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
General Education Requirements
Communication
Take 2 Groups
Group 1:
Take 3 credits
ENG-110, ENG-111
Group 2:
Take 3 credits
COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-112, ENG-114
Humanities/Fine Arts
Take 3 credits
ART-111, ART-114, ART-115, DRA-111, DRA-115, ENG-231, ENG-232, ENG-241, ENG-242, HUM-115, MUS-110, MUS-112, PHI-240, REL-110, REL-211, REL-212, REL-221
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Take 3 credits
ECO-251, ECO-252, HIS-111, HIS-112, HIS-121, HIS-131, HIS-132, POL-120, PSY-150, SOC-210, SOC-220, SOC-225
Natural Sciences/Math
Take 3 or 4 credits
MAT-110, MAT-143, MAT-152, MAT-171
Major Requirements
Required Courses
Take 2 Groups
Group 1
Take 17 credits
AHR-110, AHR-112, AHR-113, AHR-114
Group 2
Take 3 credits
AHR-111
Concentration Requirements
Take 12 credits
AHR-130, AHR-211, AHR-212, AHR-213
Other Major Requirements
Take 3 groups
Group 1
Take 1 credit
ACA-122
Group 2
Take 6 credits
AHR-160, AHR-180, AHR-133
Group 3
Take 13 credits
From course prefixes: AHR, ARC, BAT, BPR, BUS, CIS, CMT, ELC, HYD, ISC, REF, SEL, SPA-111, SST, WBL, WLD
Maximum 9 credits per prefixes BUS, CMT, CST, REF, WLD
Maximum 8 credits from WBL
Total Credit Hours: 67-68