Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration AAS Degree

Purpose

The degree graduate possesses the skills and knowledge of the trade in addition to general education useful for career advancement.

Note: This degree is available at Hastings

Suggested Sequence of Courses​ ​

Required Courses

• HVAC 1000 - Orientation Safety & Hand Tools 1 credit(s)
• HVAC 1030 - Principles of Refrigeration Cycle 2 credit(s)
• HVAC 1060 - Basic Refrigeration Components 2 credit(s)
• HVAC 1090 - Basic Service Operations 4 credit(s)
• HVAC 1110 - Universal R-410A Safety & Training 1 credit(s)
• HVAC 1120 - Electrical Theory 3 credit(s)
• HVAC 1130 - EPA 608 Certification Exam 1 credit(s)
• HVAC 1150 - Soldering & Brazing Practices 3 credit(s)
• HVAC 1180 - Hermetic System Servicing 3 credit(s)
• HVAC 1210 - Introduction to Sheet Metal 4 credit(s)
• HVAC 1240 - Fuel Gas Code & Piping 4 credit(s)
• HVAC 2000 - HVAC Lab Applications 3 credit(s)
• HVAC 2090 - Heat Pump Theory 3 credit(s)
• HVAC 2120 - Troubleshooting HVAC 3 credit(s)
• HVAC 2210 - Electricity for HVAC 3 credit(s)
• HVAC 2240 - Heating Service 4 credit(s)
• Student Elective Courses - Select 3 credit(s) 

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will complete a minimum of 15 credits of General Education from the following (AA and AS students will have additional requirements):

• GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
• GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
• GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy, or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)
• GEN ED Group A, B, C, D or E 6 credit(s)

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 62