HVAC/R Technician - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (109 Credits)

CIP Code

47.0201

Plan Code: HRMHTAPT

 

• 6 quarter AAS
• Maximum class size:
• Student to teacher ratio:
• Enrollment point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
• This is a primarily face-to-face program with some Online, Hybrid, and Web-enhanced courses.

General Education Requirements

• 5 credits of COLL 101 College Success *
• 5 credits from the Quantitative Distribution

And

• 5 credits from the Communications Distribution OR  Sciences and Humanities Distribution

*Note: COLL 101 fulfills either Communications or Humanities

**Note: Students who have previously attended college or university may qualify to opt-out of the COLL 101 requirement. Please speak with your career advisor if you believe this may be an option for you. Students opting out of the COLL 101 course must take 5 credits from each of the three distributions: Communications, Quantitative, and Sciences/Humanities

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Required Courses

Quarter 1

COLL 101	College Success	5
HVAC 150	Introduction to Tools and Fasteners	1
HVAC 151	OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Program	4
HVAC 152	Basic First Aid and CPR	1
HVAC 153	Basic Electricity, Magnetism	2
HVAC 154	Types of Electrical Motors and Applications	4
HVAC 155	Motor Controls & Troubleshooting	3

Quarter 2

HVAC 156	Theory of Heat	2
HVAC 157	Introduction to Automatic Controls, Troubleshooting	3
HVAC 158	Indoor Air Quality, Advanced Controls	3
HVAC 159	Electric & Oil Heat	4
HVAC 160	Gas & Hydronic Heat	3

GENED

Communications or Quantitative or Sciences-Humanities

5

Quarter 3

HVAC 161	Refrigeration, Oil Chemistry, Management, Recovery	2
HVAC 162	EPA 608 Universal, Leak Detection, System Evacuation	3
HVAC 163	Tubing, Piping and Brazing	2
HVAC 164	System Charging	4
HVAC 165	Refrigeration System Components	5

GENED

Communications or Quantitative or Sciences-Humanities

5

Quarter 4

HVAC 251	Load Calculations & Duct Design	4
HVAC 260	Operating Conditions, Introduction to Drafting	4

And choose:

WBAS101

Welding Basics

8

OR these courses:

HVAC 206	Basic Metal Working	2
HVAC 207	Basic Layout & Patterns	2
HVAC 208	Fabrication Practices	2
HVAC 209	Load Calucation, Duct Design, Air Balance	2

Quarter 5

HVAC 261	Special Refrigeration Systems	4
HVAC 262	Heat Pump Systems, Air and Geothermal	4
HVAC 263	Domestic Appliances	4
HVAC 264	Commercial Refrigeration Systems & Troubleshooting	4

Quarter 6

HVAC 265	Comfort, Psychometrics & Energy Auditing	4
HVAC 266	Troubleshooting	5
HVAC 267	Chilled Water Systems	3
HVAC 268	Operating, Maintenance, Troubleshooting Chilled Water Systems	4

Total Credit Hours: 109

Electives

Elective Courses

HVAC 292	Independent Projects I	1-5
HVAC 293	Independent Projects II	1-5
HVAC 296	Work-based Learning	1-13