Industrial Technologies

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology

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 $750.

 

Major: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology (75 credit hours)

Degree:  Associate in Industrial Technology

A.

General Education Course Requirements (15 credit hours)

 

 

 

Credit Hours

 

ENG 101

English Composition I

3.0

  ENG 102 English Composition II

 

  OR  

 

 

ENG 165

Professional Communications

3.0

 

MAT 155

Contemporary Mathematics

3.0

 

 

Approved Social and Behavioral Science Course

3.0

 

 

Approved Humanities Course

  3.0

 

 

Subtotal

15.0

 

 

 

 

Major courses meeting other college general education core requirements are starred (*) below.

 

 

 

 

B.

Major Course Requirements (20 credit hours)

 

 

 

Credit Hours

 

ACR 101

Fundamentals of Refrigeration*

5.0

 

ACR 102

Tools and Service Techniques

3.0

 

ACR 106

Basic Electricity for HVAC/R

4.0

 

ACR 110

Heating Fundamentals

4.0

 

ACR 120

Basic Air Conditioning

  4.0

 

 

Subtotal

20.0

 

 

 

 

C.

Additional Course Requirements (40 credit hours)

 

 

 

Credit Hours

 

ACR 130

Domestic Refrigeration

4.0

 

ACR 131

Commercial Refrigeration

4.0

 

ACR 206

Advanced Electricity for HVAC/R

2.0

 

ACR 207

Advanced Refrigeration Electricity

3.0

 

ACR 210

Heat Pumps

4.0

 

ACR 220

Advanced Air Conditioning

4.0

 

ACR 221

Residential Load Calculation*

2.0

 

ACR 224

Codes and Ordinances

2.0

 

ACR 231

Advanced Refrigeration

4.0

 

ACR 232

Refrigeration Calculation and Equipment Selection

3.0

 

ACR 250

Duct Fabrication

3.0

 

CPT 101

Introduction to Computers*

3.0

 

 

General Elective

  2.0

 

 

Subtotal

40.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours:

75.0