Air Conditioning - Refrigeration Mechanics

Certificate in Applied Science

24 Credit Hours

The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics program prepares students for an entry- level position in the residential and light commercial heating and air conditioning field.

Major Requirements

ACR 106	Basic Electricity for HVAC-R	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course includes a basic study of electricity including Ohm’s Law and series and parallel circuits as they relate to heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.Learn More

ACR 108	Refrigeration Fundamentals	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is an introduction to the principles of refrigeration.Learn More

ACR 109	Tools and Service Techniques II	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course is an advanced study of tools and service equipment used in the installation and repair of HVAC equipment.Learn More

ACR 111	Gas Heating Principles	3
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:3 This course is the study of residential and commercial gas burners and their components.Learn More Prerequisites ACR 106

ACR 120	Basic Air Conditioning	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is the study of various types of air conditioning equipment including electrical components, schematics and service to refrigeration circuits.Learn More Prerequisites ACR 106 and ACR 108 and ACR 109

ACR 150	Basic Sheet Metal	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers the tools and procedures required in the fabrication of ductwork.Learn More Prerequisites ACR 111 and ACR 120

ACR 210	Heat Pumps	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is a study of theory and operational principles of the heat pump.Learn More Prerequisites ACR 106 and ACR 108 and ACR 109

ACR 224	Codes and Ordinances	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers instruction on how to reference appropriate building codes and ordinances where they apply to the installation of heating and air conditioning.Learn More Prerequisites ACR 111 and ACR 120

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Admission Requirements

Students who are at least 18 years old and have acceptable scores from the SAT, ACT or placement test can be admitted into this program without a high school diploma or GED.