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Academics > All Programs > Air Conditioning Technology Degree
The Air Conditioning Technology 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.
Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required for admission. Age: 16 years or older Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Provisional Admission accepted.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | |
| Language Arts | |
| ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| Humanities (choose ONE class) | |
| ARTS 1101 Art Appreciation Explores the visual arts and the relationship to human needs and aspirations. Students investigate the value of art, themes in art, the elements and principles of composition, and the materials and processes used for artistic expression. Well- known works of visual art are explored. The course encourages student interest in the visual arts beyond the classroom.4318 | 3 |
| ENGL 2130 American Literature Emphasizes American literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. A survey of important works in American literature. Includes a variety of literary genres: short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and novels. Topics include literature and culture, essential themes and ideas, literature and history, and research skills. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| MUSC 1101 Music Appreciation Explores the formal elements of musical composition, musical form and style, and the relationship of music to historical periods. The course includes listening and analysis of well-known works of music. This course encourages student interest in musical arts beyond the classroom. 4377 | 3 |
| Math | |
| MATH 1111 College Algebra Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts.Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability or analytic geometry. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| OR | |
| MATH 1103 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning This course focuses on quantitative skills and reasoning in the context of experiences that students will be likely to encounter. The course emphasizes processing information in context from a variety of representations, understanding of both the information and the processing, and understanding which conclusions can be reasonably determined. Students will use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding. Topics covered in this course include: sets and set operations, logic, basic probability, data analysis, linear models, quadratic models, exponential and logarithmic models, geometry, and financial management.16366 | 3 |
| Social Sciences (choose ONE class) | |
| POLS 1101 American Government Emphasizes study of government and politics in the United States. The focus of the course will provide an overview of the Constitutional foundations of the American political processes with a focus on government institutions and political procedures. The course will examine the constitutional framework, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, public opinion, the media, interest groups, political parties, and the election process along with the three branches of government. In addition, this course will examine the processes of Georgia state government. Topics include: foundations of government, political behavior, and governing institutions.12370 | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 Introductory Psychology Introduces the major fields of contemporary psychology. Emphasis is on fundamental principles of psychology as a science. Topics include research design, the organization and operation of the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, thinking and intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychopathology and interventions, stress and health, and social psychology. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology Explores the sociological analysis of society, its culture, and structure. Sociology is presented as a science with emphasis placed on its methodology and theoretical foundations. Topics include basic sociological concepts, socialization, social interaction and culture, social groups and institutions, deviance and social control, social stratification, social change, and marriage and family. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| Choose ONE class from the following not previously taken: | |
| ARTS 1101 Art Appreciation Explores the visual arts and the relationship to human needs and aspirations. Students investigate the value of art, themes in art, the elements and principles of composition, and the materials and processes used for artistic expression. Well- known works of visual art are explored. The course encourages student interest in the visual arts beyond the classroom.4318 | 3 |
| ECON 1101 Principles of Economics Provides a description and analysis of economic operations in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of economic concepts and policies as they apply to everyday life. Topics include: basic economic principles; economic forces and indicators; capital and labor; price, competition, and monopoly; money and banking; government expenditures, federal and local; fluctuations in production, employment, and income; and United States economy in perspective.12372 | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 Literature and Composition Emphasizes the student*s ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly.Students analyze the form and content of literature in historical and philosophical contexts. Topics include reading and analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama; research; and writing about literature. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| ENGL 2130 American Literature Emphasizes American literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. A survey of important works in American literature. Includes a variety of literary genres: short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and novels. Topics include literature and culture, essential themes and ideas, literature and history, and research skills. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| HIST 2112 US History II Emphasizes the study of the social, cultural, and political history of the United States from 1865 to the beginning of the twenty-first century and will equip the student to better understand the problems and challenges of the contemporary world in relation to events and trends in modern American history. The course also provides an overview of the history of Georgia and the development of its constitution. Topics include: the Reconstruction Period; the great West, the new South, and the rise of the debtor; the Gilded Age; the progressive movement; the emergence of the U. S. in world affairs; the Roaring Twenties; the Great Depression; World War I; World War II; the Cold War and the 1950's; the Civil Rights Movement; the 1960's and 1970's; and America since 1980.12374 | 3 |
| MATH 1112 College Trigonometry Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using trigonometric concepts.Topics include trigonometric functions, properties of trigonometric functions, vectors and triangles, inverse of trigonometric functions and graphing of trigonometric functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, and complex numbers. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| MUSC 1101 Music Appreciation Explores the formal elements of musical composition, musical form and style, and the relationship of music to historical periods. The course includes listening and analysis of well-known works of music. This course encourages student interest in musical arts beyond the classroom. 4377 | 3 |
| PHSC 1111 Physical Science Introduces the fundamentals of classical physics, the solar system, and universe from a descriptive viewpoint. Topics include: mechanics, temperature and heat, waves, electricity and magnetism, and astronomy. Laboratory exercises supplement class work. Computer use is an integral part of class and laboratory assignments.12376 | 3 |
