Construction Technology - HVAC/R, Associate in Applied Science Degree
NMC Code 654
The AAS in HVAC/R provides in-depth training and knowledge to those students who seek to have a well-balanced foundation of not only technical skills, but soft skills as well. Students completing this degree will find a wide range and availability of job opportunities. HVAC/R technicians have been in demand for installations, maintenance, repair, and support for industries ranging from private home owners to hospitals, manufacturers, and breweries. Technical training includes heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems for residential through commercial/industrial applications. The curriculum is designed by the industry and aligned with national competency standards (EPA certification). Focus is on hands-on training in our state-of-the-art facility. Information: (231) 995-2777.
Within this degree students will have the opportunity to earn the following: Mechanical Contractor License and EPA Certification.
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Professional Communications | ||
| English Composition | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Any Group 1 Humanities course | 3 | |
| Math Competency 1 | 4 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Meteorology & Climatology | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Earth Science | ||
| Any Group 1 Social Sciences course | 3 | |
| Occupational Specialty Requirements | ||
| CAR 100 | Introductory Craft Skills | 2 |
| ELE 105 | Beg Residential Electrical | 3 |
| ELE 142 | Industrial Electrical | 3 |
| ELE 146 | Adv. Industrial Electrical | 3 |
| EGY 145 | Geothermal Technology | 3 |
| HVA 101 | Introduction to HVAC/R | 3 |
| HVA 106 | Fundamentals of Heating | 3 |
| HVA 122 | Refrigeration Fundamentals | 3 |
| HVA 126 | Residential and Commercial A/C | 3 |
| HVA 132 | Commercial A/C & Refrigeration | 3 |
| HVA 136 | EPA Certification | 3 |
| PLU 101 | Introduction to Plumbing | 3 |
| PLU 105 | Plumbing Components | 3 |
| PLU 121 | Commercial Plumbing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 62-63 | |
Note: This program requires a minimum of 60 credits. Courses tested out or waived must be replaced with approved program electives.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| Social Science: Any Group 1 course | 3 | |
| PLU 101 | Introduction to Plumbing | 3 |
| HVA 101 | Introduction to HVAC/R | 3 |
| CAR 100 | Introductory Craft Skills | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| English Composition | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Professional Communications | ||
| ELE 105 | Beg Residential Electrical | 3 |
| PLU 105 | Plumbing Components (Spring only) | 3 |
| HVA 106 | Fundamentals of Heating | 3 |
| HVA 122 | Refrigeration Fundamentals | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| EGY 145 | Geothermal Technology (Fall only) | 3 |
| PLU 121 | Commercial Plumbing | 3 |
| ELE 142 | Industrial Electrical | 3 |
| ELE 146 | Adv. Industrial Electrical | 3 |
| HVA 126 | Residential and Commercial A/C | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MTH 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Earth Science | ||
| Meteorology & Climatology | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Humanities: Any Group 1 course | 3 | |
| HVA 132 | Commercial A/C & Refrigeration | 3 |
| HVA 136 | EPA Certification | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 62-63 | |
The responsibility for determining the transferability of this degree and courses to another institution is the sole responsibility of the student.