Program Overview
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration curriculum prepares technicians to design, layout, install, repair and maintain commercial and domestic refrigeration units, air conditioning and heating systems, and related environmental units. Students enrolling in AIRC courses will be required to furnish a set of tools for their own use. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration graduates are generally prepared to enter air conditioning programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
Choose two
| AIRC 1023 | Controls and Circuitry for HVAC | 3 Credits |
| COGT 2114 | AutoCAD I | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 2414 | Industrial Motor Control | 4 Credits |
| CNST 1423 | Construction Materials and Methods | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 48-50 |
General education
| BSNS 1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 1413 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1123 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 Credits |
| PSCI 1514 | Introduction to Physical Science | 4 Credits |
| SOCY 2513 | Sociology | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Higher level English and/or mathematics course(s) may be substituted.
Total Credit Hours: 64
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
Spring semester
| AIRC 1214 | Heating Plants | 4 Credits |
| AIRC 1313 | Air Handling | 3 Credits |
| ELTR 2074 | DC & AC Rotating Machines | 4 Credits |
| MATH 1123 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 Credits |
| Technical Elective | 3-4 Credits |
Fall semester
Spring Semester
| AIRC 2222 | Geothermal Systems | 2 Credits |
| BSNS 1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
| ENGY 2203 | Building & Energy Analysis | 3 Credits |
| ENGY 2103 | Indoor Air Analysis | 3 Credits |
| Technical Elective | 3-4 Credits |
Program Cost
| TRACK 3 – Energy Audit Track |
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
64 |
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| Tuition and fees - per credit hour |
$154.00 |
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$9,856.00 |
| Course Fees: |
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AIRC 1014 |
Fundamentals of Air Conditioning |
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$80.00 |
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AIRC 1214 |
Heating Plants |
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50.00 |
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AIRC 1313 |
Air Handling |
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50.00 |
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AIRC 2222 |
Geothermal Systems |
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25.00 |
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BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
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10.00 |
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ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
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25.00 |
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ELTR 1402 |
Industrial Safety |
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110.00 |
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ELTR 2074 |
DC/AC Rotating Machines |
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25.00 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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5.00 |
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ENGY 1013 |
Intro to Energy Auditing |
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35.00 |
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ENGY 1203 |
Mechanical & Envelope Evaluation |
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35.00 |
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ENGY 2103 |
Indoor Air Analysis |
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35.00 |
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ENGY 2203 |
Building & Energy Analysis |
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35.00 |
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PSCI 1514 |
Introduction to Physical Science |
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25.00 |
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545.00 |
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545.00 |
| Books: |
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AIRC 1014 |
Fundamentals of Air Conditioning |
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271.65 |
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AIRC 1214 |
Heating Plants |
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31.95 |
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AIRC 1313 |
Air Handling |
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54.60 |
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AIRC 2222 |
Geothermal Systems |
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73.35 |
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BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
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130.35 |
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ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
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110.40 |
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ELTR 2074 |
DC/AC Rotating Machines |
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141.05 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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84.95 |
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ENGY 1013 |
Intro to Energy Auditing |
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126.60 |
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MATH 1123 |
Technical Mathematics II |
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381.20 |
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PSCI 1514 |
Introduction to Physical Science |
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444.25 |
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SOCY 2513 |
Sociology |
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75.00 |
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1925.35 |
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1925.35 |
| TOTAL |
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$12,326.35 |
| This program requires six hours of Technical electives (6 hours minimum). The total price does not include all costs associated with the electives. All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
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