Technical Studies in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, AAS

Chat icon
Live Chat
Career and Technical Studies
Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Length
Four Semesters
Purpose

The Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning is designed to provide technical training for employment in the HVAC field. This degree is a G3 program containing stackable certifications. Students can earn nationally recognized credentials through the EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant Recovery, Air to Air Heat Pump Certification, Airflow Certification, Refrigeration Diagnostics Certification, Variable Speed Motors Certification, and A2L Refrigerant Safety Certification.

Occupational Objectives
  • Journeyman HVAC Licensure 
  • Master HVAC Tradesman 
  • Maintenance
Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
AIR 121
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I
 2 3 3
AIR 126
Electrical and Control Systems
 1 3 2
AIR 199
Supervised Study in HVAC
 0 3 1
AIR 235
Heat Pumps
 2 2 3
BLD 105
Shop Practices and Procedures
 2 3 3
BLD 110
Introduction to Construction
 3 0 3
ELE 115
Basic Electricity
 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 13 14 18  

Second Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
AIR 122
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II
 2 3 3
AIR 158
Mechanical Codes
 2 0 2
AIR 276
Refrigeration Usage EPA Certificate
 1 1 Credit
AIR 165
Air Conditioning Systems I
 2 3 3
BLD 111
Blueprint Reading and the Building Code
 2 2 3
BLD 200
Sustainable Construction
 2 0 2
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 11 8 14  

Third Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 101
Construction Management I
 3 0 3
AIR 154
Heating Systems
 3 3 4
SDV 100
College Success Skills
 1 0 1
ELE Social/Behavioral Elective 3 3
ELE Content Knowledge Elective 3 3
ENG 111
College Composition I
 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 16 3 17  

Fourth Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 290
Coordinated Internship - BLD 290
 3
BLD 298
Seminar and Project - BLD 298
 3 3 Credits
ELE Humanities Elective 3 3
ENG 113
Technical-Professional Writing
 3 0 3
ITE 152
Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications
 3 0 3
MTH 111
Basic Technical Math
 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 15 0 18  

Summer Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 190 -or- BLD 198 Coordinated Internship -or- Seminar and Project
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 0 0 0