LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0161 (Effective Fall 1999 - Summer 2004)
HVACR technicians work on systems that control temperature, humidity and air
quality of enclosed spaces. They are required to design, install, service and
maintain the various types of equipment used to control human comfort,
preservation of food products, critical medical supplies, and computer and
mechanical processes in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional
environments. HVACR technicians must have a strong mechanical aptitude, be
self-motivated, willing to accept challenges and have a structured approach to
problem solving. They should also have good communication skills, the ability
to work well with people and understand all aspects of the construction
trades. HVACR technicians are employed by HVACR contractors, hospitals,
schools, manufacturers, housing and apartment complexes, restaurants, food
stores, municipalities and government organizations.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific coursework in mathematics.
For information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page
22.
INFORMATION
Contact the Technology Careers Department, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center,
Room 136, telephone number (517) 483-1336.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 50 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
HVAC 100 Fundamentals of HVAC 3
HVAC 105 Sheet Metal Fabrication/Instal 2
HVAC 110 Applied Electricity I 2
HVAC 111 Applied Electricity II 2
HVAC 120 Heating I 4
HVAC 130 Air Conditioning I 4
HVAC 201 Mechanical Code 4
HVAC 211 Schematics 3
HVAC 220 Heating II 4
HVAC 221 Introduction to Hydronics 3
HVAC 230 Air Conditioning II 4
HVAC 231 Heat Pump 4
HVAC 240 Refrigeration I 4
HVAC 241 Refrigeration II 4
HVAC 250 Pneumatic Control 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 19 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 12 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area 3
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See page 22 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement)
CHOICE 2: Technical Related 7-8 Credits
BLDT 103 Structural Blueprint Reading 4
BLDT 121 Residential Framing 4
BLDT 281 BOCA/Uniform Code 3
CNCP 101 PC Applications for Technology 3
COOP 210 Cooperative Education (Tech) 3
WELD 100 Combination Welding 4
MINIMUM TOTAL 69
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
HVAC 100 HVAC 111 HVAC 220 HVAC 201
HVAC 105 HVAC 120 HVAC 230 HVAC 221
HVAC 110 HVAC 130 HVAC 240 HVAC 231
Lim.Ch. HVAC 211 Lim.Ch. HVAC 241
Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. HVAC 250
Lim.Ch.
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