General Technology

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


First Semester - Fall

 

ACR 106

Basic Electricity for HVAC/R

4

 

ACR 107

Wiring Diagrams

2

Total 6


Second Semester - Spring

 

ACR 101

Fundamentals of Refrigeration

5

 

ACR 102

Tools and Service Techniques

3

Total 8


Third Semester - Summer

 

ACR 110

Heating Fundamentals

4

 

ACR 120

Basic Air Conditioning

4

Total 8


Fourth Semester - Fall

 

ACR 131

Commercial Refrigeration

4

 

ACR 221

Residential Load Calculations

2

 

ACR 224

Codes and Ordinances

2

Total 8


Fifth Semester - Spring

 

ACR 201

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

3

 

ACR 210

Heat Pumps

4

 

IDS 201

Leadership Development

3

Total 10


Sixth Semester - Summer

 

CPT 101

Introduction to Computers

3

 OR

EGR 110

Introduction to Computer Environment

3

 

EEM 140

National Electrical Code

3

 

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

Total 9


Seventh Semester - Fall

 

MAT 170

Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I

3

Total 3


Eighth Semester - Spring

 

SPC 205

Public Speaking

3

 OR

SPC 209

Interpersonal Communication

3

Total 3


Ninth Semester - Summer

EET 113

Electrical Circuits I

4

IMT 163

Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications

3

 

ECO 210

Macroeconomics

3

 

PSY 110

Applied Psychology

3

 OR

PSY 201

General Psychology

3

Total 13


Tenth Semester - Fall

EEM 131

Solid State Devices

4

Total 4

*These courses may be substituted as a group for a different technical subject area of at least 12 semester credit hours, which must be approved by your advisor.