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Orange Coast College HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A100 — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Principles — 3 units Course covers heat principles, heat loads, refrigeration cycle, system components, refrigerant properties, system operation, soldering and oxy-acetylene brazing. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A101 — Basic Electrical for HVACR — 3 units Advisory: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A100. Basic electrical theory & application. Students will build a variety of series and parallel circuits using switches, contactors, relays, thermostats, transformers and other controls used in the HVAC-R field in addition to using mis- cellaneous electrical components. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A102 — Refrigeration Service — 3 units Prerequisite: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A100 and A101. Operation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting and repair of Commercial refrigeration systems. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A103 — Air Conditioning Service — 3 units Prerequisite: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A100 and A101. Advisory: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A105. Operation, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of air condi- tioning systems and their components for proper function. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A104 — Air Balance — 3 units Prerequisite: Heating and A/C A100 and A101. Advisory: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A103 and A105. Operation and maintenance of air conditioning and heating ducts and their controls; various methods of distribution and the means to deliver proper air flow. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A105 — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Controls — 3 units Prerequisite: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A100 and A101. Controls used in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration that include temperature, pressure, over- load and safety controls. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A106 — Non-Residential Applications for HVAC — 3 units Prerequisite: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A100 and A101. Fundamentals of operation, maintenance, and trouble shooting of non-residential equipment and systems. Topics include but are not limited to chillers, centrifu- gal, reciprocal, absorption, and other current systems. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. 196 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A110 — Pneumatic Controls I — 3 units Prerequisite: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A100 and A101. Students will operate, maintain, diagnose and repair basic pneumatic controls from installation to service require- ments. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A111 — Ice Machine Service & Repair — 3 units Prerequisite: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A100 and A101. Advisory: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A102 The operation, diagnostics, repair, and service of current ice machines. Course to include hands-on training with tools of the trade, i.e. gauges, electrical meters and all hand tools used for service and repair. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A140 — Building Automation — 3 units Prerequisite: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A100 and A101. Fundamental applications and design of building auto- mation systems for HVACR. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. HISTORY History A101 — Afro-American History — 3 units Political, legal, economic and social themes of blacks in the United States. Emphasis is given to the Afro-American experience from African origins, through slavery, into the 20th Century. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. History A140 — The California Experience — 3 units This introductory course surveys the uniqueness of the California experience. It explains the state’s history with emphasis on the Indians, Spanish missions, Mexican ranchos, Gold Rush, transcontinental railroads, global population, colorful figures, 20th century contributions to atomic and space developments, and multinational corpo- rations. Recommended for elementary education majors. This course may also be offered online. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. History A145 — History of Mexico — 3 units Mexican history from the Pre-Columbian period to the present. Social, political, economic, and cultural growth of the Mexican nation. Emphasis on Indian, Spanish, and European contributions. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. History A150 — Ethnic Groups of the United States: Their Histories — 3 units A survey of the history of the many (40+) ethnic groups originating in Europe, Asia (including the American Indian), the Americas, the Pacific Islands, Africa, and the Middle East, that make up the population of the United States. Same as Ethnic Studies A150. Students who enroll in History A150 may not receive credit for Ethnic Studies A150. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. History A161 — World History 1 — 3 units Formerly History A102 The history of world civilizations from the earliest begin- nings to the 17th century, giving a general outline of political, social, economic, and cultural institutions. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. History A161H — World History 1 Honors — 3 units Formerly History A102H The history of world civilizations from the earliest begin- nings to the 17th Century, giving a general outline of political, social, economic, and cultural institutions. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. History A162 — World History 2 — 3 units Formerly History A103 The history of world civilizations since the 17th century, giving a general outline of political, social, economic, and cultural institutions. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. History A162H — World History 2 Honors — 3 units Formerly History A103H The history of world civilizations since the 17th Century, giving a general outline of political, social, economic, and cultural institutions. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. History A170 — History of the United States to 1876 — 3 units A survey of American historical development from the founding of the English colonies to 1876. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of the nation’s political and economic institutions, social and intellectual history, and foreign policy. Satisfies the state college requirement in American History. This course may also be offered online. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID HIST 130. History A170H — Honors History of the United States to 1876 — 3 units A survey of American historical development from the founding of the English colonies to 1876. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of the nation’s political and economic institutions, social, and intellectual history, and foreign policy. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID HIST 130. History A175 — History of the United States Since 1876 — 3 units A continuation of the survey of American history develop- ment since 1876. Satisfies the state university require- ment in American History. This course may also be offered online. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID HIST 140. History A175H — Honors History of the United States Since 1876 — 3 units A continuation of the survey of American history devel- opment since 1876. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID HIST 140.