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Building Trades Technology AAS, HVACR Area of Concentration: 308D

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(R): 308D

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 HVACR area of concentration, provides training, skills, and knowledge that prepares students for employment as HVACR technicians or provides current building and construction professionals with essential HVACR technician skills. In order to receive the AAS, HVACR area of concentration students must pass the E.P.A. 608 Technician Certification Exam.

General Education Course Selections

Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses for selection to fulfill the General Education course requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

Students should complete the required English and Math foundation courses within the first 24 credit hours. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

First Semester

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
Mathematics Foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)
BLDG 130 - Introduction to the Building Trades 3 semester hours
BLDG 133 - Building Trades Blueprint Reading 3 semester hours
BLDG 170 - Fundamentals of Refrigeration 4 semester hours

Second Semester

ENGL 102 - Critical Reading, Writing, and Research 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Arts or Humanities Distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD or HUMD)
BLDG 172 - HVACR Electricity 4 semester hours
BLDG 173 - Intermediate Refrigeration and Introduction to Heating 4 semester hours
EPA 608 Certification Exam

Third Semester

Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
BLDG 270 - Commercial Refrigeration 4 semester hours
BLDG 271 - Advanced Heating Systems 4 semester hours

Fourth Semester

COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication 3 semester hours (GEEL)
Program Elective 4 semester hours †
BLDG 273 - Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems 4 semester hours
BLDG 274 - Refrigerant Regulations and Safety Protocols 2 semester hours
BLDG 276 - International Mechanical Code 2 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 011 if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or BLDG elective.

† Select from ARCH 103 , ARCH 203 , BLDG 140 , BLDG 150 , BLDG 160 , BLDG 184 , BLDG 200 (1-3 credits), BLDG 230 , BLDG 256 , BSAD 101 , CMGT 100 , CMGT 135 , CMGT 190 , or SPAN 101 .

Program Outline / Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

ENGL 102 - Critical Reading, Writing, and Research 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

COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication 3 semester hours (GEEL)

Area of Concentration Requirements

BLDG 172 - HVACR Electricity 4 semester hours
BLDG 173 - Intermediate Refrigeration and Introduction to Heating 4 semester hours
BLDG 270 - Commercial Refrigeration 4 semester hours
BLDG 271 - Advanced Heating Systems 4 semester hours
BLDG 273 - Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems 4 semester hours
BLDG 274 - Refrigerant Regulations and Safety Protocols 2 semester hours
BLDG 276 - International Mechanical Code 2 semester hours
Program Electives 4 semester hours †

Program Requirements

BLDG 130 - Introduction to the Building Trades 3 semester hours
BLDG 133 - Building Trades Blueprint Reading 3 semester hours
BLDG 170 - Fundamentals of Refrigeration 4 semester hours
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
EPA 608 Certification Exam

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 011 if needed for ENGL 102 , or BLDG elective.

† Select from ARCH 103 , ARCH 203 , BLDG 140 , BLDG 150 , BLDG 160 , BLDG 184 , BLDG 200 (1-3 credits), BLDG 230 , BLDG 256 , BSAD 101 , CMGT 100 , CMGT 135 , CMGT 190 , or 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 construction skills relevant to the HVACR trade.

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