The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration/Facilities program is designed to provide training in the areas of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems, electricity, electronic controls and instrumentation, hydronics, electro-mechanical devices, and general repair. Students will have an opportunity to learn skills necessary to assess and solve problems quickly in emergency situations, based upon an understanding of regulatory guidelines. The program provides students an opportunity to develop written and verbal communication skills through general education courses.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses within the program.
In Required Courses area, the options for OSH105AA, OSH106AC or Proof of OSHA 30-hour card must be the in-person format.
Completion of District Placement Exam in Mathematics is required before the start of the Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning program.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 44-47.5 | |
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications | 3 |
| FAC/HVA101 | Refrigeration Applications and Components I | 3 |
| FAC/HVA101LL | Refrigeration Applications and Components I Lab | 1 |
| ELC/FAC/HVA105 | Electricity for Industry | 3 |
| ELC/FAC/HVA105LL | Electricity for Industry Lab | 1 |
| ELC/FAC115 | Motors, Controls and Wiring Diagrams | 3 |
| ELC/FAC115LL | Motors, Controls and Wiring Diagrams Lab | 1 |
| FAC186 | Electro-Mechanical Devices | 3 |
| FAC/HVA210 | Facilities Air Conditioning Systems | 3 |
| FAC/HVA210LL | Facilities Air Conditioning Systems Lab | 1 |
| FAC220 | Controls and Instrumentation | 3 |
| FAC220LL | Controls and Instrumentation Lab | 1 |
| FAC/HVA231 | Codes | 3 |
| FAC235 | Commercial Air and Water Test and Balance | 3 |
| FAC235LL | Commercial Air and Water Test and Balance Lab | 1 |
| HVA103 | Refrigeration Applications and Components II | 3 |
| HVA103LL | Refrigeration Applications and Components II Lab | 1 |
| HVA104 | EPA Section 608 Technician Preparation and Certification (0.5) OR | |
| Proof of EPA Certification 0-0.5 | ||
| HVA112 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| HVA112LL | Heating and Air Conditioning Lab | 1 |
| HVA143 | Load Calculation and Duct Design | 3 |
| OSH105AA | Construction Safety (3) OR | |
| OSH106AC | Industrial Safety (3) OR | |
| Proof of OSHA 30 hour card (0) | 0-3 | |
| General Education Requirement | Credits: 22-27 | |
| General Education Core | Credits: 12-17 | |
| First-Year Composition | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR | |
| ENG111 | Technical and Professional Writing (3) | 6 |
| Oral Communication | Credits: 3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 3 |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment | 0-3 | |
| Mathematics | Credits: 3-5 | |
| MAT112 | Mathematical Concepts and Applications (3) OR | |
| MAT120 | Intermediate Algebra (5) OR | |
| MAT121 | Intermediate Algebra (4) OR | |
| MAT122 | Intermediate Algebra (3) OR | |
| Equivalent or higher level mathematics course | 3-5 | |
| For students intending to transfer to the university, MAT120, MAT121, or MAT122 is recommended. | ||
| General Education Distribution | Credits: 10 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area. | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area. | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences | Credits: 4 | |
| CHM130 | Fundamental Chemistry (3) AND | |
| CHM130LL | Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR | |
| PHY101 | Introduction to Physics (4) OR | |
| PHY111 | General Physics I (4) | 4 |
- Demonstrate computer skills. (BPC110)
- Analyze system design and operation of a refrigeration system. (FAC/HVA101, FAC/HVA101LL, HVA103, HVA103LL, HVA104)
- Evaluate electronic devices specific to facilities maintenance. (ELC/FAC/HVA105, ELC/FAC/HVA105LL)
- Analyze system design and operation of an air conditioning system. (ELC/FAC/HVA105, ELC/FAC/HVA105LL, HVA112, HVA112LL, FAC/HVA210, FAC220, FAC220LL)
- Analyze electrical wiring design and operational malfunctions. (ELC/FAC115, ELC/FAC115LL)
- Interpret wiring diagrams and analyze motor control electrical problems. (ELC/FAC115, ELC/FAC115LL)
- Analyze specific electro-mechanical devices. (FAC186)
- Analyze system design and operation of a hydronic heating and cooling system. (FAC/HVA210, FAC/HVA210LL)
- Analyze system design and operation of a specific control system for a facility. (FAC220, FAC220LL)
- Describe the typical instrumentation equipment employed in a facilities system. (FAC220, FAC220LL)
- Interpret the articles of building mechanical, electrical and fire codes. (FAC/HVA231)
- Explain the impact of plumbing, mechanical, building, and electrical codes as it relates to job functions in the industrial field. (FAC/HVA231)
- Evaluate selected heating and cooling systems to determine proper air and water flow. (FAC235, FAC235LL)
- Calculate heating and cooling loads based on the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). (HVA143)
- Calculate duct sizes based on ASHRAE heating and cooling load calculations. (HVA143)
- Evaluate specific industrial safety or construction safety issues. (OSH105AA, OSH106AA )
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