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.
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (AAS) A35100
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHR-110 - Intro to Refrigeration | 2 | 6 | 5 | fall |
| AHR-112 - Heating Technology | 2 | 4 | 4 | fall |
| AHR-113 - Comfort Cooling | 2 | 4 | 4 | spring |
| AHR-114 - Heat Pump Technology | 2 | 4 | 4 | spring |
| AHR-120 - HVACR Maintenance | 1 | 3 | 2 | summer |
| AHR-130 - HVAC Controls | 2 | 2 | 3 | spring |
| AHR-160 - Refrigerant Certification | 1 | 0 | 1 | fall, spring |
| AHR-211 - Residential System Design | 2 | 2 | 3 | fall |
| AHR-212 - Advanced Comfort Systems | 2 | 6 | 4 | spring |
| AHR-213 - HVACR Building Code | 1 | 2 | 2 | fall |
| AHR-215 - Commercial HVAC Controls | 1 | 3 | 2 | summer |
| AHR-245 - Chiller Systems | 1 | 3 | 2 | summer |
| BAT-111 - Building Automation Systems | 1 | 3 | 2 | fall |
| BAT-251 - Building Automation Controls | 2 | 3 | 3 | spring |
| ELC-111 - Intro to Electricity | 2 | 2 | 3 | fall |
| ELC-233 - Energy Management | 2 | 2 | 3 | summer |
Major Electives: Select one
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHR-115 - Refrigeration Systems | 1 | 3 | 2 | spring |
| WBL-112 - Work-Based Learning I | 0 | 20 | 2 | fall, spring, summer |
Total Major Hours: 49
General Education Courses
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 - Success and Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 1 | fall, spring, summer |
Communications:
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-120 - Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 3 | fall, spring, summer |
| ENG-111 - Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 | fall, spring, summer |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART-111 - Art Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 3 | fall, spring |
| HUM-110 - Technology and Society | 3 | 0 | 3 | fall, spring, summer |
Social/Behavioral Science: Select One
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY-150 - General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 | fall, spring, summer |
| SOC-210 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 | fall, spring, summer |
Natural Science/Mathematics: Select One
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT-121 - Algebra/Trigonometry I | 2 | 2 | 3 | fall, spring |
| PHY-121 - Applied Physics I | 3 | 2 | 4 | fall, spring |
Total General Education Hours: 16-17
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 - Success and Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 1 | fall, spring, summer |
| AHR-110 - Intro to Refrigeration | 2 | 6 | 5 | fall |
| AHR-160 - Refrigerant Certification | 1 | 0 | 1 | fall, spring |
| AHR-213 - HVACR Building Code | 1 | 2 | 2 | fall |
| ELC-111 - Intro to Electricity | 2 | 2 | 3 | fall |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Course* | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHR-113 - Comfort Cooling | 2 | 4 | 4 | spring |
| AHR-114 - Heat Pump Technology | 2 | 4 | 4 | spring |
| AHR-130 - HVAC Controls | 2 | 2 | 3 | spring |
| COM-120 - Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 3 | fall, spring, summer |
Summer Semester
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHR-120 - HVACR Maintenance | 1 | 3 | 2 | summer |
| ELC-233 - Energy Management | 2 | 2 | 3 | summer |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHR-112 - Heating Technology | 2 | 4 | 4 | fall |
| AHR-211 - Residential System Design | 2 | 2 | 3 | fall |
| BAT-111 - Building Automation Systems | 1 | 3 | 2 | fall |
| ENG-111 - Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 | fall, spring, summer |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHR-212 - Advanced Comfort Systems | 2 | 6 | 4 | spring |
| BAT-251 - Building Automation Controls | 2 | 3 | 3 | spring |
| Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* | 3-4 | |||
| Major Elective* | 2 |
Summer Semester
| Course Name | Class Hours | Lab Hours | Credits | Semester Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHR-215 - Commercial HVAC Controls | 1 | 3 | 2 | summer |
| AHR-245 - Chiller Systems | 1 | 3 | 2 | summer |
* See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-66