St Cloud Technical and Community College · Courses
HART
21 courses with the subject HART, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HART 1502Copper and Gas Piping
In this course students will learn to solder, braze, swage and flare copper tubing as used in the HART field. Students will also learn how to cut, deburr, and thread gas piping for the HART field. Student Learning Outcomes: * Demonstrate soldering, and brazing of copper tubing * Demonstrate swaging, and flaring of copper tubing * Demonstrate proper techniques of bending copper tubing * Demonstrate cutting, deburring, and threading of gas pipe (1 C: 0 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
In this course students will study, draw and read wiring schematics so they can properly analyze electrical problems in furnaces and air conditioners. Students will also learn to read blueprints to properly size furnace and air conditioners for residential homes. Student Learning Outcomes: * Read wiring schematics for residential furnaces and a/c * Draw wiring schematics for residential furnaces and a/c * Read and understand blueprints for heating and a/c * Properly size furnaces for residential homes * Properly size a/c for residential homes * Estimate the air flow room-by-room in residential homes Prerequisite(s): HART1514, HART1518. (3 C: 2 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
This course will enable you to use sheet metal hand tools, squaring sheer and brake to make simple sheetmetal fittings. Students will lay out and make many different sheetmetal projects in residential heating and air conditioning. Student Learning Outcomes: * Construct duct work. * Layout sheet metal elbows. * Assemble sheet metal duct work. * Operate squaring shears and sheet metal break. Corequisite(s): HART1502, HART1514, HART1518. (1 C: 0 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
In this course you will study different types of residential furnaces, gas and fuel oil. The function of each component and how they operate together to make the furnace safe and function properly to heat your home. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify and describe each of the major components of the heat producing PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum ma 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College system. * Identify and describe each of the major components of the heated-air distribu- tion system. * Check and set the proper pressures for propane, natural gas and fuel oil com- ing into a residential forced air-heating system. * Check and set the proper pressures for propane, natural gas and fuel oil at the burners of a residential forced air-heating system. * Identify and test the operation of all line voltage components of a residential forced air-heating systems. * Identify and test the operation of all low voltage components, safety and con- trolling of a residential forced air-heating systems. * Test and set the efficiency of a residential forced air-heating system. * Test for carbon monoxide (CO) in residential forced air-heating systems. * Calculate sensible heat in British thermal unit (BTU) of a residential forced air-heating system. * Calculate the cubic foot per minute (CFM) of a residential forced air-heating system. Corequisite(s): HART1502, HART1510, HART1518. (5 C: 3 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
This course will start out with the fundamentals of electricity and take the stu- dents through the safety and operative controls in residential heating and air con- ditioning. Students will learn how they operate, what they control, and what the controls are protecting and how they are protecting the unit, device or structure. Students will develop the skills sought by employers. Student Learning Outcomes: * Define ohms, volts, and amps and show proper use of a VOM. * Define a series circuits. * Define a parallel circuits. * Define switches and loads. * Identify safety and control switches. * Read and draw basic schematic diagram of a heating and air conditioning system. * Locate and identify electrical components and explain their function in resi- dential furnace. * Locate and identify electrical components and explain their function in resi- dential air conditioning. Corequisite(s): HART1502, HART1510, HART15014. (4 C: 2 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
This course will enable you to install furnaces and A/C in residential houses. It also includes gas piping standard and two pound systems. Also the proper vent- ing of standard and high efficiency furnaces. You will be able to correctly install evaporators and condensing units for central A/C. Student Learning Outcomes: * Install condensing units for central a/c in residential houses * Install evaporators for central a/c in residential houses * Install standard and high efficient furnaces * Install venting for standard and high efficient furnaces * Install air-to-air heat exchangers * Install gas piping for 1/2 lbs and 2 lbs residential systems Prerequisite(s): HART1502, HART1510, HART1514, HART1518. (3 C: 2 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
In this course you will be introduced to refrigeration systems used in air condi- tioning. You will also learn the function of the four basic components of the a/c, evaporator, condenser, compressor and metering devices. Also charging, evacuat- ing and reclaiming residential a/c systems. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify the four basic components of a refrigeration system used in residential a/c * Understand the functions of the four basic components of a refrigeration system used in residential a/c * Charge a residential a/c system * Evacuate a residential a/c system * Reclaim a residential a/c system Prerequisite(s): HART1514, HART1518. y change without notice. Page 185
In this course you will study fundamentals of heat pump as applied to both heat- ing and a/c. Both air-to-air heat pump and ground source heat pumps and how each work. Student Learning Outcomes: * Understand the operation of a heat pump in the cooling cycle * Understand the operation of a heat pump in the heating cycle * Understand the operation of a heat pump when it goes into a defrost cycle * Charge a heat pump * Understand the function of a ground source heat pump and how it takes heat and gives heat to the ground Prerequisite(s): HART1514, HART1518. (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
