HVAC/R Fundamentals introduces students to the history of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) and the foundational principles of the trade. Instruction covers heat transfer and thermodynamics, pressure and temperature theory, and the basic refrigeration cycle and its components.
Students will gain a working knowledge of floor and hand tools commonly used in HVAC/R, along with an understanding of relevant safety practices and industry standards. Emphasis is placed on foundational concepts that prepare students for advanced HVAC/R coursework and careers in the heating, cooling, and refrigeration industry.
Prerequisites for this course include the successful completion of CONS-141.
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.