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. Program graduates receive an Air Conditioning Technology diploma and have the qualification of an air conditioning technician.
Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required for admission.
Age: 16 years or older
Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Provisional Admission accepted.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | |
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Business Communications Essentials: A Skills Approach to English, ISBN 978-0-13-253971-5, $156.47
2570 | 3 |
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Applied Basic Mathematics, ISBN 0-321691822, $202.24
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2635 | 3 |
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Your Career: How to Make it Happen, ISBN 978-11-111-572-31-0, $95.54
2560 | 2 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
AIRC 1005 Refrigeration Fundamentals Introduces the basic concepts, theories, and safety regulations and procedures of refrigeration. Topics include an introduction to OSHA, safety, first aid, laws of thermodynamics, pressure and temperature relationships, heat transfer, the refrigerant cycle, refrigerant identification, and types of AC systems.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, ISBN 13505578285, $150
- Lab Manual for Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, ISBN 1111644489, $120
2246 | 4 |
AIRC 1010 Refrigeration Principles & Practices This course introduces the student to basic refrigeration system principles and practices, and the major component parts of the refrigeration system. Topics include refrigeration tools, piping practices, service valves, leak testing, refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclamation, evacuation, charging, and safety.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, ISBN 13505578285, $150
- Lab Manual for Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, ISBN 1111644489, $120
2247 | 4 |
AIRC 1020 Refrigeration Syst Components This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge and skills to install, test, and service major components of a refrigeration system. Topics include compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, service procedures, refrigeration systems and safety.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, ISBN 13505578285, $150
- Lab Manual for Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, ISBN 1111644489, $120
2248 | 4 |
AIRC 1030 HVACR Electrical Fundamentals This course provides an introduction to fundamental electrical concepts and theories as applied to the air conditioning industry. Topics include AC and DC theory, electric meters, electrical diagrams, distribution systems, electrical panels, voltage circuits, code requirements, and safety.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, & Air Conditioning, ISBN 1111038740, $202.64
- (RECOMMENDED) Ugly's Electrical References, ISBN 9781284119367, $33
2249 | 4 |
AIRC 1040 HVACR Electrical Motors This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for application and service of electric motors commonly used by the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Topics include diagnostic techniques, capacitors, installation procedures, types of electric motors, electric motor service, and safety.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, & Air Conditioning, ISBN 1111038740, $202.64
- (RECOMMENDED) Ugly's Electrical References, ISBN 9781284119367, $33
2250 | 4 |
AIRC 1050 HVACR Electrical Components & Control Provides instruction in identifying, installing, and testing commonly used electrical components in an air conditioning system. Topics include: pressure switches, transformers, other commonly used controls, diagnostic techniques, installation procedures, solid state controls, and safety.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, & Air Conditioning, ISBN 1111038740, $202.64
- (RECOMMENDED) Ugly's Electrical References, ISBN 9781284119367, $33
2251 | 4 |
AIRC 1060 Air Cond. System Application & Installation Provides instruction on the installation and service of residential air conditioning systems. Topics include: installation procedures, split-systems, add-on systems, packaged systems, system wiring, control circuits, and safety.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, ISBN 13505578285, $150
- Lab Manual for Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, ISBN 1111644489, $120
2252 | 4 |
AIRC 1070 Gas Heat This course introduces principles of combustion and service requirements for gas heating systems. Topics include servicing procedures, electrical controls, piping, gas valves, venting, code requirements, principles of combustion, and safety.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, ISBN 13505578285, $150
- Lab Manual for Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, ISBN 1111644489, $120
2253 | 4 |
AIRC 1080 Heat Pumps and Related Systems This course provides instruction on the principles, applications, and operation of a residential heat pump system. Topics include installation and servicing procedures, electrical components, geothermal ground source energy supplies, dual fuel, valves, and troubleshooting techniques.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, ISBN 13505578285, $150
- Lab Manual for Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, ISBN 1111644489, $120
2254 | 4 |
AIRC 1090 Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems This course provides instruction on the troubleshooting and repair of major components of a residential air conditioning system. Topics include troubleshooting techniques, electrical controls, air flow, the refrigeration cycle, electrical servicing procedures, and safety.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, ISBN 13505578285, $150
- Lab Manual for Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, ISBN 1111644489, $120
2255 | 4 |
| XXXX 300 Occupationally Related Elective 4457 | 3 |
| *51 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation | |
