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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology - Commercial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology A.A.S.
Program Available at:
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- North Lake
Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Air Conditioning and Refrigeration webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Commercial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The A.A.S. degree in Commercial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology furnishes both the theory and practice required to qualify a person for employment in the various areas of the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Special emphasis is placed on commercial and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration during the second year. Hands-on experience stresses operation and troubleshooting of medium and low temperature refrigeration and chilled water air conditioning systems. Courses that complete the degree also compete the Residential-Technician I Certificate (RC) and are noted below.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
HART 1401 – Basic Electricity for HVAC Course is taught in a 5-week format. (Course also applies to RC)
HART 1403 – Air Conditioning Control Principles Course is taught in a 5-week format. (Course also applies to RC)
HART 1407 – Refrigeration Principles Course is taught in a 5-week format. (Course also applies to RC)
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
HART 1441 – Residential Air Conditioning (Course also applies to RC)
HART 1445 – Gas and Electric Heating (Course also applies to RC)
HART 2449 – Heat Pumps (Course also applies to RC)
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to file an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
- Apply for the Residential–Technician I Certificate.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
CHOOSE ONE:
HART 2441 – Commercial Air Conditioning
HART 2436 – Air Conditioning Troubleshooting
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education/Practicum course in semester 4.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 4
CHOOSE ONE:
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HART 2368 – Practicum (or field experience)-Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician This is the capstone course for this award. OR
- HART 2380 – Cooperative Education-Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician This is the capstone course for this award.
HART 1451 – Energy Management
HART 2334 – Advanced Air Conditioning Controls
SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology A.A.S.
- Sign up for Commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 16
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS