooting and repair of major components of a residential air conditioning system. Topics include: troubleshooting techniques, electrical controls, airflow, refrigeration cycle, and safety.

Prerequisite: ACT 108

Corequisite: ENG 101

ACT 110 - Gas Heating Systems (2-8-5)

Introduces principles of combustion and service requirements for gas heating systems. Topics include: service procedures, electrical controls, piping, gas valves, venting, code requirements, principles of combustion, and safety.

Prerequisite: ACT 106, MAT 101

ACT 111 - Heat Pumps and Related Systems (3-7-6)

Provides instruction on the principles, application, and operation of a residential heat pump system. Topics include: installation procedures, servicing procedures, electrical components, geothermal ground source energy supplies, dual fuel, troubleshooting, valves, and safety.

Corequisite: ACT 110

ACT 204 - Residential Systems Design (4-9-8)

Presents advanced refrigeration and electrical skills and theories. Topics include: heat gain and heat loss, duct design, zone control, equipment selection, and safety.

Prerequisite: ACT 111

ACT 205 - Georgia State & Local Res A/C Codes (4-0-4)

Presents advanced level residential air conditioning code concepts and theories. Topics include: local residential air conditioning codes, state residential air conditioning codes, gas piping, refrigeration piping, and safety.

Prerequisite: Regular Program Admission

ACT 206 - Air Distribution Systems for Res A/C (3-2-4)