This program prepares men and women for employment in the field of commercial Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration. The graduate is qualified for entry-level positions
in installation, repair and maintenance of equipment in use by food markets, food
processors, office buildings, apartment buildings, manufacturing plants, schools,
etc. In addition, positions are available in design, sales and distribution.
Students graduating from this program should expect to:
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Demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of residential
air conditioning systems and light commercial refrigeration systems for service and
installation.
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Recover, recycle and work safely with refrigerants.
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Recognize and utilize the appropriate tools, test instruments and equipment to troubleshoot
and affect desired results.
It is recommended that those who wish to consider air conditioning and refrigeration
as a career complete high school courses in such related areas as electricity, metal
working, machine shop, plumbing/heating and blueprint reading.
A Certificate is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program.
Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.
First Semester
Course No.
|
Descriptive Title
|
Credit Hours
|
MAT 131
|
Technical Math I
|
3
|
ACR 101
|
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I
|
5
|
PHS 115
|
Fundamentals of Electricity
|
4
|
TOTAL
|
|
12
|
Second Semester
Course No.
|
Descriptive Title
|
Credit Hours
|
ENG 101
|
Composition I
|
3
|
ENT 131
|
Technical Drawing
|
1
|
ACR 102
|
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II
|
8
|
TOTAL
|
|
12
|
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
|
24
|
Students interested in other coursework should consider enrolling in SUS 101, ARC 211, PHS 107 or BUS 102.