Course Descriptions
HVACR Customer Relations (AHR-180)
This course introduces common business and customer relation practices that may be encountered in HVACR. Topics include business practices, appearance of self and vehicle, ways of handling customer complaints, invoices, telephone communications, and warranties. Upon completion, students should be able to present themselves to customers in a professional manner, understand how the business operates, complete invoices, and handle complaints.
Residential System Design (AHR-211)
This course introduces the principles and concepts of conventional residential heating and cooling system design. Emphasis is placed on using tables, worksheets, and/or appropriate software to calculate a residential load based on Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) standards. Upon completion of the course students should be able to calculate a heating and cooling residential load.
Advanced Comfort Systems (AHR-212)
This course covers advanced comfort systems for residential and commercial applications. Emphasis is placed on the application, maintenance, and servicing of residential and commercial advanced comfort systems. Upon completion, students should be able to test, analyze, troubleshoot, and service multiple types of residential and commercial advanced comfort systems.
HVACR Building Code (AHR-213)
This course covers the North Carolina codes that are applicable to the design of HVACR systems. Topics include current North Carolina codes as applied to HVACR design and service industries. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the correct usage of North Carolina codes that apply to specific areas of the HVACR trade.
Refrigeration Design (AHR-235)
This course covers the principles of commercial refrigeration system operation and design. Topics include walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, system components, load calculations, equipment selection, defrost systems, refrigerant line sizing, and electric controls. Upon completion, students should be able to design, adjust, and perform routine service procedures on a commercial refrigeration system.
Cultural Anthropology (ANT-220)
This course introduces the nature of human culture. Emphasis is placed on cultural theory, methods of fieldwork, and cross-cultural comparisons in the areas of ethnology, language, and the cultural past. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic cultural processes and how cultural data are collected and analyzed.
Elementary American Sign Lanuage I (ASL-111)
This course introduces the fundamental elements of American Sign Language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic expressive and receptive skills, as well as practical application through field experience and community engagement. Upon completion, students will be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy in expressive American Sign Language, demonstrate cultural awareness, and apply foundational ASL skills in real-world settings.
Elementary American Sign Lanuage II (ASL-112)
This course is designed to be a continuation of ASL 111 focusing on the fundamental elements of American Sign Language in a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of expressive and receptive skills, along with practical application through field experience. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing accuracy to expressive American Sign Language, demonstrate cultural awareness, and apply their skills in real-world communication settings.
Intermediate American Sign Lanuage I (ASL-211)
This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of American Sign Language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of expressive and receptive skills, study of authentic and representative literacy and cultural texts, and practical application through field experience. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively using American Sign Language about the past, present, and future, and apply their skills in real-world settings.
Intermediate American Sign Lanuage II (ASL-212)
This course provides a continuation of ASL 211. Emphasis is placed on the continued development of expressive and receptive skills, the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts, and the practical application of skills through field experience. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate spontaneously and accurately in American Sign Language with increasing complexity, sophistication, and cultural fluency in real-world contexts.