Construction Technologies, AAS
Critical Systems
The Associate of Applied Science, Construction Technologies, Critical System Emphasis prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair critical systems such as in data process centers and hospitals. The program enables students to learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment for equipment cooling and other related machinery. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and hands-on work in the laboratory or in the field. Along with core classes, academic skills emphasizing related math, science, and human relations components are stressed to help students prepare to meet challenges commonly found in the workplace.
Outcomes
- Incorporate workforce safety principals while performing basic tasks of a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) technician.
- Interpret electrical/mechanical schematics on HVAC/R equipment to diagnose mechanical or electrical problems in a residential or light commercial environment.
- Appraise EPA rules, regulations, and refrigerant handling techniques in the performance of HVAC/R duties.
- Diagnose and repair electrical or mechanical problems on commercial air conditioning equipment; critical systems; chillers.
Code | Title | Units |
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General Education Requirements | ||
Communications | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
Technical Communications I | ||
English | 3 | |
Required | ||
Composition I | ||
Fine Art/Humanities/Social Science | 3 | |
Required: | ||
History of the Built Environment | ||
Human Relations | ||
Required: | ||
CE 201 | Workplace Readiness | 3 |
Mathamatics | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
Math for Technicians | ||
Science | 3 | |
Additional College Requirements | ||
Diversity | ||
Required: | ||
AAD 201 | History of the Built Environment | [3] |
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
Introduction to American Politics | ||
Degree Requirements | ||
AC 102 | Refrigeration Theory | 3 |
AC 107 | Electrical and Controls for HVAC | 6 |
AC 113 | Schematic Reading for HVAC/R | 3 |
AC 150 | Basic Refrigeration Servicing | 6 |
AC 201 | HVAC Automatic Controls | 3 |
AC 205 | Commercial HVAC 2 | 3 |
AC 206 | Commercial HVAC Systems 3 | 3 |
AC 220 | Chiller Operations and Maintenance | 5 |
AC 295 | Internship HVAC Career | 3 |
IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
OSH 222 | General Industry Safety | 1 |
Total Units | 60 |
1st semester | Units | |
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AC 102 | Refrigeration Theory | 3 |
AC 107 | Electrical and Controls for HVAC | 6 |
AC 113 | Schematic Reading for HVAC/R | 3 |
MATH 108 | Math for Technicians | 3 |
OSH 222 | General Industry Safety | 1 |
Semester Total | 16 | |
2nd semester | ||
AC 150 | Basic Refrigeration Servicing | 6 |
Communications 1 | 3 | |
ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 2 | 3 | |
Semester Total | 15 | |
3rd semester | ||
AC 201 | HVAC Automatic Controls | 3 |
AC 205 | Commercial HVAC 2 | 3 |
AC 206 | Commercial HVAC Systems 3 | 3 |
CE 201 | Workplace Readiness | 3 |
Science 1 | 3 | |
Semester Total | 15 | |
4th semester | ||
AAD 201 | History of the Built Environment | 3 |
AC 204 | Cooling Tower Systems- Operation and Maintenance | 3 |
AC 220 | Chiller Operations and Maintenance | 5 |
IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
Semester Total | 14 | |
Total Units | 60 |
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