Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, AAS

The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program offers students the training and skills needed to install, service, and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The program covers the theory of refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning, equipment selection, sizing, and installation. Theory and practical work are offered in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, heat pumps, and special systems.

Prerequisite Coursework if Required by Placement Testing

BSS 090 - Basic Study Skills 3 Hours
RDG 085 - Developmental Reading III 4 Hours
ENG 092 - Basic English I 4 Hours
ENG 093 - Basic English II 4 Hours
MTH 090 - Basic Mathematics 2 Hours
MTH 091 - Developmental Algebra I 2 Hours
MTH 092 - Developmental Algebra II 2 Hours

Area I - Written Composition: 3 Hours

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hours

Area II - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 Hours

SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hours or
SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hours
Fine Art or Humanities* 3 Hours
*Choose from art appreciation, art history, humanities, literature, music appreciation, philosophy, religion, or theatre appreciation.

Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics: 6-7 Hours

MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hours or
MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hours or higher math
Math or Natural Science* Elective 3-4 Hours

*Choose from astronomy, biology, chemistry, physical geography, physics, or physical science.

Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 4 Hours

ORI 101 - Orientation to College 1 Hour
History or Social/Behaviorial Science* 3 Hours
*Choose from anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology.

Area V - Technical Concentration: 51 Hours

ACR 111 - Principles of Refrigeration 3 Hours: 1T, 2L
ACR 112 - HVACR Service Procedures 3 Hours: 1T, 2L
ACR 113 - Refrigeration Piping Practices 3 Hours: 1T, 2L
ACR 121 - Principles of Electricity for HVACR 3 Hours: 1T, 2L
ACR 122 - HVACR Electric Circuits 3 Hours: 1T, 2L
ACR 123 - HVACR Electrical Components 3 Hours: 1T, 2L
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*Choose 33 credit hours from ACR.

Total Credit Hours Required for Degree: 70-71 Hours

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