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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration, Associate of Applied Science Degree

The heating, air conditioning and refrigeration associate of applied science degree prepares the individual for a technical service career in residential or light commercial/industrial environmental systems. The student will study the mechanical and electrical/electronic systems involved in contemporary environmental controls.

Students will receive practice in installation, troubleshooting inoperative equipment, and performing preventive maintenance on air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment.

Outcomes

Recommended Program of Study

First Semester

Course NumberTitleCredits
HART 1300HVAC Duct Fabrication

3:2:4

HART 1301Basic Electricity for HVAC

3:2:4

HART 1303Air Conditioning Control Principles

3:2:4

HART 1307Refrigeration Principles

3:2:4

HART 1310HVAC Shop Practices and Tools

3:2:4

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleCredits
HART 1341Residential Air Conditioning

3:2:4

HART 1345Gas and Electric Heating

3:2:4

HART 1356EPA Recovery Certification Preparation

3:2:4

HART 2331Advanced Electricity for HVAC

3:2:4

HART 2338Air Conditioning Installation and Startup

3:1:4

Third Semester

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL 2311Technical Writing

3:3:0

Social/Behavioral Science Course

3

HART 2341Commercial Air Conditioning

3:2:4

MATH 1324Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences

3:3:0

HART 2345Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design

3:2:4

Fourth Semester

Course NumberTitleCredits
HART 2336Air Conditioning Troubleshooting

3:1:4

Or

HART 2388Internship - Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

3:0:18

HART 2349Heat Pumps

3:2:4

Humanities/Fine Arts Course

3:3:0

HART 2342Commercial Refrigeration

3:2:4

SPCH 1321Business & Professional Communication

3:3:0