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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology A.A.S.
Program Available at:
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- North Lake
Catalog Year 2023-2024 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 Technology 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 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 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. Included in this program of study is the study of residential and commercial air conditioners. Hands-on experience stresses operation and troubleshooting of medium and low temperature refrigeration and chilled water air conditioning systems. Throughout the entire program an emphasis is placed on current techniques used by service technicians. Courses that complete the degree also compete the Rising HVAC Technician Certificate (RC), Technician Level I Certificate in Air Conditioning (TC1) and Technician Level II Certificate in Air Conditioning (TC2) and are noted below.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
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 1310 – HVAC Shop Practices and Tools (Course also applies to RC, TC1, TC2)
HART 1401 – Basic Electricity for HVAC Course is taught in a 5-week format. (Course also applies to RC, TC1, TC2)
HART 1407 – Refrigeration Principles Course is taught in a 5-week format. (Course also applies to RC, TC1, TC2)
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better. (Course also applies to TC2)
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.
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Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course in semester 2, if needed.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 2
HART 1441 – Residential Air Conditioning (Course also applies to RC, TC1, TC2)
HART 1445 – Gas and Electric Heating (Course also applies to TC1, TC2)
HART 2349 – Heat Pumps (Course also applies to TC1, TC2)
CHOOSE ONE:
- HART 1380 – Cooperative Education – Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician (Course also applies to RC, TC1, TC2) OR
- HART ELECTIVE* (one course) (Course also applies to TC2)
CHOOSE ONE:
- MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE** This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better. (Course also applies to TC2) OR
- BIOL 1322 – Nutrition and Diet Therapy (Course also applies to TC2)
* HART Electives must be selected from the following: HART 1303, HART 1351, HART 1356, HART 1394, HART 2334, HART 2342, HART 2343, HART 2345
** 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.
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Meet with your success coach to apply for the Rising HVAC Technician Certificate and the Technician Level I Certificate in Air Conditioning.
Total Hours: 17
SEMESTER 3
HART 2338 – Air Conditioning Installation and Startup (Course also applies to TC2)
HART 2441 – Commercial Air Conditioning (Course also applies to TC2)
HART 2436 – Air Conditioning Troubleshooting (Course also applies to TC2)
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.
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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:
- HART 2380 – Cooperative Education-Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician This is the capstone course for this award. (Course also applies to TC2) OR
- HART 2368 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician This is the capstone course for this award. (Course also applies to TC2)
HART ELECTIVE (one course)* (Course also applies to TC2)
HART ELECTIVE (one course)* (Course also applies to TC2)
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE** This is a Core course.
* HART Electives must be selected from the following: HART 1303, HART 1351, HART 1356, HART 1394, HART 2334, HART 2342, HART 2343, HART 2345
** There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
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. and the Technician Level II Certificate in Air Conditioning.
- Sign up for Commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS