General Technology

Associate in Occupational Technology
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Course Display Career Path
Credit Requirements: 60-84 Semester Credit Hours

The General Technology major allows students to select course work necessary to become multiskilled technicians. In addition to completing the College’s core curriculum, students also complete course work in at least two technical areas. The following are examples of various career paths available. The secondary paths may be substituted for courses in other programs’ primary path. Interested students should talk with their advisors.

For entry into this program the student must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and take the College’s placement test or meet the College’s SAT or ACT requirements. Automotive Technology students must have a valid driver’s license.

Recommended Sequence of Courses



 

CPT 101

Introduction to Computers

3

 OR

EGR 110

Introduction to Computer Environment

3

 

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

 

IDS 201

Leadership Development

3

 OR

ELE HUM

Select one course from the Humanities Electives

3

 

MAT 170

Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I

3

 

ECO 210

Macroeconomics

3

 OR

PSY 110

Applied Psychology

3

 OR

PSY 201

General Psychology

3

 

SPC 205

Public Speaking

3

 OR

SPC 209

Interpersonal Communication

3


Primary Path

 

ACR 101

Fundamentals of Refrigeration

5

 

ACR 102

Tools and Service Techniques

3

 

ACR 106

Basic Electricity for HVAC/R

4

 

ACR 107

Wiring Diagrams

2

 

ACR 110

Heating Fundamentals

4

 

ACR 120

Basic Air Conditioning

4

 

ACR 210

Heat Pumps

4


Secondary Path

 

EEM 131

Solid State Devices

4

 

EEM 140

National Electrical Code

3

 

EET 113

Electrical Circuits I

4

 

IMT 163

Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications

3


Additional Requirements

 

ACR 131

Commercial Refrigeration

4

 

ACR 221

Residential Load Calculations

2

 

ACR 224

Codes and Ordinances

2

For Humanities Electives, see page B-3.