HVAC Degree Requirements 

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.

Associate in Applied Science - TE770

Course Squence Total of 64/66 Semester Hours

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General education requirements - 15 Semester Hours

Major Core Requirements - 42 Semester hours

• AEC 107 - Blueprint Reading for HVAC Equipment Installation
• EEAS 101 - Basic Wiring and Circuit Design
• HVAC 120 - Electrical Controls for HVAC/R
• HVAC 121 - Introduction to Air Conditioning Principles
• HVAC 122 - Laboratory Applied to Air Conditioning Systems
• HVAC 124 - Introduction to Heating Fundamentals
• HVAC 125 - Heat Loss and Heat Gain Calculations
• HVAC 126 - Duct Design & Installation Applications
• HVAC 127 - Refrigeration Service Principles (Residential & Commercial)
• 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 228 - Principles of Heat Pump and Hydronic Boiler Technology
• HVAC 231 - Psychometrics Principles

Technical Elective Course - 7 Semester Hours

Choose from following or an Adviser Approved Technical class:

• HVAC 229 - Service/Installation Work Experience Internship Program
• HVAC 230 - Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Multi-Zone Building Management System Applications
• HVAC 232 - Residential Home Wiring (Or Department Elective)
• Any HVAC, EEAS, EET, IMT, MFG, or WELD course

Suggested Schedule

The following is a suggested guide for the student planning employment in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry.