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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrig
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
70.00
Description:
Minneapolis College'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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GOAL AREA(S)
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HVAC 1000
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Refrigeration Fundamentals
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2
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HVAC 1005
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Basic Electricity
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2
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HVAC 1015
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OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training
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2
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HVAC 1020
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Trade Tools and Test Instruments
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2
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HVAC 1025
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Interpreting Schematic Drawings
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2
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HVAC 1030
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Service Procedures for HVAC and R Technicians
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1
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HVAC 1035
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HVAC Sheet Metal
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3
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General Education
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Choose any course(s) from any of the MnTC Goal Areas*
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3
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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17
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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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GOAL AREA(S)
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HVAC 1100
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Copper Fabrication
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2
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HVAC 1105
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Refrigeration Management
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2
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HVAC 1110
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Electric Motors and Motor Controls
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3
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HVAC 1115
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HVAC and R Controls
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3
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HVAC 1120
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HVAC Design
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2
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General Education
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Choose two courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas*
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6
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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18
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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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GOAL AREA(S)
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HVAC 2105
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HVAC and R Internship 1
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1
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HVAC 2110
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Heat Pumps
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2
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HVAC 2115
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Indoor Air Quality
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3
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HVAC 2120
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Gas-Fired Furnaces
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3
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HVAC 2125
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Oil-Fired Furnaces
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1
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HVAC 2130
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Central Air Conditioners
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2
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HVAC 2140
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Residential Boilers
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2
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General Education
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Choose any course from any MnTC Goal Areas*
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3
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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17
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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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GOAL AREA(S)
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HVAC 2205
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Commercial Refrigeration
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4
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HVAC 2210
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Supermarket Refrigeration
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2
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HVAC 2215
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HVACR Internship 2
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1
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HVAC 2220
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Commercial Air Conditioners
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4
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HVAC 2225
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Commercial Ice Machines
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2
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HVAC 2235
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HVAC Rooftop Systems
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2
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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
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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18
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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.
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.