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Engineering and Industrial Technology: TECHNICAL STUDIES

Associate of Applied Science Degree: Technical Studies

Construction Trades/Air Conditioning (718.04)

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Technical Studies: Construction Trades/Air Conditioning was developed in conjunction with the Tidewater Builders Association and local contractors to meet the needs of the Hampton Roads construction industry.


The Construction Trades/Air Conditioning program is designed to prepare students for careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) fields. The program consists of course work for those interested in employment as HVAC/R systems mechanics, project managers, sales, quality controls, and similar roles.


Many of the courses from the Certificate in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration may be applied toward this degree program.

 

SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START)
Course Number
Course Title
 Credits
Prerequisite
AIR 111
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls I
3
Co-req: AIR 121
AIR 121
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I
3
Co-req: AIR 111
AIR 154
Heating Systems I
3
Co-req: AIR 111
AIR 161
Heating, Air, and Refrigeration Calculations I
3
 
ENG 111
College Composition I
3
Placement
SDV 100
College Success Skills
1
 
 
            SEMESTER TOTAL
16
 
SEMESTER 2
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite
AIR 112
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls II
3
AIR 111
AIR 122
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II
3
AIR 121
AIR 165
Air Conditioning Systems I
3
AIR 161
AIR 206
Psychrometrics
3
AIR 121
IND 165
Principles of Industrial Technology I
4
 
  Health/Physical Education Elective1
2
 
                SEMESTER TOTAL
18
 
SEMESTER 3
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite
AIR 238
Advanced Troubleshooting and Service
3

AIR 112 and

AIR 122

AIR 297
Cooperative Education in HVAC
3
 
IND 146
Statistical Quality Control
3
 
SAF 125
Computer Applications for Technicians (or ITE 115)
4
 
  Social Science Elective1
3
 
                SEMESTER TOTAL
16
 
SEMESTER 4
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite
AIR 297
Cooperative Education in HVAC
3
 
ENG 131
Technical Report Writing
3
ENG 111
IND 137
Team Concepts and Problem Solving
3
 
  Humanities Elective1
3
 
  Math Elective1
3
Placement
  Social Science Elective1
3
 
                SEMESTER TOTAL
18
 
                TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS
68
 

 

1        Eligible courses are listed on page 28 in the 2011-2012 catalog.  See your academic

          advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

 


2011-2012 Catalog

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