HAC 207 - Advanced Controls & Circuitry

3 Credit Hour(s)
2 Lecture Hour(s)
2 Lab Hours(s)
Prerequisite(s): HAC 102 and HAC 107
This advanced course focuses on modern HVAC control strategies with an emphasis on variable speed technologies and integrated system efficiency. Students will gain hands-on experience with advanced control systems, including digital thermostats, communicating equipment, zoning applications, building automation interfaces, and energy management systems. Key topics include commissioning and programming of ECM motors, inverter-driven compressors, and modulating furnaces, along with diagnostics using manufacturer software and smart tools.The course also explores system optimization for comfort, indoor air quality, and energy savings, with attention to troubleshooting complex variable speed equipment and interpreting advanced fault codes. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to service, install, and fine-tune today’s high-efficiency HVAC equipment in both residential and light commercial applications.Troubleshooting on all types of HVAC equipment will be covered.