DCCCD
AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY
Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dcccd.edu/hb1508.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Eastfield only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.HVAC.AIR.COND
This program furnishes both the theory and practice required to qualify a person for employment in the various areas of the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Special emphasis is placed on commercial and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration during the second year. Hands-on experience stresses operation and troubleshooting of medium and low temperature refrigeration and chilled water air conditioning systems.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| HART 1401 | Basic Electricity for HVAC* | 4 |
| HART 1403 | Air Conditioning Control Principles* | 4 |
| HART 1407 | Refrigeration Principles* | 4 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER II
| HART 1441 | Residential Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HART 1445 | Gas and Electric Heating | 4 |
| HART 2449 | Heat Pumps | 4 |
| +Elective | MATH Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER III
| HART 2342 | Commercial Refrigeration | 3 |
| HART 2441 | Commercial Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HART 2436 | Air Conditioning Troubleshooting | 4 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 14 |
SEMESTER IV
| HART 2368 | Practicum (or field experience)-Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician OR | 3 |
| HART 2380 | Cooperative Education-Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician | (3) |
| HART 1451 | Energy Management | 4 |
| HART 2334 | Advanced Air Conditioning Controls | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| 16 | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 |
+MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
*NOTE: These courses are taught in a five-week format.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION - RESIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN I
Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dcccd.edu/hb1508.
Gainful Employment Information(Level I Certificate)
Cedar Valley and Eastfield
(Block Scheduling available on Cedar Valley and Eastfield Campus)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.HVAC.RESID.I
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| HART 1401 | Basic Electricity for HVAC* | 4 |
| HART 1403 | Air Conditioning Control Principles* | 4 |
| HART 1407 | Refrigeration Principles* | 4 |
| 12 |
SEMESTER II
| HART 1441 | Residential Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HART 1445 | Gas and Electric Heating | 4 |
| HART 2449 | Heat Pumps | 4 |
| 12 | ||
| Minimum Required Hours | 24 |
*NOTE: These courses are taught in a five-week format.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION - RESIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN III
(Level II Certificate)
Cedar Valley and Eastfield only
(Block Scheduling available on Cedar Valley and Eastfield Campus)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C2.HVAC.RES.TECH.17
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| HART 1401 | Basic Electricity for HVAC* | 4 |
| HART 1403 | Air Conditioning Control Principles* | 4 |
| HART 1407 | Refrigeration Principles* | 4 |
| Select any TWO courses from the following three categories: | |||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| +Elective | MATH Elective | 3 |
| 18 |
SEMESTER II
| HART 1441 | Residential Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HART 1445 | Gas and Electric Heating | 4 |
| HART 2449 | Heat Pumps | 4 |
| ++Elective | 3 | |
| 15 |
SEMESTER III
| HART 2438 | Air Conditioning Installation and Startup | 4 |
| HART 2436 | Air Conditioning Troubleshooting | 4 |
| HART 2445 | Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design | 4 |
| ++Elective | 3 | |
| 15 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 48 |
+ MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
++Elective - must be selected from the following courses:
| Any three (3) credit hour HART course not previously identified as part of the award pattern. | 3> | |
| OR | ||
| Any three (3) credit hour course shown below: | ||
| ACNT 1303 | Introduction to Accounting I | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| SPAN 1300 | Beginning Spanish Conversation I | 3 |
NOTE: These courses are taught i a five-week format.
NOTE: Some students enrolling in this program may plan to transfer to four-year institutions. They should consult with an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and to identify how courses will transfer to the four-year institution of their choice.
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AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION -- RESIDENTIAL
Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dcccd.edu/hb1508.
Gainful Employment Information(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Cedar Valley and Eastfield
(Block Scheduling available on Cedar Valley and Eastfield Campus)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.HVAC.RESID.19
This program is designed to train students to meet employment requirements in the field of residential air conditioning. This will include the installation, repair and maintenance of residential air conditioning equipment. Included in this program is the study of residential air conditioners, heat pumps, gas and electric furnaces, humidifiers, and the design of residential air conditioning systems. Throughout the entire program an emphasis is placed on current techniques used by service technicians.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| HART 1401 | Basic Electricity for HVAC* | 4 |
| HART 1403 | Air Conditioning Control Principles* | 4 |
| HART 1407 | Refrigeration Principles* | 4 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER II
| HART 1441 | Residential Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HART 1445 | Gas and Electric Heating | 4 |
| HART 2449 | Heat Pumps | 4 |
| +Elective | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER III
| HART 2438 | Air Conditioning Installation and Startup | 4 |
| HART 2445 | Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design | 4 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| 14 |
SEMESTER IV
| HART 2436 | Air Conditioning Troubleshooting | 4 |
| HART 1394 | Special Topics in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic and Repairer OR | 3 |
| HART 2380 | Cooperative Education-Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician | (3) |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| +++Elective | Elective (one course) | 3 |
| +++Elective | Elective (one course) | 3 |
| 16 | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 |
+Mathematics Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
+++Elective - must be selected from the following courses:
| Any 3 credit-hour HART course not previously identified as part of the award pattern. | 3 |
OR
Any 3 credit-hour course shown below:
| ACNT 1303 | Introduction to Accounting I | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| SPAN 1300 | Beginning Spanish Conversation I | 3 |
*NOTE: These courses are taught in a five-week format.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
