CCSN 2007-2008 COURSE CATALOG 167

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Students may elect to graduate using the degree requirements in effect at the time of matriculation, or when they declared or changed major or the current catalog. If a

program is official after a student has matriculated, the student may choose the degree requirements of the new program. In no case may a student use a catalog which is

more than six years old at the time of graduation.

AC C01

The Air Conditioning Technology Program is an 18-month course of study that prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot

and repair residential heating and cooling systems. Additionally, this program includes commercial refrigeration, allowing the student to learn

how to maintain, troubleshoot and repair walk-in freezers, ice machines, ice cream machines and other related machinery. Instruction includes

classroom, laboratory and actual in-the-field hands-on course work.

AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY

44 Credits

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (3 Credits):

CR SEMESTER

COMMUNICATIONS:

3-5 ___________

ENG 100, 101, 107, 113

SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (41 Credits):

CR SEMESTER

AC 102B Introduction to HVAC Electrical 5 ___________

Theory and Application

AC 103B Introduction to HVAC Mechanical 5 ___________

Theory and Application

AC 106B Residential Gas Heating

5 ___________

AC 110B Intermediate HVAC Electrical 5 ___________

Theory and Application

AC 111B Heat Pumps

5 ___________

AC 115B Troubleshooting

5 ___________

AC 200B Commercial Refrigeration I 5 ___________

Plus 6 credits from the following

AC 295B Work Experience I

6 ___________

AC 114B Heat Load and Duct Design 5 ___________

AC 120B Air Conditioning Sheet Metal 3 ___________

Fabrication

AC 202B Commercial Refrigeration II 5 ___________

Computation included in AC 102B

Human Relations included AC 103B

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - Graduates of this program will have the opportunity to:

• Perform the basic tasks of a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning,

and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) technician in a residential and light

commercial environment

• Read and interpret electrical schematics; troubleshoot and diagnose

mechanical and electrical problems using methods and equipment

appropriate to this industry

• Utilize currently accepted EPA rules, techniques, and regulations in

the performance of HVAC/R duties; observe proper safety practices

when working with high- and low-voltage electricity, and when

working with refrigerants under pressure

44

Total Credits