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Heating,Ventilation,AirConditioning/Refrigeration(HVAC/R)Emphasis
Construction Technologies Degree – Associate of Applied Science
The AAS degree in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and
refrigeration trains technicians to design and maintain complex
heating, cooling and refrigeration systems in structures of all
sizes and functions, from homes to casino resort hotels. The
HVAC/R program combines classroom instruction with hands-
on practice and provides industry upgrade training on an on-
going basis.
DegreeOutcomes
Students completing the degreewill:
• Fulfill the requirements of the Associate of Applied Science.
• Demonstrate competency in their specified emphasis.
Emphasis Outcomes
Students completing the emphasis will:
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of HVAC/R
principles and applications and the skills to work safely and
efficiently in the HVAC industry.
• Design residential and commercial HVAC/R systems.
• Gain knowledge and practical skills to troubleshoot and repair
residential and commercial HVAC/R systems.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
English/Communications 6 credits
Human Relations 3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Recommended: MATH 108
Science 3 credits
Social Science/Humanities 3 credits
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 21 Credits
Core Requirements
AIT 110 General Industrial Safety. ...................................1
BI 101 Introduction to Building Codes. ..........................3
CONS 120 Print Reading and Specification..........................3
Total Core Requirements 7 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
AC 102 Refrigeration Theory...........................................3
AC 107 Electrical and Controls for HVAC..........................6
AC 121 Sheet Metal I. .....................................................3
AC 150 Basic Refrigeration Servicing. .............................6
ENRG 130 Introduction to Solar Energy...............................3
Choose one of the following:
AC 106 Residential Gas Heating................................... (6)
– or –
AC 200 Commercial Refrigeration I. ............................. (6)
Total Emphasis Requirements 27 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose six credits from the following:
AC 111 Heat Pumps. .................................................... (3)
AC 122 Sheet Metal II. ................................................. (3)
AC 210 Boiler Operation and Maintenance. ................. (3)
AC 295 Internship HVAC Career.................................... (3)
CONS 121 Principles of Construction Estimating. ............. (3)
ENRG 142 Solar Thermal Technologies. ............................ (3)
Any other AC courses not listed
Total Elective Requirements 6 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 61 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Emphasis AC 102 Refrigeration Theory 3
Emphasis AC 107 Electrical & Controls for HVAC 6
Core AIT 110 General Industrial Safety 1
Core CONS 120 Print Reading & Specification 3
Quantitative Reasoning MATH 108 Math for Technicians 3
Total 16
2nd Semester
Emphasis AC 121 Sheet Metal I 3
Core BI 101 Introduction to Building Codes 3
Communications ENG 107 Technical Communications I 3
Emphasis ENRG 130 Introduction to Solar Energy 3
Science PHYS 100 Introductory Physics 3
Total 15
Second Year Course # Title Credits
3rd Semester
Elective Choose from list 3
U.S. and Nevada
Constitutions Elective 3
Emphasis AC 150 Basic Refrigeration Servicing 6
English ENG 101 Composition I 3
Total 15
4th Semester
Elective Choose from list 3
Social Science/ Diversity AAD 201 History of the Built Environment 3
Emphasis AC 106 or
AC 200
Residential Gas Heating
Commercial Refrigeration I 6
Human Relations CE 201 Workplace Readiness 3
Total 15
Degree Total 61
Recommended program prerequisites:
ENG 090 or 097 or qualifying ACCUPLACER score
MATH 093 or qualifying ACCUPLACER score