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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrig
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
72.00
Description:
MCTC's Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program will train you to diagnose problems, perform repairs and conduct maintenance on residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) systems. You will learn diagnostic and repair procedures for HVACR equipment, and will be trained to fabricate sheet metal, copper, plastic and steel piping. Experienced instructors will prepare you to work with advanced electrical controls, heat recovery ventilators, air cleaning devices, sophisticated air measurement equipment and carbon monoxide testing instruments. You will receive thermal solar energy training as well.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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HVAC 1000
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Refrigeration Fundamentals
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2.00
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HVAC 1005
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Basic Electricity
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2.00
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HVAC 1015
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OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training
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2.00
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HVAC 1050
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Trade Tools and Test Instruments
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2.00
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HVAC 1250
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Interpreting Schematic Drawings
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2.00
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HVAC 2000
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Service Procedures for HVAC and R Technicians
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1.00
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HVAC 2650
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HVAC Sheet Metal
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3.00
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General Education
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Choose any course from MnTC Goal Area 1
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4.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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18.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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HVAC 1100
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Copper Fabrication
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2.00
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HVAC 1150
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Refrigeration Management
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2.00
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HVAC 1155
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Electric Motors and Motor Controls
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3.00
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HVAC 1300
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HVAC and R Controls
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3.00
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HVAC 2100
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HVAC Design
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2.00
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WELD 1105
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Welding for Related Trades
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2.00
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General Education
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Choose courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas and choose at least 3 credits from MnTC Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10
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4.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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18.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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HVAC 2010
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HVAC and R Internship 1
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1.00
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HVAC 2150
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Central Air Conditioners
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2.00
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HVAC 2250
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Heat Pumps
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2.00
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HVAC 2450
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Indoor Air Quality
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3.00
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HVAC 2500
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Gas-Fired Furnaces
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3.00
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HVAC 2550
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Oil-Fired Furnaces
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1.00
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HVAC 2600
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Residential Boilers
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2.00
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General Education
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Choose any course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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4.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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18.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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HVAC 2050
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HVACR Internship 2
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1.00
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HVAC 2200
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Commercial Air Conditioners
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4.00
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HVAC 2300
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Commercial Refrigeration
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4.00
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HVAC 2350
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Commercial Ice Machines
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2.00
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HVAC 2400
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HVAC Rooftop Systems
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2.00
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HVAC 2640
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Introduction to Solar Thermal Systems
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2.00
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General Education
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Choose any course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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18.00
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General Education Courses (15 Credits):
To complete the Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration A.A.S., students are required to successfully complete 15 credits of General Education coursework. This coursework must be selected from at least three of the MnTC Goal Areas. A minimum of three credits must be completed from Goal Area 1 and three credits from Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.