Climate Control Systems, Air Conditioning Technology, AAS
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science, Air Conditioning Technology, Climate Control Systems Emphasis prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC systems, such as in industrial facilities, casino's, 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.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| AC 102 | Refrigeration Theory | 3 |
| AC 107 | Electrical and Controls for HVAC | 6 |
| MATH 108 | Math for Technicians (Recommended) | 3 |
| OSH 222 | General Industry Safety | 1 |
| ENG 107 | Technical Communications I (Recommended) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| AC 113 | Schematic Reading for HVAC/R | 3 |
| AC 150 | Basic Refrigeration Servicing | 6 |
| AC 201 | HVAC Automatic Controls (Commercial Track) | 3 |
| Or | ||
| Residential/Lite Commercial Track Elective | 3 | |
| BUS 106 | Business English | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| AC 108 | Motors for HVACR | 3 |
| CE 201 | Workplace Readiness | 3 |
| Science 1 | 3 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
| AC 205 | Commercial HVAC 2 (Commercial Track) | 3 |
| Or | ||
| Residential/Lite Commercial Track Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| ** Commercial Track | ||
| AAD 201 | History of the Built Environment | 3 |
| AC 206 | Commercial HVAC Systems 3 | 3 |
| AC 295 | Internship HVAC Career | 5 |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| ** Residential/Lite Commercial Track | ||
| AAD 201 | History of the Built Environment | 3 |
| AC 106 or AC 200 | Residential Gas Heating or Commercial Refrigeration I | 6 |
| Electives | 5 | |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Program Requirements
AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees that are designed for students to enter the workforce.
To earn an AAS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Communications | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Technical Communications I | ||
| English | 3 | |
Highly Recommended | ||
| Fine Art/Humanities/Social Science | 3 | |
Highly Recommended | ||
| History of the Built Environment | ||
| Human Relations | ||
Highly Recommended | ||
| CE 201 | Workplace Readiness | 3 |
| Mathamatics | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Math for Technicians | ||
| Science 1 | 3 | |
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity | ||
Highly Recommended | ||
| AAD 201 | History of the Built Environment | [3] |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| AC 102 | Refrigeration Theory | 3 |
| AC 107 | Electrical and Controls for HVAC | 6 |
| AC 108 | Motors for HVACR | 3 |
| AC 113 | Schematic Reading for HVAC/R | 3 |
| AC 150 | Basic Refrigeration Servicing | 6 |
| OSH 222 | General Industry Safety | 1 |
| Choose one of the following Tracks: | ||
| Commercial Track | 17 | |
| AC 201 | HVAC Automatic Controls | 3 |
| AC 205 | Commercial HVAC 2 | 3 |
| AC 206 | Commercial HVAC Systems 3 | 3 |
| AC 295 | Internship HVAC Career | 5 |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| Residential/ Lite Commercial Track | 17 | |
| AC 106 | Residential Gas Heating | 6 |
| or AC 200 | Commercial Refrigeration I | |
| AC 111 | Heat Pumps | 3 |
| Select 8 units from any additional AC courses. | 8 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing this degree will:
PSLO1: Incorporate workforce safety principles while performing basic tasks of a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) technician.
PSLO2: Interpret electrical/mechanical schematics on HVAC/R equipment to diagnose mechanical or electrical problems in a residential or light commercial environment.
PSLO3: Appraise EPA rules, regulations, and refrigerant handling techniques in the performance of HVAC/R duties.
PSLO4: Diagnose and repair electrical or mechanical problems on commercial air conditioning equipment; critical systems; chillers.
