HVA 174 - HVAC Blueprint Reading and Design

Description
In this course, students learn to read construction blueprints concentrating on heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. In addition students learn to perform load calculations and select proper HVAC equipment for residential and light commercial applications.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
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:

Identify basic print views and the information contained in sets of residential and commercial construction prints.
Understand the relationship between construction plan blueprints, specifications, and other legal construction documents as they relate to the project and all persons involved (architect, engineer, contractor, sub-contractor, and building owner).
Understand the functions of the electrical, plumbing, HVACR, and general construction of the building; and apply these functions to the construction process.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the materials required for construction, the various trade responsibilities, and the terms and conditions of the construction project and generate a material list and cost estimate for the job.
Calculate heating and cooling loads and then select the proper HVAC equipment for the project.
Clearly and completely state and describe a problem/issue.
Use well-designed search strategies to gather data and information.

Course Outline:
I. Print Reading and Construction Materials

II. Understanding Light Frame Construction

III. Residential Plans and Specification

IV. Ductwork Takeoff and Estimation

V. Commercial Construction Plans and Specification

VI. The Construction Process

VII. Load Calculations using Spreadsheet Method

VIII. Load Calculations using Computer Programs

IX. Equipment Selection

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 100%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 101476
Course CIP Code: 47.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 20
General Room Request: ATC 224

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
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:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The instructor should have a Bachelor Degree in Trade Technical Education or equal. Two (2) years trade work experience and have, or be able to pass, at lease two (2) categories of trade competency exams, or have a Mechanical Contractors license for the classification to be taught. Refer to the state of Michigan license classification code. The exams to be used are from ICE, NATE, or RSES-CM.

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-03-14 09:08:52
Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026