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.
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First Semester - Fall |
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Basic Electricity for HVAC/R |
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Wiring Diagrams |
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Total 6 |
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Second Semester - Spring |
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Fundamentals of Refrigeration |
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Tools and Service Techniques |
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Total 8 |
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Third Semester - Summer |
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Heating Fundamentals |
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Basic Air Conditioning |
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Total 8 |
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Fourth Semester - Fall |
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Commercial Refrigeration |
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Residential Load Calculations |
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Codes and Ordinances |
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Total 8 |
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Fifth Semester - Spring |
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance |
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Heat Pumps |
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Leadership Development |
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Total 10 |
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Sixth Semester - Summer |
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Introduction to Computers |
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Introduction to Computer Environment |
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English Composition I |
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Total 6 |
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Seventh Semester - Fall |
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Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I |
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Total 3 |
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Eighth Semester - Spring |
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Public Speaking |
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Interpersonal Communication |
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Total 3 |
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Ninth Semester - Summer |
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Electrical Circuits I |
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Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications |
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Macroeconomics |
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Applied Psychology |
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General Psychology |
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Total 10 |
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Tenth Semester - Fall |
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Solid State Devices |
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Principles of Management |
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Total 7 |
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*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.