Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree — Oak Creek Campus
(Official WTCS title: Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology)
Program Code: 10-601-1
This curriculum goes into effect starting with the summer 2008 semester.
This page was last updated in July 2007.
Overview — Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology is an associate degree program directed at meeting the need for technically trained personnel in sales, system design and layout, and supervision of equipment installation, maintenance and servicing. The program provides the necessary background in mathematics, drafting, electricity and thermodynamics. You may take portions of the technical course HVAC2-116 Refrigeration 2, off campus for co-op credit if employment opportunities arise and the employer and instructor agree.
Career Outlook — There is a constant demand for comfort systems, and trained air conditioning and refrigeration technicians are sought to operate and maintain these systems. Graduates of this program often obtain work as sales representatives, sales engineers, air conditioning technicians, refrigeration technicians, system supervisors, system designers and system design technicians.
Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — When you graduate from the program, potential employers will expect you to:
- Read construction and mechanical drawings
- Know about air conditioning system operations
- Understand pneumatic and electrical control systems
- Troubleshoot refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- Complete layout drawings for HVAC systems
Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:
- A high school diploma or GED
- Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through an admissions assessment
- One year of high school-level algebra
In addition, high school courses in mechanical drafting and electricity are desirable. You should have a high mechanical aptitude and be able to work in enclosed areas. People skills, manual dexterity, and the ability to analyze equipment operation are also important.
Future Opportunities — As a graduate of this program, you may wish to pursue a four-year degree in HVAC engineering, or become an apprentice in the refrigeration or HVAC fields.
This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Possible Careers:
Air Conditioning Technician
Refrigeration Technician Sales
Engineer Sales Representative
System Design Technician
System Designer
System Supervisor
Related Programs:
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating
Appliance Technician
Apprenticeship programs
Fluid Power Maintenance
Preparatory Plumbing
For more information, call 414-571-4500.
Curriculum effective 2008-2009.
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TECHNICAL STUDIES |
Credits |
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( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students |
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(1) |
HVAC-109 |
Introduction to the HVAC Industry |
1 |
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(1) |
HVAC2-110 |
Air Conditioning Fundamentals |
3 |
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HVAC2-113 |
Electrical Fundamentals |
3 |
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HVAC2-132 |
Architectural and Mechanical Fundamentals |
4 |
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(2) |
HVAC2-114 |
Electrical Controls and Systems ‡ |
4 |
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(2) |
HVAC2-115 |
Refrigeration 1 ‡ |
4 |
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(2) |
HVAC2-120 |
Heating Systems 1 |
3 |
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(2) |
WELD-144 |
Welding Fundamentals for HVAC |
2 |
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(3) |
HVAC2-116 |
Refrigeration 2 ‡ |
4 |
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(3) |
HVAC2-121 |
Heating Systems 2 ‡ |
4 |
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(3) |
HVAC2-146 |
Digital Energy Management Systems ‡ |
2 |
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(4) |
HVAC2-125 |
Control Application and Circuits ‡ |
4 |
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(4) |
HVAC2-126 |
Air Conditioning Systems ‡ |
3 |
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(4) |
HVAC2-144
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Servicing and Troubleshooting Refrigeration and Air Conditioning ‡ |
3 |
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GENERAL STUDIES |
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ECON-195 |
Economics |
3 |
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ENG-151 and |
Communication Skills 1 ‡ |
3 |
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ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
3 |
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OR |
ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course |
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MATH-113 |
College Technical Mathematics 1A |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series MATH course |
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NATSCI-169 |
Energy in Nature, Technology and Society |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series NATSCI course |
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PSYCH-199 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series PSYCH course |
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SOCSCI-197 |
Contemporary American Society |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series HIST or SOCSCI course |
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ELECTIVE COURSES: Three Credits Required (Suggestions listed below) |
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GENST-103 |
College Success Strategies |
2 |
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MATH-114 |
Technical Mathematics 1B ‡ |
4 |
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PHYED-210 |
An Active Approach to Wellness and Fitness |
3 |
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WELDTC-101 |
Welding Theory 1 |
2 |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 68 |
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Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
‡ Prerequisite Required.
NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
For course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
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