This course will enable students to diagnose malfunctions in residential heating and air conditioning systems by learning the proper troubleshooting techniques, repairing or replacing defective components. Students will learn best practices as identified by industry standards. Student Learning Outcomes: * Diagnose air conditioning systems for proper operation of the electrical system. * Diagnose air conditioning systems for proper operation of the refrigeration system. * Diagnose heating system for proper operation of the electrical system. * Take combustion analysis and check the readings against standards of industry. * Analyze and troubleshoot components in residential heating systems. * Analyze and troubleshoot components in a residential air conditioning sys- tems. Corequisite(s): HART1506, HART1522, HART1526, HART1530. Prerequisite(s): HART1502, HART1510, HART1514,HART1518, HART1540. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
Students will do an in depth study of commercial refrigeration systems and refrig- eration controls. Students will perform control adjustments and installation. Student Learning Outcomes: * Categorize types of supermarket refrigeration cases * Determine the piping schemes of heat reclaim systems PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College * Determine the operation and controls of an ice machine by reading schematics * Demonstrate the operation and controls of a parallel refrigeration system * Classify the types of refrigeration systems * Determine the accessories and their location on a supermarket rack Prerequisite(s): HART2506, HART2510, HART2526, HART2530. (4 C: 2 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
Students will study fundamental principles of commercial refrigeration. Students will study accessories and perform troubleshooting on commercial applications. Student Learning Outcomes: * Determine the types and reasons for high side pressure control devices * Compare the laws of thermodynamics as they apply to refrigeration systems * Determine the proper procedures and requirements for converting CFC refrig- erants to a HFC or HCFC refrigeration system * Determine the causes of low temperature systems failures * Determine and install appropriate refrigeration accessories based on system requirements Prerequisite(s): HART1506, HART1522, HART1526, HART1530, HART1534. (4 C: 2 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
Students will study the operation and troubleshooting of commercial electrical controls as they relate to commercial refrigeration, heating and air conditioning systems. Students will perform troubleshooting and installation of controls. Student Learning Outcomes: * Classify all types of single phase and three phase power supplies, their correct voltages and wiring configuration * Determine the correct settings of operating and safety controls that are com- monly associated with commercial refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment * Conclude the operation of electrical controls and interpret their functions on electrical schematics Prerequisite(s): HART1506, HART1522, HART1526, HART1530, HART1534. (3 C: 2 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
Students will study in-depth the operation and the troubleshooting skills for refrigeration and air conditioning compressors. Students will perform operational checks and teardown of compressors. Student Learning Outcomes: * Classify the types of mechanical action used for compressors * Compare the types of compressor failures * Analyze the internal operation of a compressor for normal operation using the proper tools * Distinguish the types of compressor cooling * Demonstrate the removal and replacement of a failed compressor * Demonstrate the replacement of failed internal compressor valves Prerequisite(s): HART2506, HART2510, HART2526, HART2530. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
Students will use knowledge and tools to troubleshoot commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heating equipment. Students will use refrigeration theory and electrical diagrams to troubleshoot equipment. Student Learning Outcomes: * Demonstrate the proper techniques to find power circuits shorts * Test for open safeties using hopscotch method of electrical troubleshooting * Determine system failures by understanding systems sequence of operation * Determine and identify mechanical failures of systems accessories Prerequisite(s): HART2506, HART2510, HART2526, HART2530. (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
Students will service and install commercial air conditioning systems. Students will do an in-depth study of controls and types of air conditioning systems as they relate to the commercial field. Student Learning Outcomes: * Determine if an air conditioning system that is low on refrigerant, recover the may change without notice. Page 186
Students will use their skills and knowledge to troubleshoot, perform mainte- nance and install commercial heating and HVAC systems. Students will do an in-depth study of controls and design of commercial heating and HVAC systems. Student Learning Outcomes: * Take combustion analysis and check the readings against standards of industry * Determine components and operation of hot water heating systems * Examine the operation and recommended use of make-up air heating systems * Analyze drawings and duct layout to determine the types of air handling systems * Determine the components and operation of steam heating systems Prerequisite(s): HART1506, HART1522, HART1526, HART1530, HART1534. (3 C: 2 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
Students will properly select the correct refrigeration equipment to load demands. Students will also determine the proper piping size and accessories for the equip- ment selected. Student Learning Outcomes: * Determine the proper BTU loads for various sizes of walk-in coolers and freezers * Calculate the amount of BTU's required for storage of various types of prod- ucts * Determine the proper refrigeration equipment and accessories for specified
Students will use their knowledge of commercial heating, air conditioning systems and ventilation to perform service, installation and maintenance on equipment. Students will study the design and controls of commercial HVAC equipment. Student Learning Outcomes: * Determine the operation of a two position control system and proportional control system * Determine the use and operation of limit controls * Demonstrate basic operation of a digital control system * Analyze pneumatic stats for proper calibration and operation Prerequisite(s): HART2506, HART2510, HART2526,HART2530. (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
