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.
A. General Education:
| ECO 101 or PSY 105 |
Basic Economics or Personal/Interpersonal Psychology |
3.0 |
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 |
| Tools and Service Techniques |
|
3.0 |
|
| 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 |
| Basic Sheetmetal |
|
2.0 |
|
| 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 |