Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HVAC Track, Building Trades Technology AAS: 308C


(R): 308C

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This program is intended to prepare students for careers in the building and construction trades. The general education courses, in conjunction with specialized courses, provide a broad foundation and sharpen students’ skills in preparation for entry into, or advancement in, today’s workplace. This curriculum, following the carpentry track, provides training, skills, and knowledge that prepares students for employment as carpenters; or provides current building and construction professionals with essential carpentry skills. This curriculum, following the electrical wiring track, provides training, skills and knowledge that prepares students for employment as electricians; or provides current building and construction professionals with essential electrical wiring skills. This curriculum, following the HVAC track, provides training, skills, and knowledge that prepares students for employment as HVAC technicians; or provides current building and construction professionals with essential HVAC technician skills. HVAC track students, in order to receive the AAS, must pass the E.P.A. 608 Certification Exam and at least one Industry Competency Exam (ICE). 

General Education Course Selections


Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence


All students should consult an advisor.

First Semester


Second Semester


Third Semester


Fourth Semester


  • 2 semester hours
  • Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
  • Natural sciences distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
  • General education elective 3 semester hours (GEEL)
  • Program elective 3 semester hours
  • Industry Competency Exam  0 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 / ENGL 101A  if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective.

† Select from ARCH 103  , ARCH 183  , BLDG 140 , BLDG 150 BLDG 160 , BLDG 182 , BLDG 184 , BLDG 186 , BLDG 188 , BLDG 200  (1-3 credits,) BLDG 230 BLDG 250 , BLDG 252 , BLDG 256 BSAD 101 , CMGT 100 , CMGT 135 , CMGT 280 , SPAN 101 .

Program Outline / Degree Requirements


General Education Requirements


Foundation Courses


  • English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
  • Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)

Distribution Courses


  • Arts or humanities distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD or HUMD)
  • Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
  • Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

General Education Elective


  • General education elective 3 semester hours (GEEL)
  • General education elective 3 semester hours (GEEL)

Program Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 / ENGL 101A  if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective.

† Select from ARCH 103  , ARCH 183 , BLDG 140 , BLDG 150 BLDG 160 , BLDG 172 , BLDG 182 , BLDG 184 , BLDG 186 , BLDG 188 , BLDG 200  (1-3 credits,) BLDG 230 BLDG 250 , BLDG 252 , BLDG 256 BSAD 101 , CMGT 100 , CMGT 135 ,CMGT 280 , SPAN 101 .

Program Outcomes


Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Define and explain the basic principles and techniques of residential construction.
  • Apply relevant construction skills in a particular trade area.