In this course, students explore electrical principles and theory. Using standard testing equipment, students measure and troubleshoot equipment. Students practice wiring and installing a variety of electrical devices and systems. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical components of air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems.

Topics covered include learning the various types of piping and tubing used in air conditioning and refrigeration, types of fittings, bending, brazing and soft soldering tubing, black iron pipe work, sheet metal fundamentals, using hand tools, and the recognition and practice of safety procedures while working on air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Reviews the four basic mathematical operations on whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Also covers basic algebra and trigonometry related to technical fields.

Topics in this course include basic electricity review, control circuits, three phase motors, single phase motors, solid state devices, control components and troubleshooting using control schematics and solid state controls.

Topics in this course include introduction to heat principles, temperature measurement, fuels and other sources of heat, combustion, basic heating systems, basic furnace design, gas furnace design and operation, venting of furnaces, chimney or exhaust gases and system controls.

Reviews the fundamentals of grammar. Emphasizes practical application of English in business correspondence.

Topics covered include air conditioning principles and terms, physical principles of air movement and humidity, methods of conditioning air for comfort and health, the proper use of psychrometers, dry bulb thermometers, hygrometers, pilot tubes, recorders, manometers and barometers and the reading and interpretation of psychometric charts and scales.

This course focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities, and other projects.

In this course, students explore the Gateway Technical College community. They examine college resources and services, investigate skills that lead to academic success, and identify strategies for achieving educational and personal goals.

In this course, learners explore the basic scientific principles of protein preparation and enhance their knife skills. They examine the preparation of meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, and eggs, and prepare basic foods. Learners continue to explore the relationship between planning and organization and work techniques, while growing their confidence. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to demonstrate basic knife handling skills and cooking techniques, and explain the significance of standards of finished produces and the conversation of nutritive values.