Heating and Air Conditioning (AAS-HVC)
Program Locations: Atmore Campus and Baldwin Preparatory Academy (Dual Enrollment)
Career-Technical Division
Length: Four Semesters
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Heating and Air Conditioning is an occupational degree, which introduces the principles of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. Students will learn to perform troubleshooting and analysis on machinery used in various facilities and apply sound maintenance practices in all aspects of their work.
This is a career program designed for students to go directly into the labor market upon completion. Although some of the courses in this program will transfer to four-year institutions, this program is not designed to be a transfer program of study; therefore, it is not subject to the terms and conditions of Alabama Transfers state transfer and articulation reporting system.
Semester One
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACR 111 | Principles of Refrigeration | 3 |
| ACR 112 | HVACR Service Procedures | 3 |
| ACR 119 | Fundamentals of Gas Heating Systems | 3 |
| ACR 121 | Principles of Electricity for HVACR | 3 |
| WKO 110 | NCCER Core | 3 |
| WKO 107 or ORI 101 + | 1 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 16 | |
Semester Two
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACR 122 | HVACR Electric Circuits | 3 |
| ACR 126 | Commercial Heating Systems | 3 |
| ACR 147 | Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Theory | 3 |
| ACR 148 | Heat Pump Systems I | 3 |
| MTH 116 or MTH 100 + | 3 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 15 | |
Semester Three
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 146 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| IET 114 | Basic Electricity | 3 |
| INT 117 | Principles of Industrial Mechanics | 3 |
| HVAC Elective + | 3 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 15 | |
Complete Graduation Application
Semester Four
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACR 205 | System Sizing and Air Distribution | 3 |
| HVAC Elective + | 3 | |
| HVAC Elective + | 3 | |
| History, Social Science, or Behavioral Science Elective + | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Elective (T) + | 3 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 15 | |
GRAND TOTAL CREDITS 61
*Depending on the program or course, a student may also be required to purchase certain necessary tools and supplies.
Locations:
Atmore Campus
6574 AL Hwy 21
Atmore, AL 36502