Student Catalog 2018-2019

Air Conditioning Technology Diploma (ACT2)

The Air Conditioning Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment as air conditioning technicians.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 51 credit hours

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COLL 1090: Effective January 2018, COLL 1090 is required for graduation from this program if the admissions eligibility requirement is met (see Office of Admissions for exclusions). If COLL 1090 is not required due to a student's ineligibility, any occupational or occupationally related elective approved by the program advisor should be substituted to meet the minimum program credit hour requirement for graduation (see advisor for approval).
COLL 1090First Class Student Seminar

3

AIRC 1005Refrigeration Fundamentals

4

AIRC 1010Refrigeration Principles and Practice

4

AIRC 1020Refrigeration System Components

4

AIRC 1030HVACR Electrical Fundamentals

4

AIRC 1040HVACR Electrical Motors

4

AIRC 1050HVACR Electrical Components and Controls

4

AIRC 1060Air Conditioning Systems Application and Installation

4

AIRC 1070Gas Heat

4

AIRC 1080Heat Pumps and Related Systems

4

AIRC 1090Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems

4