The Air Conditioning Technology degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skill required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.
Program Entry Requirements:
| Minimum Age Required: | 16 |
| High School Diploma or GED Required? | Yes |
Minimum Test Scores: [COMPASS]
| Reading | 79 |
| English | 62 |
| Algebra |
37 |
| General Education Core | |||
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| Area I - Language Arts and Communication |
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ENGL 1101 |
Composition and Rhetoric |
3 | |
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Area II - Social and Behavioral Sciences |
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Select from Area II | 3 | |
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Area III - Science and Mathematics
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MATH1100 |
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning |
3 | |
| MATH1101 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 | |
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MATH1111 |
College Algebra |
3 |
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Area IV - Humanities and Fine Arts |
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Select from Area IV |
3 | |
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Program-Specific Requirements |
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General Core Elective | 3 | |
| Total General Education Hours |
15 |
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| Occupational Courses | ||
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
| COMP1000 | Introduction to Microcomputers | 3 |
| AIRC1005 |
Refrigeration Fundamentals |
4 |
| AIRC1010 |
Refrigeration Principles and Practices |
4 |
| AIRC1020 |
Refrigeration Systems Components |
4 |
| AIRC1030 |
HVACR Electrical Fundamentals |
4 |
| AIRC1040 |
HVACR Electrical Motors |
4 |
| AIRC1050 |
HVACR Electrical Components and Controls |
4 |
| AIRC1060 |
Air Conditioning Systems Application and Installation |
4 |
| AIRC1070 |
Gas Heat |
4 |
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AIRC1080 |
Heat Pumps and Related Systems |
4 |
| AIRC1090 |
Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems |
4 |
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Course Electives - Choose a minimum of 8 Credits |
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AIRC 2005 |
Design and Application of Light Commercial Air Conditioning |
3 |
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AIRC 2010 |
Light Commercial Air Conditioning Control Systems |
3 |
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AIRC 2020 |
Light Commercial Air Conditioning Systems Operation |
5 |
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AIRC 2040 |
Residential Systems Design |
5 |
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AIRC 2050 |
Georgia State and Local Residential Air Conditioning Codes |
3 |
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AIRC 2060 |
Air Distribution Systems for Residential Air Conditioning |
3 |
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AIRC 2070 |
Commercial Refrigeration Design |
3 |
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AIRC 2080 |
Commercial Refrigeration Application |
5 |
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AIRC 2090 |
Troubleshooting and Servicing Commercial Refrigeration |
3 |
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Occupational Course Hours: |
51 |
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Total Hours: |
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66 |
Program Length: 4 Semesters