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.
Students are required to purchase hand tools and personal safety equipment at an approximate cost of $750.
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General Education Course Requirements (15 credit hours) |
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English Composition I |
3.0 |
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Professional Communications |
3.0 |
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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 Course Requirements (20 credit hours) |
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Fundamentals of Refrigeration* |
5.0 |
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Tools and Service Techniques |
3.0 |
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Basic Electricity for HVAC/R |
4.0 |
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Heating Fundamentals |
4.0 |
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Basic Air Conditioning |
4.0 |
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Subtotal |
20.0 |
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Additional Course Requirements (40 credit hours) |
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Domestic Refrigeration |
4.0 |
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Commercial Refrigeration |
4.0 |
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Advanced Electricity for HVAC/R |
2.0 |
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Advanced Refrigeration Electricity |
3.0 |
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Heat Pumps |
4.0 |
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Advanced Air Conditioning |
4.0 |
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Residential Load Calculation* |
2.0 |
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Codes and Ordinances |
2.0 |
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Advanced Refrigeration |
4.0 |
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Refrigeration Calculation and Equipment Selection |
3.0 |
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Duct Fabrication |
3.0 |
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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 |