HVA 135 - Heating Theory

Description
Students learn the theory of heating system operation and control of building indoor air quality. Principals of combustion as well as thermal efficiency and combustion efficiency of heating appliances are studied. Troubleshooting and repair of heating equipment as well as installation of fuel piping, vent systems, and combustion air requirements for various systems is also covered. Safety procedures are emphasized.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology, A.A.A.S., Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology Certificate

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Describe heat measurement for various fuel types in both temperature level and in BTU (British Thermal Unit) quantity.
Understand the principals of combustion.
Understand thermal efficiency and combustion efficiency of heating appliances.
Troubleshoot and repair heating equipment.
Clearly and completely state and describe a problem/issue.
Consider the context, costs, benefits and consequences of potential solutions to problems or issues.

Course Outline:
I. Introduction/Theory of Heating

II. Heating Methods and Fuel Types

III. Gas Furnaces

IV. Hydronics

V. Oil Burners

VI. Indoor Air Quality

VII. Combustion Testing Methods

VIII. Troubleshooting

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 20-40%

Demonstration: 10-20%

Lab work: 40-60%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: IRW 98, IRW 99

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
Perform a basic inspection, preventative maintenance and start-up procedure for oil and gas furnaces.

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 4
People Soft Course ID Number: 102495
Course CIP Code: 47.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 12
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: Yes
If yes, with which high schools?: Kent Career Technical Center
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Applied Technology
Discipline: HVA
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Certification/License Requirement (list below), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The instructor should have a minimum of 2 years general work experience and be certified in 2 categories of NATE (North American Technician Excellence) or RSES Refrigeration Service Engineers Society CM (Certificate Member).

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-03-03 20:54:23
Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026