Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
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
This program map has been updated for new students starting in Fall 2025 (or after). Students following previous catalogs can find corresponding program maps in Self-Service/Student Planning. For official requirements, refer to the AWC Catalog.
The recommended plan below meets all program requirements. If the classes listed as recommended don’t align with your schedule or interests, alternative options are available. Visit Academic Planning to get started on your personalized Academic Plan or schedule an appointment with your Faculty Advisor or the Advisement Services Office.
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 101 or ENG 107 |
Freshman Composition I/GE | 3 | GE-Written Communication |
| MAT 105 | Mathematics for Applied Sciences/GE (or higher) | 3 | GE-Quantitative Reasoning |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE- Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| 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 |
| SPC 110 | Introduction to Speech Communications/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE-Oral Communication |
| POS 130 | State & Local Politics/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE-Institutions in the Americas |
| 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 | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| ENV 101 | Environmental Science/GE (recommended) | 4 | GE-Natural 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 | Major Requirement |
| TEC 165 | Employee and Occupational Safety | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| WLD | Select one course: WLD 104-Flux Core Arc Welding WLD 105-Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting WLD 106-Shielded Metal Arc Welding WLD 109-Gas Metal Arc Welding |
3 | Departmental Requirement |
| PHI 105 | Ethics/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE-Arts & Humanities |
| 15 |