Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science Degree
This program provides training in basic through advanced heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Other topics in the program include: basic electricity and electrical components for HVACR, refrigerant tubing, fabrication, soldering, brazing, and trouble shooting, plus residential and commercial heating, hot water heating, industrial controls, advanced troubleshooting, customer service, teamwork, and communication.
Requirements
All courses applied to the degree or certificate must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who are reading at college level and place into CCR 093 or above and MAT 050 or above may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a Faculty Member before registering for courses in this program of study. Students must complete the Industry Competency Exams (ICE) Residential Air Conditioning and Heating, Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating, and Commercial Refrigeration as a requirement for this AAS degree. Contact the Testing Center for current pricing of the ICE Exams. Students need to sign up with the Testing Center before taking this exam and pay for the exam at the time of testing.
Required Courses
| HVA101 | Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVA102 | Basic Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVA103 | Basic Electricity | 3 |
| HVA104 | Electrical Components for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVA122 | Commercial Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVA123 | Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HVA124 | Advanced Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HVA200 | International Residential Codes - Mechanical and Fuel Gas | 2 |
| HVA201 | Heating for Commercial Applications | 3 |
| HVA202 | Troubleshooting and Customer Service | 3 |
| HVA203 | Industrial Controls | 3 |
| HVA247 | Hot Water Heating Systems | 4 |
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| HVA280 | Internship | 2 |
| or | |
| HVA289 | Capstone | 2 |
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| Total Credit Hours: | 44 |
General Education Courses
Communication
Select one course (3 credits) from the listed courses below:
| MTE110 | Applied Communication & Teamwork in Industry | 3 |
| COM115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COM125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
English
Select one course (3 credits) from the English courses below:
| ENG131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| ENG121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
| MAT107 | Career Mathematics | 3 |
| or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Natural and Physical Science
| PHY105 | Conceptual Physics with Lab | 4 |
| or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
General Studies Elective
Select one course (3 credits) from the Approved Elective List.
Required General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60
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