2022 - 2023 Catalog
Program: 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.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
• Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.AC/REF.RESID

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.

Semester 1
Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
HART 1401	Basic Electricity for HVAC*	4
HART 1403	Air Conditioning Control Principles*	4
HART 1407	Refrigeration Principles*	4
ENGL 1301	Composition 1I	3
Semester Total		15

Semester 2
Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
HART 1441	Residential Air Conditioning	4
HART 1445	Gas and Electric Heating	4
HART 2449	Heat Pumps	4
+Elective	Mathematics Elective	3
Semester Total		15

Semester 3
Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
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
Semester Total		14

Semester 4
Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
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
Semester Total		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:

Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
ACNT 1303	Introduction to Accounting 1I	3
BUSI 1301	Business Principles	3
COSC 1301	Introduction to Computing	3
SPAN 1300	Beginning Spanish Conversation 1I	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.

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AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION - RISING HVAC TECHNICIAN 1I

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.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

(Level 1I Certificate)

Cedar Valley, Eastfield and North Lake campus only

NEW

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

This program introduces students to the refrigeration, mechanical, and electrical principles, necessary to begin an air conditioning or refrigeration career as a HVACR technician's helper. Commonly used tools and instruments are introduced, and safety is emphasized. The preferred program alternative is for the students to experience a cooperative work experience at the program's culmination.

Degree Plan Code: C1.HVAC.TECHNICIAN

Semester 1
Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
HART 1310	HVAC Shop Practices and Tools	3
HART 1401	Basic Electricity for HVAC	4
HART 1403	Air Conditioning Control Principles	4
Semester Total		11

Semester 2
Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
HART 1407	Refrigeration Principles	4
HART 1380	Cooperative Education - Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician OR	3
OSHT 1307	Construction Site Safety and Health	(3)
Semester Total		7

Minimum Hours Required		18

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.

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