HVAC and Refrigeration Technology, A.A.S.

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The Associate of Applied Science Degree in HVAC and Refrigeration Technology is designed to provide training in residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, as well as training in commercial HVAC, and commercial and domestic refrigeration systems. Topics will include safety and OSHA, refrigeration theory, residential HVAC installation, systems troubleshooting and repair, advanced electrical and electronic diagnosis and repair, commercial air management, hydronics and computerized energy management systems.

General Education Credits: 15-17

Choose courses from the AAS General Education Checklist

Building Trades Requirements

BTR 100 - Blueprint Reading (3)
BTR 105 - Basic Trades Safety (3)
BTR 121 - Estimating for Residential and Commercial Building (3)

Building Trade Credits: 9

Additional Requirements

BUE 101 - Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship (3)
BUE 102 - Human Behavior in the Workplace (3)
BUE 120 - Managing and Supervising Techniques (3)
BUE 175 - Business Ethics (3)

Additional Credits: 12

Elective Options

Choose 6 credits from BUS, CIS, or any trades prefix.

Elective Credits: 6

Program Requirements

HVA 105 - Fundamentals of Refrigeration (3)
HVA 110 - EPA Test Prep (1)
HVA 120 - Residential HVAC Installation (3)
HVA 130 - Residential HVAC (3)
HVA 140 - Residential Heating (2)
HVA 150 - Refrigeration Electrical Troubleshooting (3)
HVA 210 - Commercial Air Management (2)
HVA 220 - Commercial and Domestic Refrigeration (3)