Course Descriptions

Standard sheet metal fittings will be constructed in this class. Familiarity with sheet metal shop equipment and various tools will be gained through the layout and construction of sheet metal projects. All fittings in this class will be found in standard duct applications.

This course explains DC and AC theory, beginning with mathematically solving and hooking up series DC circuits and advancing into solving and hooking up AC resistance in series, parallel and combination circuits. HVAC relays and contactors and furnace safety devices are studied and wired in the lab. There is a dual emphasis on reading and then hooking up and troubleshooting schematic drawings. Magnetism and the generation of AC transformers as applied to HVAC, inductors and inductance-resistance parallel and series combination circuits are solved using trigonometry. Capacitance is introduced and applied as a function in understanding AC motors.

This course covers the wiring of typical heating and cooling circuits, as well as the installation of heating and air conditioning systems.

This course includes an overview of various heating controls and appliances. Topics will include blueprints as applied to estimating heating and cooling loads; gas piping as installed in residential and light commercial jobs; safe heating, ventilating and air conditioning practices; various venting codes and requirements; and the sizing of furnaces, duct work and piping.

This course covers residential gas and oil heating units, primarily forced air furnaces. Emphasis is on understanding the sequence of operation, proper adjustment, efficiency measurement and safety. This course also includes the diagnosis and repair of malfunctioning furnaces.

The dynamics of handling fluid masses of air will be studied. The focus will be on moving and replacing air at given velocities, quantities and temperatures.

This course covers both hot water baseboard and in-floor heating, with emphasis on calculations involved in hydronic heating.

This course will cover the various methods by which mechanical processes are used to move heat from different sources into residential housing. Some attention to commercial methods will be offered. An example of this would be use of the compression cycle of refrigeration to extract heat from the outside air.

This course will add to the student's electrical knowledge regarding circuits and schematics.

This course is designed for students to understand basic electrical terms, use of a multi-meter, use of an oscilloscope, and diagnosis and repair of various network systems used on today’s vehicles. This course is a refresher to prepare students for working on complex high-voltage systems and networks.

This course will cover hybrid engines, high voltage safety, batteries and drive trains unique to the hybrid chassis. Regenerative braking will also be covered in this class, as well as the added module communications classes that are necessary and unique to hybrid vehicles. This course is a co-requisite with Electric Platform Technologies.

This class will focus on electric plug-in platforms, batteries, electric drive motors and modules that are unique to plug-in vehicles. This course will also cover vehicle diagnostics. Charging stations and charging diagnostics unique to this platform will be covered, as well as service and diagnosis.

This course meets MnTC Goal Area 2. Students will begin to develop collegiate-level, transferable skills as they are introduced to the M State core abilities and liberal arts and sciences shared values. Students will begin to learn how to critically evaluate information and ideas, how to determine the ethical implications that come with decision making, and how to communicate effectively as they develop an understanding of course materials through written and oral exercises. Students will establish a digital folio, which will allow them to demonstrate their growing understanding and mastery of the shared values and core abilities.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 2. This course provides a cohesive, integrative learning experience for the liberal arts and sciences student. The student will integrate skills and knowledge developed and acquired throughout his or her course of study in the disciplines. The course requires the student to embark on a comprehensive inter-disciplinary academic quest designed to demonstrate research, oral and written communication, and critical thinking skills.

This course introduces the field of interpreting and the role of a sign language interpreter. It covers interpreting as a field of professional practice, the current nature of the field, the variety of employment opportunities, interpreter training, interpreter certification and professional ethical standards.