Austin Community College

FY 2002 Degree Plan

Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology

HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology program enables the student to become proficient in the installation, repair and maintenance of commercial and domestic heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems through the study of the theory and application of air conditioning principles. Study includes principles of heat transfer, pressure and temperature laws, soldering, electrical circuits, trouble shooting and maintenance procedures, and use of test equipment. The labs include extensive hands­on experience.

Semester I
HART14011,3,4,5 Electricity Principles 4
MATH13141,3,4,5 College Algebra1 3


1,3,4,5 Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective2 3
ENGL13011,3,4,5 English Composition I 3
HART14071,3,4,5 Refrigeration Principles 4



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17
Semester II
HART14031,3,4,5 A/C Control Principles 4
HART14411,3,4,5 Residential Air Conditioning 4
HART14451,3,4,5 Gas and Electric Heating 4
HART24311,3,4,5 Advanced Electricity 4



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16
Semester III
HART14421,3,4,5 Commercial Refrigeration 4
HART14491,3,4,5 Heat Pumps 4
HART24411,3,4,5 Commercial Air Conditioning 4
SPCH13111,3,4,5 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
HUMA
1,3,4,5 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective3 3-5



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18-20
Semester IV
HART24431,3,4,5 Industrial Air Conditioning 4
HART24451,3,4,5 Air Conditioning Systems Design 4
HART14911,3,4,5 Special Topics: Air Conditioning Mechanical Codes and Inspection 4
HART22881,3,4,5 Internship--Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Mechanic--Capston 2



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14





TOTALS		-------
65-67
1 Any of the Computational Skills (MATH) courses may be substituted from MATH 1314.
2 Please select from Social & Behavioral Sciences section of the General Education Course list.
3 Please select from the Humanities/Fine Arts section of the General Education Course list.

HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY
Certificate

The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate program provides the basics of service and repair. It is best suited for the individual desiring to enter the field with a minimum of formal training. All courses in the one­year certificate can be applied toward the ACR Associate degree.

Semester I
HART14011,3,4,5 Electricity Principles 4
MATH13141,3,4,5 College Algebra1 3
HART14071,3,4,5 Refrigeration Principles 4
ENGL13011,3,4,5 English Composition I 3
HART14031,3,4,5 A/C Control Principles 4



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18
Semester II
HART14411,3,4,5 Residential Air Conditioning 4
HART14451,3,4,5 Gas and Electric Heating 4
HART24311,3,4,5 Advanced Electricity 4
HART22881,3,4,5 Internship--Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Mechanic--Capston 2



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14





TOTALS		-------
32
1 Any of the Computational Skills (MATH) courses may be substituted for MATH 1314.

Degree Plans updated September 24, 2001 11:27am
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