LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Heating, AC & Refrigeration
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0161 (Effective Fall 2000 - Summer 2005)
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration technicians (HVAC/R) 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. HVAC/R
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. HVAC/R
technicians are employed by HVAC/R 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 course work in
mathematics. For information on how to fulfill all general education
requirements, see page 23.
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 23 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement. Course work may be needed.)
CHOICE 2: Technical Related 7-8 Credits
BLDT 103 Structural Blueprint Reading 4
BLDT 121 Residential Framing 4
BLDT 281 International 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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