Academic Programs

Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (CRT.HVAC)

This program prepares students to gain entry level employment in this industry. Students learn skills in installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial and residential heating and cooling units.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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Catalog Term Year:

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First Year
First Semester

COREHVC-062

Credit Hours: 4.00

COREIND-043

Credit Hours: 4.00

COREHVC-066

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENAPT-041

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREHVC-068

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREHVC-070

Credit Hours: 5.00

COREHVC-072

Credit Hours: 5.00

CORETEC-059

Credit Hours: 2.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	APT-041	Applied Mathematics I APT-041 Applied Mathematics I Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	HVC-062	Intro to HVACR Electricity HVC-062 Intro to HVACR Electricity This course covers principles of electricity as used in the HVACR industry including circuits, electrical theory and schematic interpretation. Students learn to use hand tools and test equipment. Safety and application of math skills are stressed. Employability skills are introduced.	4.0
CORE	IND-043	Refrigeration Fundamentals IND-043 Refrigeration Fundamentals This course covers the basic refrigeration cycle, as well as refrigeration components and types of refrigerants. Students work with tools and gauges, measure temperatures and pressures and practice refrigeration safety procedures. Course Outline	4.0
CORE	HVC-066	Refrigeration II HVC-066 Refrigeration II This course covers compressors, valves, and metering devices. The course also covers domestic refrigerator and freezer systems. The student will gain hands on training installation, trouble shooting, service, and repair of domestic refrigerators. Reclaiming procedures are also covered.	4.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
CORE	HVC-068	Air Conditioning I HVC-068 Air Conditioning I This course covers air: movement, quality, distribution, and ventilation. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	HVC-070	Air Conditioning II HVC-070 Air Conditioning II This course covers: ductless and central air-conditioning, absorption and evaporative cooling, humidity control, thermostats, heating and cooling loads, air conditioning installation and troubleshooting/service. Course Outline	5.0
CORE	HVC-072	Heat Generating Systems HVC-072 Heat Generating Systems This course covers: forced-air heating fundamentals, hydronic heating fundamentals, heat pumps, gas-fired heating systems, oil-fired heating systems, electric heating systems, and heating system installation/service. Course Outline	5.0
CORE	TEC-059	Energy Management TEC-059 Energy Management Successful completion of this course prepares participants to assess and improve homes according to current industry standards for residential building weatherization. It includes blower-door testing and recommended weather sealing techniques to achieve improved resident comfort and energy cost savings. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

Total Program Hours

30.0

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* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (CRT.HVAC)

Catalog Term Year:

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

APT-041Applied Mathematics I

HVC-062Intro to HVACR Electricity

IND-043Refrigeration Fundamentals

HVC-066Refrigeration II

Semester Totals

HVC-068Air Conditioning I

HVC-070Air Conditioning II

HVC-072Heat Generating Systems

TEC-059Energy Management

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

APT-041
Applied Mathematics I

HVC-062
Intro to HVACR Electricity

IND-043
Refrigeration Fundamentals

HVC-066
Refrigeration II

HVC-068
Air Conditioning I

HVC-070
Air Conditioning II

HVC-072
Heat Generating Systems

TEC-059
Energy Management