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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrig
Award:
Three-Semester Diploma
Total Credits for Award:
49.00
Description:
Minneapolis College's Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Program will train you to diagnose problems, perform repairs and conduct maintenance on residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems. You will learn diagnostic and repair procedures for HVAC 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.
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 |
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 1020
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Trade Tools and Test Instruments
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2.00
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HVAC 1025
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Interpreting Schematic Drawings
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2.00
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HVAC 1030
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Service Procedures for HVAC and R Technicians
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1.00
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HVAC 1035
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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 any MnTC Goal Area
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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17.00
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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 |
2.00 |
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HVAC 1105
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Refrigeration Management
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2.00
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HVAC 1110
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Electric Motors and Motor Controls
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3.00
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HVAC 1115
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HVAC and R Controls
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3.00
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HVAC 1120
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HVAC Design
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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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15.00
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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 2105
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HVAC and R Internship 1
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1.00
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HVAC 2110
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Heat Pumps
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2.00
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HVAC 2115
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Indoor Air Quality
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3.00
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HVAC 2120
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Gas-Fired Furnaces
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3.00
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HVAC 2125
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Oil-Fired Furnaces
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1.00
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HVAC 2130
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Central Air Conditioners
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2.00
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HVAC 2140
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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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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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17.00
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General Education Courses (9 Credits):
To complete the Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Diploma, students are required to successfully complete nine credits of General Education coursework. *This coursework must be selected from at least two of the MnTC Goal Areas.
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.