Heating, Vent & Air Conditioning

Associate in Applied Science

Modes of Instruction

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This program prepares students to install, service and repair residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems. Students will study physical, mechanical, and chemical principles of refrigeration and air conditioning with emphasis on electrical controls and motors. Students will also gain proficiency in blueprint reading, sheet metal construction, proper ventilation, installation, heating and cooling diagnosis and installation of residential and commercial equipment.

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What You Can Do

Service Technician
Sheet Metal Worker
HVAC Installer
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation
Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer

Program Details

HVAC_0501_DEGR

Curriculum

First Semester
HVAC-101	Concepts of Basic Refrigeration	3.00
HVAC-102	Heating Systems	3.00
HVAC-103	A.C. D.C. Electrical	3.00
HVAC-104	Environmental Control Mechanisms	2.00
HVAC-105	Sheet Metal Fabrications	2.00
MATH-101	Basic Mathematics (or higher level math)	3.00
		16.00

Second Semester
HVAC-106	Commercial Refrigeration I	2.00
HVAC-108	Heat Pump Systems	3.00
HVAC-109	Air Conditioning Systems	3.00
HVAC-110	Systems Design	2.00
HVAC-111	HVAC Blueprint Reading	2.00
HVAC-112	Recovery and Reclaim Procedures	3.00
TECM-110	Technical Mathematics (or higher level math- 3 or 4 credit hours)	3.00
		18.00

Third Semester
BUSN-103	Introduction to Business	3.00
HVAC-202	Heating II	3.00
HVAC-203	National Electrical Code Interp.	3.00
ENGL-186	Writing in the Workplace	OR
ENGL-101	English Composition (transfer students)	3.00
OFTC-101	Computer Basics	2.00
		14.00

Fourth Semester
HVAC-205	Advanced Sheet Metal	2.00
HVAC-209	Air Conditioning II	3.00
HVAC-206	Commercial Refrigeration II	2.00
PSYH-101	Psychology	OR
SOCO-101	Sociology	3.00
CSTR-186	Construction Safety 30	2.00
		12.00

Cost

First Semester
tuition (16 credit hours)	$2176.00
student services fee (16 credit hours)	$384.00
lab fee	$1155.00
books	$384.00
insurance	$34.00
	$4133.00

Second Semester
tuition (19 credit hours)	$2584.00
student services fee (19 credit hours)	$456.00
lab fee	$300.00
books	$456.00
	$3796.00

Third Semester
tuition (14 credit hours)	$1904.00
student services fee (14 credit hours)	$336.00
lab fee	$28.00
books	$336.00
insurance	$34.00
	$2638.00

Fourth Semester
tuition (12 credit hours)	$1632.00
student services fee (12 credit hours)	$288.00
lab fee	$120.00
books	$288.00
	$2328.00

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Candidates familiar with computers and electronics and those with good troubleshooting skills will have the best job opportunities as employers continue to have difficulty finding qualified technicians to work on complex new systems.
Advanced HVAC Certificate
Heating, Vent and Air Conditioning Certificate

Total Cost

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to install, service and repair refrigeration systems and their components.
Demonstrate the ability to install, service and repair electric, gas, and oil heating systems and their components.
Apply knowledge of basic industrial electricity and electronics to HVAC/R system operations.
Apply knowledge of basic math skills to fabrication of sheet metal fittings needed for the HVAC industry.
Design HVAC systems for residential and commercial structures.

Students completing this degree must also complete curriculum requirements aligned with General Education Student Learning Outcomes.