BLDE-115: Heating Technology

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Building Sciences
Department
Energy Technology
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
BldgScien, Energy,HVAC& MSFM
Course Number
115
Course Title
Heating Technology
Cross-Referenced Course
ENT-104: Heating Technology
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog Course Description

Prepares students to work on residential and light commercial gas, oil, and electric forced-air and hot-water heating systems and related equipment. Explains standard equipment and systems, how to provide service checks, and the preliminary skills needed to installation, repair, and replace heating equipment using appropriate service tools and instruments. Laboratory activities included.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Basic Heating/Air Conditioning Unit Orientation
  2. Electrical/Wiring Diagrams for Heating Applications
  3. Gas Furnace Controls
  4. Gas Furnace Planned Service Checks
  5. Troubleshooting Furnace Circuits
  6. Troubleshooting Other Furnace Components
  7. Forced Air Furnaces
  8. Installation
  9. Ignition Systems and Components
  10. Heating Unit Troubleshooting and Service
  11. Heating Unit Manufacturer Data Packages
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Identify standard components of a heating system and their purpose.
  2. Analyze relevant electrical diagrams. *
  3. Differentiate between forced air and hydronic heating systems.*
  4. Describe venting and drain systems associated with heating units.
  5. Differentiate between various controls associated with heating systems.*
  6. Describe installation procedures.
  7. Describe standard servicing and troubleshooting procedures.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement
  1. Lecture/demonstration and online web site generated research
  2. Text-generated scenarios
  3. Team collaborative projects
  4. Hands-on laboratory exercises
  5. Internet activities and research
  6. Problem solving through scenarios
Texts

To be determined by instructor.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Effective Term
Fall 2018