MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3211 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2021 Fall Last Admit Term: 2022 Summer Award: AAS Total Credits: 67.5-76.5 CIP Code: 47.0201	Primary College: Initiating College: Gateway Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: GW Field of Interest: Applied Technology Instructional Council: Applied Technology (57) GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration/Facilities program is designed to provide training in the areas of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems, electricity, electronic controls and instrumentation, hydronics, electro-mechanical devices, and general repair. Students will have an opportunity to learn skills necessary to assess and solve problems quickly, based upon an understanding of regulatory guidelines. The program provides students an opportunity to develop written and verbal communication skills through general education courses.

Required Courses

CON105 Construction Calculations 1.5
CON107 Construction Drawings Introduction 1
CON/HVA131 Electrical Systems 3.5

CON235 Motors: Theory and Application (4) OR
ELC/FAC115 Motors, Controls and Wiring Diagrams (3) AND
+ ELC/FAC115LL Motors, Controls and Wiring Diagrams Lab (1) 4

CON271 Construction Safety (3) OR
OSH105AA Construction Safety (3) OR
OSH106AC Industrial Safety (3) OR
Proof of OSHA 30 hour card (0) 0-3

FAC186 Electro-Mechanical Devices 3
FAC/HVA210 Facilities Air Conditioning Systems 4
FAC220 Controls and Instrumentation 4
FAC/HVA231 Codes 3
FAC235 Commercial Air and Water Test and Balance 4
FAC/HVA101 HVAC for Residential Systems I 4
HVA102 HVAC for Residential Systems II 5
HVA104 EPA Section 608 Technician Preparation and Certification 0.5
HVA120 HVAC Installation 4
HVA130 HVAC Troubleshooting 4

Credits: 45.5-48.5

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 22-28

General Education Core	Credits: 12-18

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR + ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR + MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR + MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area. 3-6

General Education Distribution	Credits: 10

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 3

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
+ CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry (3) AND + CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) 4

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards in daily workplace practices. (CON/HVA131, CON235, CON271, ELC/FAC115, ELC/FAC115LL, FAC186, FAC/HVA210, FAC220, FAC/HVA231, FAC235, HVA101, HVA102, HVA104, HVA120, HVA130, OSH105AA, OSH105AC) 2. Demonstrate proficient use of tools and equipment in the installation and repair of system components for HVAC/R. (CON/HVA131, CON235, -CON271, ELC/FAC115, ELC/FAC115LL, FAC186, FAC/HVA210, FAC220, HVA101, HVA102, HVA120, HVA130, OSH105AA, OSH105AC) 3. Perform HVAC/R electrical and mechanical installations, applying theoretical knowledge and information obtained from multiple sources. (CON105, CON107, CON/HVA131, CON235, CON271, ELC/FAC115, ELC/FAC115LL, FAC186, FAC/HVA210, FAC220, HVA101, HVA102, HVA120, HVA130, OSH105AA, OSH105AC, (COM), (CRE), [MA]) 4. Perform predictive and preventative maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and standards. (CON107, CON/HVA131, CON235, CON271, ELC/FAC115, ELC/FAC115LL, FAC186, FAC/HVA210, FAC220, FAC/HVA231, FAC235, HVA102, HVA120, HVA130, OSH105AA, OSH105AC, [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 5. Diagnose system faults in commercial HVAC/R equipment. (CON105, CON235, CON271, ELC/FAC115, ELC/FAC115LL, FAC186, FAC/HVA210, FAC220, FAC235, HVA102, HVA120, HVA130, OSH105AA, OSH105AC, [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 6. Apply logical reasoning to troubleshoot commercial HVAC/R systems. (CON105, CON/HVA131, CON235, CON271, ELC/FAC115, ELC/FAC115LL, FAC186, FAC/HVA210, FAC220, FAC235, HVA101, HVA102, HVA120, HVA130, OSH105AA, OSH105AC, [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 7. Evaluate technical documents to perform a task on commercial HVACR equipment. (CON105, CON107, CON/HVA131, CON235, ELC/FAC115, ELC/FAC115LL, FAC186, FAC/HVA210, FAC220, FAC/HVA231, FAC235, HVA101, HVA102, HVA104, HVA120, HVA130, (CRE), [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 8. Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication with culturally diverse audiences in the HVAC/R environment. (CON/HVA131, CON235, ELC/FAC115, ELC/FAC115LL, FAC186, FAC/HVA210, FAC220, FAC/HVA231, HVA101, HVA102, HVA120, HVA130, FAC235, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [SB]) 9. Work within a cross-disciplinary team structure, effectively identifying industry roles and contributions, managing conflict, and participating in problem solving. (CON/HVA131, CON235, ELC/FAC115, ELC/FAC115LL, FAC186, FAC/HVA210, FAC220, FAC/HVA231, FAC235, HVA101, HVA102, HVA120, HVA130, (COM), [HU], [MA], [SB]) 10. Demonstrate work quality in a timely manner. (CON/HVA131, CON235, ELC/FAC115, ELC/FAC115LL, FAC186, FAC/HVA210, FAC220, FAC235, HVA101, HVA102, HVA120, HVA130, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 11. Demonstrate professionalism with conduct, ethics, and workplace practices. (CON/HVA131, CON235, ELC/FAC115, ELC/FAC115LL, FAC186, FAC/HVA210, FAC220, FAC235, HVA101, HVA102, HVA120, HVA130, (COM), (CRE), [HU], [SB])
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 23, 2021

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