Program Information

Description:
The Air Conditioning Technology Associate Degree prepares students for a career in the HVAC industry in such positions as field service technician, construction field estimator, service representative, systems detailer/designer, and sales representative. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of HVAC systems. This program will also be of benefit to those people who are already employed in the field and desire advancement.
(Housed in the Applied Technologies Department)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER
HVA 101 Basic Refrigeration Theory	3
HVA 105 Electric and Motor Controls	3
MTH 135 Introduction to Technical Mathematics	4
PHY 100 Preparatory Physics	4
Physical/Health Education	2
Total	16

SECOND SEMESTER
MTH 140 Technical Mathematics I	3
PHY 131 Applied Physics I	4
HVA 102 Air Conditioning Theory	3
HVA 104 Commercial Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps	3
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
Total	16

THIRD SEMESTER
MTH 141 Technical Mathematics II	3
PHY 132 Applied Physics II	4
HVA 103 Heating Systems	3
HVA 106 HVAC Workplace Training	3
HVA OR PROGRAM ELECTIVE*	3-4
Total	16-17

FOURTH SEMESTER
ENG 251 Technical Writing	3
HVA OR PROGRAM ELECTIVE*	3-4
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES	6
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE	3
Total	15-16

TOTAL CREDITS	63-65

* Program Electives include CE 271, ELT 121, ELT 130, CRC 101, HVA 271, MET 101, and MET 111.

HVA electives are any course numbered HVA 200 or higher.