Air Conditioning Technology: Heating And Ventilation

A.A.S. DEGREE

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. Students interested in this program may also be interested in the Solar Thermal Technology Certificate and the Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning program.
(Housed in the Applied Technologies Department)

Program Learning Outcomes
1) Install new HVAC/R equipment to manufacturer OEM standards.
2) Perform testing and adjustment of HVAC/R equipment for proper operation to manufacturer OEM standards.
3) Perform service and maintenance on HVAC/R equipment to manufacturer OEM standards.
4) Diagnose common malfunctions and perform corrective repairs for HVAC/R equipment to manufacturer OEM standards.
5) Interpret electrical control wiring diagrams for HVAC/R control systems.
6) Design and size HVAC/R systems to Manual J standards.
7) Select HVAC/R systems for appropriate applications.
8) Outline strategies to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption of HVAC/R equipment.
9) Demonstrate the use of soft skills to gain employment, and as required within the HVAC/R industry.
10) Work effectively alone or in team environments as required within the HVAC/R industry.
11) Demonstrate effective oral skills for successful employment within the HVAC/R industry.
12) Demonstrate effective written communication skills for successful employment within the HVAC/R industry.

Requirements for Program Entrance
Elementary Algebra with Geometry (or Math 098 at MCC).


Distribution Requirements

Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER

MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics OR Higher SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATH (SUNY-MATH) ELECTIVE
3-4
HVA 101 Basic Refrigeration Theory
3
HVA 103 - Heating Systems
3
HVA 105 Electric and Motor Controls
3
ENG 101 College Composition OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
First Semester Total:
15-16
SECOND SEMESTER

HVA 102 Air Conditioning Theory
3
HVA 104 Commercial Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps
3
HVA 106 HVAC Workplace Training
3
PROGRAM ELECTIVE#
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCE (and Scientific Reasoning) (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE
3-4
Second Semester Total:
15-16
THIRD SEMESTER

PROGRAM ELECTIVE#
3
PROGRAM ELECTIVE#
3
PROGRAM ELECTIVE#
3
ANY SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE THAT SATISFIES COMW, COMO, MATH, HUMN, NSCI, USCV, SOCS, WHGA OR WLNG
3-4
HED 118 Introduction to Safety and Emergency Care OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION CRITICAL THINKING AND REASONING (SUNY-CTRN) ELECTIVE
3
Third Semester Total:
15-16
FOURTH SEMESTER

SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE
3
ANY SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE THAT SATISFIES COMW, COMO, MATH, HUMN, NSCI, USCV, SOCS, WHGA OR WLNG
3-4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE
3-4
PROGRAM ELECTIVE#
3
OPEN ELECTIVE
3
Fourth Semester Total:
15-17
TOTAL CREDITS:
60-65
# Choose any HVA course numbered 200 or higher (except for HVA 209), OR STT 101, 102, or 201.
Revised 06/04/2024