Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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This program prepares students to enter the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration field. This field of work involves different trade disciplines. The two-year program of core courses trains students in residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. The emphasis will be on the servicing and maintenance of equipment found in residences, commercial buildings, and large facilities.
The AAS degree should enhance students’ initial entry placement and better prepare them for upward mobility within any of the three option areas.
All students should schedule advising appointments with the Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration program advisor before enrolling in classes.
For success in this program the faculty recommends proficiency in math, reading, and English.
Students may wish to attend summer classes to fulfill their general education course requirements, thereby reducing their fall and spring semester loads.
Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.
General Education Courses
Introduction to PC Applications |
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Computer Literacy |
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Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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Technical Writing I |
3 |
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Career Math |
3 |
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Psychology of Workplace Relationships |
3 |
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15 |
Other course requirements
Print Reading for Computer Aided Drafting |
3 |
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Basic Refrigeration |
4 |
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Electricity for HVAC/R |
4 |
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Fundamentals of Gas Heating |
4 |
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Piping Skills |
4 |
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Refrigerant Recovery Training |
1 |
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Customer Soft Skills (Customer Services & Ethics) |
2 |
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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Controls |
4 |
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Residential Air Conditioning |
4 |
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Residential Load Calculation & Duct Design |
4 |
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Heating For Commercial |
3 |
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Direct Digital Controls |
4 |
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International Mechanical Code |
4 |
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Commercial Refrigeration & Air Conditioning |
5 |
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Internship |
2 |
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Capstone |
1 |
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Maintenance Welding |
2 |
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55 |
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Total Credit Hours |
70 |
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Certificates
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Direct Digital Controls
Students completing the Direct Digital Controls certificate will gain skills necessary for entry level employment in the area of environmental controls as they pertain to the HVAC systems found in modern commercial and industrial buildings.
Students entering this certificate program will have demonstrated prior work experience of no less than four years or completion of an Associates of Applied Science Degree in HVAC or Facilities Maintenance Technology from an accredited college.
Survey of Electronics |
3 |
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Building Automation I, Installer |
4 |
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Building Automation II, Service |
4 |
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Building Automation III, Advanced Operations |
4 |
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Total Credit Hours |
15 |
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Industry Upgrade
The Industry Upgrade certificate is designed for technicians currently employed in the HVAC&R field who want to upgrade their skills. The courses within this certificate option are constantly updated to include discussion of new technologies and equipment found in large modern facilities.
Print Reading for Computer Aided Drafting |
3 |
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Heating For Commercial |
3 |
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Direct Digital Controls |
4 |
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Commercial Refrigeration & Air Conditioning |
5 |
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Capstone |
1 |
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Maintenance Welding |
2 |
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Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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Residential HVAC
The Residential HVAC certificate option provides a student with entry-level skills as a helper or apprentice in the installation, repair, and service of residential heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment found in today’s residences.
Basic Refrigeration |
4 |
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Electricity for HVAC/R |
4 |
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Fundamentals of Gas Heating |
4 |
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Piping Skills |
4 |
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Refrigerant Recovery Training |
1 |
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Customer Soft Skills (Customer Services & Ethics) |
2 |
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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Controls |
4 |
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Residential Air Conditioning |
4 |
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Residential Load Calculation & Duct Design |
4 |
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International Mechanical Code |
4 |
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Total Credit Hours |
35 |
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