Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology - AAS Degree
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 AAS degree covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems.
Diploma graduates should be able to assist in the startup, 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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology, the graduate should be able to:
- Apply the fundamental and advanced principles of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration technology in troubleshooting, replacing, servicing, installing, and repairing equipment and systems.
- Recognize and utilize the appropriate tools, test instruments, and equipment to troubleshoot and affect desired results.
- Demonstrate logical reasoning and enhanced problem-solving abilities by troubleshooting and diagnosing faults in HVACR equipment and systems.
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Checklist
Fall Semester I
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | | 0 | 1 |
| AHR-110 | Introduction to Refrigeration | 2 | | 0 | 5 |
| AHR-111 | HVACR Electricity | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| AHR-112 | Heating Technology | 2 | | 0 | 4 |
| AHR-160 | Refrigerant Certification | 1 | | 0 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring Semester I
Summer Semester I
| AHR-213 | HVACR Building Code | 1 | | 0 | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Fall Semester II
| AHR-211 | Residential System Design | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12-13 |
Spring Semester II
Recommended Program Elective: AHR-245.
Total Credit Hours: 67-68
Program Electives may be taken from the following prefixes: AHR, ARC, BPR, BUS, CIS, CMT, CST, ELC, HYD, ISC, SPA-111, SST, WBL, WLD (Maximum of 9 credits per subject).
Communications: COM-110, COM-120, COM-231; ENG-110, ENG-111, ENG-112.
Humanities/Fine Arts: ART-111, HUM-115, or MUS-110.
Natural Sciences/Math: MAT-110, MAT-143, or MAT-171.
Social/Behavioral Sciences: ECO-251, ECO-252; HIS-111, HIS-112, HIS-131, HIS-132; PSY-150; SOC-210.