Course Overview
Students will gain an understanding of the use of semiconductors and electronic components in the maintenance of control loops in HVAC environmental systems. The characteristics of semiconductor materials and their use in various electronic components such as diodes, rectifiers and transistors is explained, as well as their application and function in different types of electronic circuits. Students will learn basic circuit calculations to assist them in maintaining electronic control loops.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe characteristics of semiconductor materials
- Explain the use and function of semiconductor materials in electronic components such as:
- Diodes
- Rectifiers
- Transistors
- Perform calculations for rectifier and transistor circuits
- Explain how electronic components are used in different types of circuits employed in heating, cooling and dehumidification.
- Perform maintenance procedures for environmental systems.
Effective as of Fall 2011
Related Programs
Maintain Computer Environmental Systems (HVAC 3103) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
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