PROGRAM
INFORMATION
This program teaches the fundamentals of heating and air
systems from building and installing systems to repairing,
maintaining and operating systems. Graduates service
equipment in homes, businesses, and/or industries.
SCHEDULING
AND ENTRY OPTIONS
Day and evening classes are available, and students may enter
any term. For students that work swing shifts, classes may be
arranged around their work schedule. (It is recommended that
swing shift students follow the evening schedule.) Full-time
day students can expect to complete the program in two years.
Evening students should allow at least three years to complete
the degree. General Education course requirements can be
completed at any time during the program. Courses can be
completed in any order subject to the completion of course
prerequisites.
DEGREE:
Associate in Applied
Science
Major: Heating, Ventilation, and
Air-Conditioning Technology
Graduation Credits Required: 70
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
General Education: 15 Semester Credit Hours
NOTE:
See also
“General Education Course Requirements/Substitutions”
Required Program Courses:
49 Semester Credit Hours
ACR 102 Tools and Service Techniques 3
credits
ACR 104 Print Reading for HVAC - 1 credits
ACR 110 Heating Fundamentals
- 4 credits
ACR 120 Basic Air Conditioning - 4 credits
ACR 150 Basic Sheet Metal - 2 credits
ACR 210 Heat Pumps - 4 credits
ACR 220 Advanced Air Conditioning - 4 credits
ACR 221 Residential Load Calculations - 2
credits
ACR 224 Codes and Ordinances - 2
credits
ACR 231 Advance Refrigeration - 4 credits
ACR 240** Advanced Automatic Controls - 3 credits
ACR 241** Pneumatic Controls - 2 credits
EGR 104* Engineering Technology Foundations - 3 credits
IMT 140 Industrial Electricity - 5 credits
IMT 142 Electric Motors - 2 credits
IMT 152 Fundamentals of Refrigeration Systems - 4 credits
* May substitute with an equivalent content/credit course with program
advisor approval.
**May substitute with an EEM course with advisor approval.
Elective
Program Courses:
0 Semester Credit Hours
General
Elective:
6 Semester Credit Hours
Also see COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS