AIRC 1014 Fundamentals of Air Conditioning Syllabus 960 Spring 2026

Credit Hours 4.00 Lecture Hours 2 Clinical/Lab Hours 4
Type of Credit
CIP Code
47.0201
Course Description

The student will describe the fundamentals of refrigeration and refrigeration theory which will include various condensers, evaporators, compressors, and related components. The student will learn basic service and installation practices. They will learn and demonstrate understanding of system optional pressures, temperatures and conditions.

General Education Outcomes

General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:

  1. Critical Thinking

Faculty Contact Information

Faculty Name
Bryon Meyer
Faculty Email

Course Information

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Name basic refrigeration components and their function
  2. Familiarity and proficiency with manifold gauge set
  3. Determine saturation temperatures and pressur
  4. Calculate superheat, sub-cooling and condenser split values
  5. Evacuate and recover refrigerant
  6. Prepare for and complete the US EPA Section 608 exam
  7. Familiarity with general safety practices
Topical Outline
  1. Alternative refrigerants
  2. Soldering and brazing
  3. Water coolers
  4. RSES supermarket service/meat storage and RSES ice cream dispenser
  5. Residential service
  6. RV refrigerators
Academic Division

Business, Technology & Human Services

Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650

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