Air Conditioning
A.A.S. - Occupational Degree
Provides the student with the essential skills required to enter this fast-growing field which includes both heating and cooling. The student attains the technical knowledge associated with each type of refrigeration system, their uses, and their controlling devices. This program includes troubleshooting, maintenance, motors, as well as study of related electrical controlling devices and safety related to the use of refrigerants.
Program Purpose
Graduates will demonstrate (1) basic knowledge in air conditioning and refrigeration that will prepare them to obtain an entry-level position within the field and (2) critical thinking skills in AWC’s General Education focus areas.
Program Map
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
Visit Academic Planning to get started on your personalized Academic Plan, or schedule an appointment with the Advising Office or with a Faculty Advisor.
First Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACR 101 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 1 | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ACR 103 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Motors, Circuits/Controls | 3 | Major Requirement |
|
ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 107 |
Introduction to Composition or Freshman Composition 1/GE |
3 | GE- Composition |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE- Additional Courses |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE- Social and Behavioral Science |
| 15 |
Second Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACR 102 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 2 | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ACR 112 | Control Systems | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ACR 113 | Heating Technology | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ENG 101 or ENG 107 | Freshman Composition 1/GE | 3 | GE- Composition |
| or | |||
| ENG 102 | Freshman Composition 2/GE | ||
| MAT 105 | Mathematics for Applied Sciences or higher level approved math | 3 | GE- Mathematics |
| 15 |
Third Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACR 201 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 3 | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ACR 202 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 4 | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 105 | Basic Electricity | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| ENT 100 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| ENG 110 | Technical Writing (recommended) | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| ENV 101 | Environmental Science/GE (recommended) | 4 | GE- Physical and Biological Sciences |
| 19 |
Fourth Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACR 212 | Heat Load Calculations and Duct Design | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ACR 213 | Light Commercial Systems | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| WLD 104, 105, 106, or 109 | Techniques in Flux Core Arc Welding, Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, or Gas Metal Arc Welding | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| TEC 165 | Employee and Occupational Safety | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| PHI 105 | Ethics/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE- Humanities |
| 15 |