LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Heat & Air Cond/Building Maint
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0836 (Effective Fall 2002 - Summer 2007)
Students in this program may select either the Heating, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration specialty (HVAC/R) or the Building Maintenance specialty. HVAC/R
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. Building
maintenance technicians must have most of these same skills in addition to being
able to maintain the aesthetic and structural integrity of buildings. They may
also be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of mechanical, plumbing, and
electrical equipment, as well as grounds-keeping. They should be versatile
enough to do routine painting, drywall, plastering, woodworking, pool
maintenance, as well as some custodial work. Both of the above 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 others, and
understand all aspects of the construction trade. Employment opportunities vary
with each specialty.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section for
skills assessment and advising information.
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. See the
General Education Core Requirements section for information on how to fulfill
these requirements.
INFORMATION
Contact the Construction and Maintenance Technologies Department, Gannon
Vocational-Technical Center, Room 1380, telephone number (517) 483-1336.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 39 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 211 Schematics 3
HVAC 220 Heating II 4
HVAC 221 Introduction to Hydronics 3
HVAC 230 Air Conditioning II 4
HVAC 240 Refrigeration I 4
HVAC 241 Refrigeration II 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 32 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 the General Education Core
Requirement section on how to fulfill this mathematics
requirement. Course work may be needed.)
CHOICE 2: Specialty (Choose one subchoice) 20 Credits
Subchoice 2A: HVAC/R Technician
BLDT 103 Structural Blueprint Reading 4
BLDT 121 Residential Framing 4
HVAC 201 Mechanical Code 4
HVAC 231 Heat Pump 3
HVAC 250 Pneumatic Control 3
HVAC 251 Fund of Direct Digital Control 2
Subchoice 2B: Building Maintenance Technician
BLDT 101 Basic Woodworking (See Note 1) 2
BLDT 121 Residential Framing 4
BLDT 126 Interior Carpentry 4
BLDT 132 General Home Maintenance 2
ELTE 112 Basic Wiring Installation (See Note 2) 2
HORT 105 Pest/Problem Ornamental Plants 3
LAND 133 Home Landscape Maintenance 3
MINIMUM TOTAL 71
NOTES:
1. Students who have experience in woodworking may be able to take an
individual project lab course (BLDR 110 or BLDR 112) in place of BLDT 101.
2. Students who have taken HVAC 110 - Applied Electricity I will be able to
waive the prerequisite to ELTE 112 by contacting an advisor in the
Architecture and Land Planning Department for approval.
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 221
HVAC 105 HVAC 120 HVAC 230 HVAC 241
HVAC 110 HVAC 130 HVAC 240 Lim. Ch. 1
Lim. Ch. 1 HVAC 211 Lim. Ch. 1 Lim. Ch. 2
Lim. Ch. 2 Lim. Ch. 1 Lim. Ch. 2 Lim. Ch. 2
Lim. Ch. 2 Lim. Ch. 2 Lim. Ch. 2
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