NMC Code 654

The AAS in HVAC/R provides in-depth training and knowledge to those students who seek to have a well-balanced foundation of not only technical skills, but soft skills as well. Students completing this degree will find a wide range and availability of job opportunities. HVAC/R technicians have been in demand for installations, maintenance, repair, and support for industries ranging from private home owners to hospitals, manufacturers, and breweries. Technical training includes heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems for residential through commercial/industrial applications. The curriculum is designed by the industry and aligned with national competency standards (EPA certification). Focus is on hands-on training in our state-of-the-art facility. Information: (231) 995-2777.

Within this degree students will have the opportunity to earn the following: Mechanical Contractor License and EPA Certification.

Major Requirements

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
General Education Requirements
ENG 111	English Composition	4
Select one of the following:		3-4
BUS 231	Professional Communications
ENG 112	English Composition
ENG 220	Technical Writing
Any Group 1 Humanities course		3
Math Competency 1		4
Select one of the following:		4
ENV 117	Meteorology & Climatology
PHY 121	General Physics I
ENV 103	Earth Science
Any Group 1 Social Sciences course		3
Occupational Specialty Requirements
CAR 100	Introductory Craft Skills	2
ELE 107	Introduction to Electrical II	3
ELE 144	Advanced Electrical Studies I	3
ELE 147	Advan Electrical Studies II	3
EGY 145	Geothermal Technology	3
HVA 101	Introduction to HVAC/R	3
HVA 104	Introduction to HVAC/R II	3
HVA 120	Intermediate HVAC/R I	3
HVA 124	Intermediate HVAC/R II	3
HVA 130	Advanced HVAC/R I	3
HVA 136	EPA Certification	3
PLU 101	Introduction to Plumbing	3
PLU 105	Plumbing Components	3
PLU 121	Commercial Plumbing	3
Total Credits		62-63

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 Placement into MTH 122 Trigonometry or higher, or completion of MTH 121 College Algebra

Note: This program requires a minimum of 60 credits. Courses tested out or waived must be replaced with approved program electives.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Fall		Credits
ENG 111	English Composition	4
Social Science: Any Group 1 course		3
CAR 100	Introductory Craft Skills	2
HVA 101	Introduction to HVAC/R I	3
PLU 101	Introduction to Plumbing	3
	Credits	15
Spring
Select one of the following:		3-4
ENG 112	English Composition
ENG 220	Technical Writing
BUS 231	Professional Communications
ELE 107	Introduction to Electrical II	3
HVA 104	Introduction to HVAC/R II	3
HVA 120	Intermediate HVAC/R I	3
PLU 105	Plumbing Components (Spring only)	3
	Credits	15-16
Year 2
Fall
EGY 145	Geothermal Technology (Fall only)	3
ELE 144	Advanced Electrical Studies I	3
HVA 124	Intermediate HVAC/R II	3
PLU 121	Commercial Plumbing	3
	Credits	12
Spring
MTH 121	College Algebra	4
Select one of the following:		4
ENV 103	Earth Science
ENV 117	Meteorology & Climatology
PHY 121	General Physics I
Humanities: Any Group 1 course		3
HVA 130	Advanced HVAC/R I	3
HVA 136	Advanced HVAC/R II - EPA Certification	3
ELE 147	Advanced Electrical Studies II	3
	Credits	20
	Total Credits	62-63

The responsibility for determining the transferability of this degree and courses to another institution is the sole responsibility of the student.