ACT3 Air Conditioning Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree

Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses

Program Entrance Term:	Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program:	4 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation:	66

Program Description

The Air Conditioning Technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical applications necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Air Conditioning Technology Program associate degree that qualifies them as entry-level technicians.

Admission Requirements

• Submit completed application and application fee
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
• Meet assessment requirements

Additional Costs

Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks

Tools	$500 and up
Equipment/supplies	$70 and up

Other required expenses for industry exams

EPA 608 certification	$25 (Must be achieved before or during AIRC 1060)
HVAC Excellence competency/work ready/exit exam (AIRC 1030) in HVACR Electrical	$15
HVAC Excellence competency/work ready/exit exam (AIRC 1090) in HVACR Electrical	$15

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Program Courses

First Term

ENGL 1101	Composition and Rhetoric	3
AIRC 1005	Refrigeration Fundamentals	4
AIRC 1010	Refrigeration Principles & Practices	4
AIRC 1020	Refrigeration Systems Components	4

ENGL 1101: Required

Natural Sciences/Mathematics elective—Choose one: (Required)

MATH 1111	College Algebra	3
	OR
MATH 1100	Quantitative Skills & Reasoning	3
	OR
MATH 1101	Mathematical Modeling	3
	OR
MATH 1103	Quantitative Skills & Reasoning	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

MATH 1100: Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a C or better but may not be offered at this institution.

Second Term

AIRC 1030	HVACR Electrical Fundamentals	4
AIRC 1040	HVACR Electrical Motors	4
AIRC 1050	HVACR Electrical Components & Controls	4

Social/Behavioral Sciences elective—Choose one: (Required)

ECON 1101	Principles of Economics	3
	OR
PSYC 1101	Introductory Psychology	3
	OR
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology	3
	OR
POLS 1101	American Government	3
	OR
HIST 2111	U.S. History I	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Choose One: (Required)

COLL 1500	Student Success	3
	OR
COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Third Term

AIRC 1060	Air Conditioning Systems Application & Installation	4
AIRC 1070	Gas Heat	4
AIRC 1080	Heat Pumps and Related Systems	4

Humanities/Fine Arts elective—Choose one: (Required)

HUMN 1101	Introduction to Humanities	3
	OR
MUSC 1101	Music Appreciation	3
	OR
ARTS 1101	Art Appreciation	3
	OR
ENGL 2130	American Literature	3
	OR
THEA 1101	Theatre Appreciation	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Fourth Term

General Core elective: (Required)

Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III, or IV (see General Education Degree Courses in this catalog)

Total Credit Hours:

3

Required

AIRC 1090	Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems	4
	Specific Occupational Elective (3)
	Specific Occupational Elective (3)

Specific Occupational Electives (minimum of 8 Credits required)

AIRC 2005	Design & Application of Light Commercial Air Conditioning	4
AIRC 2010	Light Commercial Air Conditioning Control Systems	4
AIRC 2020	Light Commercial Air Conditioning Systems Operator	4
Total Credit Hours:		8