Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, AAS

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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

ENG 099 - Introduction to College Writing 1 Hour
ENR 098 - Writing and Reading for College 4 Hours
MTH 098 - Elementary Algebra 4 Hours
MTH 099 - Support for Intermediate College Algebra 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: 5 Hours

ORI 101 - Orientation to College 2 Hours
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
ACR 112 - HVACR Service Procedures 3 Hours
ACR 113 - Refrigeration Piping Practices 3 Hours
ACR 121 - Principles of Electricity for HVACR 3 Hours
ACR 122 - HVACR Electric Circuits 3 Hours
ACR 123 - HVACR Electrical Components 3 Hours
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*Choose 33 credit hours from ACR.