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A.A.S. Degree

For more information:
Joe Thomas
Assoc. Professor, HVAC
Phone: (815) 280-2294
Office: T-1060
E-mail: jothomas@jjc.edu

The Associate in Applied Science degree prepares students to meet challenges offered in the HVAC Industry. Students will have the opportunity to work with highly trained and experienced professional instructors, specializing in related areas. The program focuses on the commercial aspect of building management and operation with an emphasis on hands-on-training using the most up-to-date professional training simulators and technology available. The A.A.S. program offers the students excellent employment opportunities in the following related areas:

Service Technician
Building Service Engineer
Air Balancing Technician
Supervision
Contractor/Owner

The students will also have the opportunity to take the industry competency exams (ICE) in both residential and commercial areas.

offered through the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI). The (ICE) certification can make a major difference in the quality of jobs offered and starting salary. Technical jobs are among the fastest growing job section of the economy. Complete the A.A.S. degree program and a secure future awaits. Select a course to find out more.

TE770
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
Career Program

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

			Hours
General education requirements (Must include the following)			16-17
Requirements for concentration in HVAC:			39
	AEC 107	Blueprint Reading for HVAC Equipment Installation
	HVAC 120	Electrical Controls for HVAC/R
	HVAC 121	Introduction to Air Conditioning Principles
	HVAC 124	Introduction to Heating Fundamentals
	HVAC 125	Heat Loss and Heat Gain Calculations
	HVAC 127	Refrigeration Service Principles (Residential & Commercial)
	EEAS 111	Industrial Controls
	HVAC 122	Advanced Laboratory Applied to Air Conditioning Systems
	HVAC 126	Duct Design & Installation Applications
	HVAC 228	Principles of Heat Pump and Hydronic Boiler Technology
	HVAC 222	Commercial Building Automation Control System Design
	HVAC 223	Commercial Building Pneumatic Control System Design
	HVAC 224	Commercial Building Air Flow Measurement and Balancing Procedures
	HVAC 231	Psychometrics Principles
Technical Electric (HVAC 229, HVAC 230 or Adviser Approved Technical class)			9-10
Total			64-66

A suggested guide for the student planning employment in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry.
First Year
First Semester		Second Semester
AEC 107	2	HVAC 122	3
HVAC 120	3	HVAC 126	3
HVAC 121	3	EEAS 111	4
HVAC 124	3	HVAC 127	3
HVAC 125	3	Technical Elective	3
Gen. Educational Elective	3	Gen. Educational Elective	3
Total:	17	Total:	19
Second Year
First Semester		Second Semester
HVAC 222	3	HVAC 223	3
HVAC 224	3	HVAC 231	3
HVAC 228	3	Gen. Educational Elective	3-4
Gen. Educational Elective	3-4	Technical Elective	6-7
Gen. Educational Elective	3		3
Total:	15-16	Total:	15-17

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