Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - Associate of Applied Science Degree

Code: F_AAS_HVA
Campus: Larimer

This program provides training in basic through advanced heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Other topics in the program include: basic electricity and electrical components for HVACR, refrigerant tubing, fabrication, soldering, brazing and trouble shooting, plus residential and commercial heating, hot water heating, industrial controls, advanced troubleshooting, customer service, teamwork and communication.

All courses applied to the degree or certificate must be completed with a grade of "C" or above.

Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who place in ENG 090 (or above), and MAT 099 (or above), and REA 090 may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a faculty member before registering for courses in this program of study.

Required Courses

Credits

CON 130 Blueprint Reading

2

HVA 101 Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

4

HVA 102 Basic Refrigeration

4

HVA 103 Basic Electricity

3

HVA 104 Electrical Components for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

4

HVA 122 Commercial Refrigeration

4

HVA 123 Air Conditioning

4

HVA 124 Advanced Air Conditioning

4

HVA 201 Heating for Commercial Applications

3

HVA 202 Troubleshooting and Customer Service

3

HVA 203 Industrial Controls

3

HVA 247 Hot Water Heating Systems

4

HVA 280 Internship

1

MTE 110 Manufacturing Communication and Teamwork OR SPE 125 Interpersonal Communications

3

Total Required Credits

46

Required General Education Courses

Credits

ENG 131 Technical Writing I

3

MAT 107 Career Mathematics

3

PHY 105 Conceptual Physics

4

General Studies Elective*

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences or Arts and Humanities Elective*

3

Total Required General Education Credits

16

Total Required Credits for A.A.S. Degree

62

Note:

* Electives must be selected from the Approved General Education Electives List for the A.A.S. Degree.