Effective Fall 2024
- School of Engineering Technologies
- Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
- More Information about Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology
The curriculum provides knowledge and hands-on application in the air conditioning, hydronic heating, temperature and humidity control air circulation, duct and pipe system design and layout, thermostats, ventilating equipment, HVAC controls, and piping practices. Students learn to install, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in the lab courses. The combination of lab practice and theory prepares students for employment and advancement in today's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry.
Career Opportunities
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration equipment technician, estimator, sales representative, air conditioning technician, industrial physical plant maintenance, and environmental control specialist.
Recommended High School Subjects
Two years of algebra and one year of science, preferably physics. Students should also be encouraged to take career and technical courses in HVAC, basic electrical or plumbing, if available.
Special Equipment Needs
See program Tool List for major.
Laptop Computer Required
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- Intel Core i7 (12th generation) or AMD Ryzen 7 processor (recommended).
- 16+ GB RAM (required); 32+ GB RAM (recommended).
- 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended).
- Wired Connection – Gigabit Ethernet (recommended).
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Remediation Strategies
All incoming students must meet placement requirements in math. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in the College Catalog (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/admissions-policy).
Transfer Procedures
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should be able to:- complete competent technical work in a variety of heating, cooling, plumbing, and refrigeration fields while applying safety and code standards.
- identify and demonstrate correct use of tools, materials, and equipment used in the trade.
- read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to proficiently install and troubleshoot equipment.
- apply industry standard practices when designing, installing, and troubleshooting HVAC equipment.
- install, service, and repair hydronic heating systems, air conditioning systems, heat pump systems, refrigeration systems, and plumbing systems.
- install and troubleshoot residential and commercial electrical, pneumatic, and electronic HVAC control systems.
- apply basic knowledge of airflow, ventilation, and energy conservation concepts in the design of systems using modern building design and solar energy technology.
- demonstrate knowledge of various fuels and energy producing applications as they relate to the HVAC system.
- estimate the cost of an installation, design, and repair of HVAC equipment and systems.
- demonstrate an awareness of, and respect for, customer/employer relations.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
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| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 | .50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| ACR116 | Introduction to Refrigeration | 4 | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| PLH113 | Mechanical Systems Design & Operation | 4 | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| ACR152 | Fundamentals of HVAC Electrical Controls | 4 | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| MTH123 | Technical Algebra & Trigonometry I | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
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| MTH181 | College Algebra & Trigonometry I | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 | ||||||
| Second Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ACR236 | Air Conditioning Systems I | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ACR239 | Residential HVAC System Design | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ACR253 | Advanced Controls for HVAC | 4 | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| PLH233 | Basic Heating Systems | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| ACR103 | HVAC Print Reading & Automated Design | 2 | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | ||||||
| Third Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ACR249 | Advanced HVAC System Service | 3 | 1 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| ACR251 | Warm-Air Heating & Duct Design | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| PLH245 | Hydronic Heating Systems | 4 | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| PLH220 | Mechanical Estimating | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| CSC124 | Information, Technology & Society | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 | ||||||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ACR221 | Refrigeration Applications - Commercial Installation/Service | 4 | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| PLH223 | Mechanical Systems | 4 | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| ARP | Core Arts Perspective | 3 | S | ARP | |||
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| AAP | Core Applied Arts Perspective | 3 | S | AAP | |||
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| CDP | Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective | 3 | S | CDP | |||
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| HIP | Core Historical Perspective | 3 | S | HIP | |||
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| SSP | Core Social Science Perspective | 3 | S | SSP | |||
| PHS103 | Physics Survey | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
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| SCI100 | Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| ENL201 | Technical & Professional Communication | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 17 | ||||||
Additional Information
Students planning to continue in a bachelor-degree majors (HEV or BMS) should take MTH 181. New students planning to continue into a bachelor degree option should discuss their math placement with an adviser. Current students who have completed MTH123 and later determine to pursue a bachelor degree should speak to an adviser to discuss bachelor-degree math requirements.
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