Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (AAS) A35100
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools, and instruments. In addition, the program covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems. AAS degree graduates may be able to assist in the start-up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems. AAS degree graduates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of system selection and balance, and advanced systems.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Major Electives: Select one
| AHR 115 | Refrigeration Systems |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
20
| 2 |
Total Major Hours: 49
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | (COM 110 or higher) | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Natural Science/Mathematics: Select One
Total General Education Hours: 16-17
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-66
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| AHR 110 | Intro to Refrigeration |
2
|
6
| 5 |
| AHR 160 | Refrigerant Certification |
1
|
0
| 1 |
| AHR 213 | HVACR Building Code |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| ELC 111 | Intro to Electricity |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9
|
12
| 15 |
Spring Semester
| AHR 113 | Comfort Cooling |
2
|
4
| 4 |
| AHR 114 | Heat Pump Technology |
2
|
4
| 4 |
| AHR 130 | HVAC Controls |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | (COM 110 or higher) | | | |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9
|
10
| 14 |
Summer Semester
| AHR 120 | HVACR Maintenance |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| ELC 233 | Energy Management |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
3
|
5
| 5 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| AHR 112 | Heating Technology |
2
|
4
| 4 |
| AHR 211 | Residential System Design |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| BAT 111 | Building Automation Systems |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
9
| 15 |
Spring Semester
| AHR 212 | Advanced Comfort Systems |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| BAT 251 | Building Automation Controls |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2-3
|
2
| 3-4 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-1
|
3-20
| 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6-8
|
14-31
| 12-13 |
Summer Semester
| AHR 215 | Commercial HVAC Controls |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| AHR 245 | Chiller Systems |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
2
|
6
| 4 |
* See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-66
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
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