2023 - 2024 Catalog
Program: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Title: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology A.A.S.
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.TECH
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. Included in this program of study is the study of residential and commercial air conditioners. Hands-on experience stresses operation and troubleshooting of medium and low temperature refrigeration and chilled water air conditioning systems. Throughout the entire program an emphasis is placed on current techniques used by service technicians.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HART 1310 | HVAC Shop Practices and Tools | 3 |
| HART 1401 | Basic Electricity for HVAC 6 | 4 |
| HART 1407 | Refrigeration Principles 6 | 4 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HART 1441 | Residential Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HART 1445 | Gas and Electric Heating | 4 |
| HART 2349 | Heat Pumps | 3 |
| HART 1380 | Cooperative Education-Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician | 3 |
| OR | ||
| Elective | HART Elective (one course) 3 | (3) |
| Elective | Mathematics Elective 1 | 3 |
| OR | ||
| BIOL 1322 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | (3) |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HART 2338 | Air Conditioning Installation and Startup | 3 |
| HART 2441 | Commercial Air Conditioning | 4 |
| HART 2436 | Air Conditioning Troubleshooting | 4 |
| Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts 2 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HART 2380 | Cooperative Education-Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician | 3 |
| OR | ||
| HART 2368 | Practicum (or Field Experience)-Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician | (3) |
| Elective | HART Elective (one course) 3 | 3 |
| Elective | HART Elective (one course) 3 | 3 |
| Elective | SPCH Elective (one course) 4 | 3 |
| Elective | Social/Behavioral Science 5 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
1 Mathematics Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
2 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
3 HART Electives - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HART 1303 | Air Conditioning Control Principles | 3 |
| HART 1351 | Energy Management | 3 |
| HART 1356 | EPA Recovery Certification Preparation | 3 |
| HART 1394 | Special Topics in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Repairer | 3 |
| HART 2334 | Advanced Air Conditioning Controls | 3 |
| HART 2342 | Commercial Refrigeration | 3 |
| HART 2343 | Industrial Air Conditioning | 3 |
| HART 2345 | Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design | 3 |
4 SPCH Electives - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
5 Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
6 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.