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Fundamentals of Refrigeration (AIRC 115)

Credit Course

3 credits

$124 per credit

in-county, fees apply

In-person

Introduces the compression refrigeration cycle, common refrigerants and their applications, and the theory of heat transfer as related to the refrigeration process. Teaches how to evaluate system performance and how to use tools and equipment for service and installation procedures such as charging, evacuating, and leak detection. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or ACLT 052.
Lab Fee: $40.00.

Sections

Summer 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Catonsville, HTEC 025

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/11/2026
    • Instructor: Brian Penn
    • Course ID: #51693

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the five week session.

Fall 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      8:30 - 11:15 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Catonsville, HTEC 025

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 10/19/2026
    • Course ID: #91153

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the first seven week session.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      2:00 - 4:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Catonsville, HTEC 025

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 10/21/2026 - 12/13/2026
    • Course ID: #90785

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the second seven week session.