Boilers, Heating Systems, and Applied Mathematics: Required in the

In this course, you will examine the inner workings of boilers, burners, controls, fittings, valves, and pumps, as well as how they connect and interrelate. This course will teach you how to operate and maintain steam, hot water, warm air, and radiant heating systems. You will also learn the principles of mathematics that are essential to operating these building systems.
Major topics covered in this course:
  • Heating system operations
  • Mechanical components of heating systems
  • Thermodynamics as applied to heating systems
  • Basic mathematics needed to operate heating systems
 You will take away these key concepts and skills:
  • A thorough knowledge of boiler types: their components and control systems, and their operation and maintenance
  • The ability to recognize, set up, and maintain a reliable and effective heating system
  • Calculation skills, including ratios, proportions, and percentages
  • Guidance in converting units of measure, with a reference chart included

ACE credit recommendation: 2 semester hours, lower division baccalaureate