Diploma Program

 

The Diploma in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics is designed to provide a broader academic experience than the Designer, Installer, or Technician Certificate programs. 

The check sheet for the program appears below . You may "click" on any of the courses listed to see a more complete description of the course. Always check with your advisor to ensure the appropriateness of your course selections.

Taking daytime classes, the completion time for the Diploma is approximately one (1) year. 

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics
Diploma Checksheet

A. General Education:

ECO 101
or
PSY 105
Basic Economics
or
Personal/Interpersonal Psychology

3.0
or
3.0

3.0
or
3.0

ENG 155 Communications I

3.0

3.0

MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics

3.0

3.0

B. Required Core Subject Areas:

Course Prefix

Description

Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ACR-102

Tools and Service Techniques

 

3.0

ACR-108

Refrigeration Fundamentals

 

3.0

ACR-110 Heating Fundamentals   4.0
ACR-120 Basic Air Conditioning   4.0
ACR-210 Heat Pumps   4.0
ACR-224 Codes and Ordinances   2.0

C. Other Hours Required For Graduation:

Course Prefix

Description

Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ACR-150

Basic Sheetmetal

 

2.0

ACR-220

Advanced Air Conditioning

 

4.0

ACR-221 Residential Load Calculations   2.0
COL-101 College Orientation

1.0

1.0

EGR-110 Introduction to Computer Environment   3.0
EGT-133 HVAC Print Reading   3.0