Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, General Technology Specialization, AAS (AAS.GT.GTACR 35318)

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The Associate in Applied Science in General Technology - Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, allows a student to select additional coursework to gain skills beyond the Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics diploma to become multi-skilled in a second technical specialty that is based on local employment needs. The Associate in Applied Science with a major in General Technology and specialization in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration is designed to prepare students in installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Degree Requirements

General Education

ECO 101 - Basic Economics Credit Hours: 3
ENG 155 - Communications I Credit Hours: 3 *
HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 *
PSY 105 - Personal/Interpersonal Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Required Core Subject Areas

Primary Technical Specialty

ACR 108 - Refrigeration Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 *
ACR 110 - Heating Fundamentals Credit Hours: 4 *
ACR 120 - Basic Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 4 *
ACR 150 - Basic Sheet Metal Credit Hours: 2 *
ACR 210 - Heat Pumps Credit Hours: 4 *
BCT 105 - Tool Use and Safety Credit Hours: 2 *
BCT 243 - Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 22 Credit Hours

Secondary Technical Specialty

Take 14 credit hours

ACR 206 - Advanced Electricity for HVAC/R Credit Hours: 2 *
BCT 111 - Blueprint Reading and Specifications Credit Hours: 3 *
BCT 139 - Advanced Residential Wiring Credit Hours: 3 *
BCT 140 - Commercial Wiring Credit Hours: 3 *
EEM 141 - Residential/Commerical Codes Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 14 Credit Hours

Other Hours Required for Graduation

COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1

Complete Any Combination of the Following That Totals a Minimum of 12 Credit Hours

(For a section total of 12 credit hours which includes COL 101 .)

ACR 220 - Advanced Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 4 *
BCT 106 - Beginning Woodworking Credit Hours: 2 *
BCT 151 - Introduction to Residential Plumbing Credit Hours: 3 *
BCT 157 - Residential/Commercial Plumbing Codes Credit Hours: 3 *
BCT 159 - Plumbing Installations and Repairs Credit Hours: 3 *
BCT 206 - Roof Construction Credit Hours: 2 *
BCT 221 - Construction Building Code Credit Hours: 3 *
BCT 230 - Bidding, Contracts and Specifications Credit Hours: 3 *
EGR 110 - Introduction to Computer Environment Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 12 Credit Hours

Completion Plan

First Semester

COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1 *
ACR 206 - Advanced Electricity for HVAC/R Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week - FA) *
BCT 105 - Tool Use and Safety Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week - FA) *
BCT 111 - Blueprint Reading and Specifications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week - FA) *
BCT 221 - Construction Building Code Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week - FA) *
ACR 108 - Refrigeration Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week - FA) *
ACR 150 - Basic Sheet Metal Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week - FA) *

Subtotal: 16 Credit Hours

Second Semester

ACR 120 - Basic Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week - SP) *
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week - SP) *
ACR 110 - Heating Fundamentals Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week - SP) *
ACR 210 - Heat Pumps Credit Hours: 4 * (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week - SP) *

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Third Semester

ACR 220 - Advanced Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 8 week - SU) *
BCT 243 - Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 8 week - SU) *
ENG 155 - Communications I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 8 week - SU) *
BCT 230 - Bidding, Contracts and Specifications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 4 week - SU) *
or
BCT 159 - Plumbing Installations and Repairs Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 4 week - SU)
EGR 110 - Introduction to Computer Environment Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 4 week - SU) *

Subtotal: 16 Credit Hours

Fourth Semester

BCT 106 - Beginning Woodworking Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week - FA) *
or
BCT 151 - Introduction to Residential Plumbing Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week - FA) *
HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week - FA)
BCT 139 - Advanced Residential Wiring Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week - FA) *
BCT 140 - Commercial Wiring Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week - FA) *
BCT 157 - Residential/Commercial Plumbing Codes Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week - FA) *
PSY 105 - Personal/Interpersonal Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week - FA)

Subtotal: 16 Credit Hours

Fifth Semester

BCT 151 - Introduction to Residential Plumbing Credit Hours: 3 * (recommended terms: 1st 8 week - SP) *
or
BCT 106 - Beginning Woodworking Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week - SP) *
BCT 157 - Residential/Commercial Plumbing Codes Credit Hours: 3 * (recommended terms: 1st 8 week - SP) *
or
EEM 141 - Residential/Commerical Codes Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week - SP) *
BCT 159 - Plumbing Installations and Repairs Credit Hours: 3 * (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week - SP) *
or
BCT 230 - Bidding, Contracts and Specifications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week - SP) *
ECO 101 - Basic Economics Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week - SP)
BCT 206 - Roof Construction Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week- SP) *

Subtotal: 12 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 63

*Courses in this program that require a minimum grade of “C.”