Heating Systems and Controls examines the operation and control of residential and commercial heating systems. The course includes an overview of basic furnace design and the principles of combustion, with a strong emphasis on the safe operation of heating equipment and the proper handling of combustible materials.
Students will learn the basic elements of heating systems, heat transfer laws, psychrometrics, heating load estimating, system design, and heat distribution methods. Emphasis is placed on safety, efficiency, and understanding system performance.
This course prepares students for advanced HVAC/R coursework and careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
Prerequisites for this course include the successful completion of HVAC-120. Corequisites for this course include enrollment in HAVC-130.
Students choosing to take the course for college credit must apply to Crowder College and enroll in the course through both Crowder College and the high school. Students are financially responsible for any course fees incurred for taking the course for college credit.