| POLS 1101 American Government Emphasizes study of government and politics in the United States. The focus of the course will provide an overview of the Constitutional foundations of the American political processes with a focus on government institutions and political procedures. The course will examine the constitutional framework, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, public opinion, the media, interest groups, political parties, and the election process along with the three branches of government. In addition, this course will examine the processes of Georgia state government. Topics include: foundations of government, political behavior, and governing institutions.12370 | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 Introductory Psychology Introduces the major fields of contemporary psychology. Emphasis is on fundamental principles of psychology as a science. Topics include research design, the organization and operation of the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, thinking and intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychopathology and interventions, stress and health, and social psychology. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology Explores the sociological analysis of society, its culture, and structure. Sociology is presented as a science with emphasis placed on its methodology and theoretical foundations. Topics include basic sociological concepts, socialization, social interaction and culture, social groups and institutions, deviance and social control, social stratification, social change, and marriage and family. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
| AIRC 1005 Refrigeration Fundamentals Introduces the basic concepts, theories, and safety regulations and procedures of refrigeration. Topics include an introduction to OSHA, safety, first aid, laws of thermodynamics, pressure and temperature relationships, heat transfer, the refrigerant cycle, refrigerant identification, and types of AC systems. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 1010 Refrigeration Principles & Practices This course introduces the student to basic refrigeration system principles and practices, and the major component parts of the refrigeration system. Topics include refrigeration tools, piping practices, service valves, leak testing, refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclamation, evacuation, charging, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 1020 Refrigeration Syst Components This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge and skills to install, test, and service major components of a refrigeration system. Topics include compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, service procedures, refrigeration systems and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 1030 HVACR Electrical Fundamentals This course provides an introduction to fundamental electrical concepts and theories as applied to the air conditioning industry. Topics include AC and DC theory, electric meters, electrical diagrams, distribution systems, electrical panels, voltage circuits, code requirements, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 1040 HVACR Electrical Motors This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for application and service of electric motors commonly used by the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Topics include diagnostic techniques, capacitors, installation procedures, types of electric motors, electric motor service, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 1050 HVACR Electrical Components & Control Provides instruction in identifying, installing, and testing commonly used electrical components in an air conditioning system. Topics include: pressure switches, transformers, other commonly used controls, diagnostic techniques, installation procedures, solid state controls, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 1060 Air Cond. System Application & Installation Provides instruction on the installation and service of residential air conditioning systems. Topics include: installation procedures, split-systems, add-on systems, packaged systems, system wiring, control circuits, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 1070 Gas Heat This course introduces principles of combustion and service requirements for gas heating systems. Topics include servicing procedures, electrical controls, piping, gas valves, venting, code requirements, principles of combustion, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 1090 Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems This course provides instruction on the troubleshooting and repair of major components of a residential air conditioning system. Topics include troubleshooting techniques, electrical controls, air flow, the refrigeration cycle, electrical servicing procedures, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 1080 Heat Pumps and Related Systems This course provides instruction on the principles, applications, and operation of a residential heat pump system. Topics include installation and servicing procedures, electrical components, geothermal ground source energy supplies, dual fuel, valves, and troubleshooting techniques. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| XXXX 1100 Electives 19378 | 11 |
| OCCUPATIONAL ELECTIVE COURSES | |
| AIRC 2005 Design & Application of Light Commercial Air Conditioning Continues in-depth instruction on components and functions of air conditioning systems with emphasis on design and application of light commercial air conditioning systems. Topics include: refrigeration piping, hydronic piping, pump sizing, commercial load design, air flow, codes, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 2010 Light Commercial Air Conditioning Control Systems Emphasizes the study of complex control systems on light commercial air conditioning systems. Topics include: pneumatic controls, electronic controls, electrical controls, mechanical controls, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 2020 Light Commercial Air Conditioning Systems Operation Provides in-depth study of the operation of light commercial air conditioning systems.Topics include:boiler operations, refrigeration components, energy management, codes, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 2040 Residential Systems Designs Presents advanced refrigeration and electrical skills and theories. Topics include: heat gain and heat loss, duct design, zone control, equipment selection, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 2050 GA State & Local Residential Air Conditioning Codes Presents advanced level residential air conditioning code concepts and theories. Topics include: local residential air conditioning codes, state residential air conditioning codes, gas piping, refrigeration piping, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 2060 Air Distribution Systems for Residential Air Conditioning Continues development of air systems concepts, theories, and skills. Emphasis will be placed on test and balance techniques and fan laws. Topics include: test and balance techniques, fan laws, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 2070 Commercial Refrigeration Design Provides an increased level of concepts and theory beyond ACT 102. Students are introduced to more design theory in commercial refrigeration. Topics include: refrigeration heat calculation, equipment selection, refrigeration piping, codes, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 2080 Commercial Refrigeration Application Introduces the application of fundamental theories and concepts of refrigeration. Emphasis will be placed on equipment application and installation procedures. Topics include: equipment application, installation procedures, cycle controls, energy management, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| AIRC 2090 Troubleshooting & Servicing Commercial Refrigeration Continues to provide experience in maintenance techniques in servicing light commercial refrigeration systems. Topics include: system clearing, troubleshooting procedures, replacement of components, and safety. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| *66 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation |
