Industrial and Engineering Technologies and Engineering Transfer
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology program provides theory and practice in installing, maintaining and repairing residential and light commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating equipment and systems. With increased emphasis on the environment, technicians are involved in providing total air quality in residential, commercial and industrial settings. Entry-level positions are available in hospitals, factories, schools, restaurants, office complexes, government agencies and through local service companies. The associate degree program and shorter diploma and certificate programs are available.
Special Requirements
Students are required to purchase hand tools and personal safety equipment at an approximate cost of $500.
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| Major: |
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology (75 credit hours) |
| Degree: | Associate in Industrial Technology |
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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS (15 CREDIT HOURS) |
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Credit Hours |
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| ENG 101 | English Composition I |
3.0 |
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| ENG 165 | Professional Communications |
3.0 |
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| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics |
3.0 |
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| Approved Social and Behavioral Science Course |
3.0 |
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| Approved Humanities Course |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
15.0 |
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| Major courses meeting other college general education core requirements are starred (*) below. | |||
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| B. | MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS (20 CREDIT HOURS) | ||
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| ACR 101 | Fundamentals of Refrigeration* |
5.0 |
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| ACR 102 | Tools and Service Techniques |
3.0 |
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| ACR 106 | Basic Electricity for HVAC/R |
4.0 |
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| ACR 110 | Heating Fundamentals |
4.0 |
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| ACR 120 | Basic Air Conditioning |
4.0 |
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Subtotal |
20.0 |
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| C. | ADDITIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS (40 CREDIT HOURS) | ||
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| ACR 130 | Domestic Refrigeration |
4.0 |
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| ACR 131 | Commercial Refrigeration |
4.0 |
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| ACR 206 | Advanced Electricity for HVAC/R |
2.0 |
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| ACR 207 | Advanced Refrigeration Electricity |
3.0 |
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| ACR 210 | Heat Pumps |
4.0 |
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| ACR 220 | Advanced Air Conditioning |
4.0 |
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| ACR 221 | Residential Load Calculations* |
2.0 |
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| ACR 224 | Codes and Ordinances |
2.0 |
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| ACR 231 | Advanced Refrigeration |
4.0 |
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| ACR 232 | Refrigeration Calculation and Equipment Selection |
3.0 |
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| ACR 250 | Duct Fabrication |
3.0 |
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| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers* |
3.0 |
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| General Elective |
2.0 |
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| Subtotal |
40.0 |
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| Total Credit Hours: |
75.0 |
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