Technical Studies, Specialization in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (718-02) Associate of Applied Science Degree

Possible Career Opportunities

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Fall I

• ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
• AIR 134 - Circuits and Controls I (4 credits)
• AIR 171 - Refrigeration I (6 credits)
• AIR 181 - Planning and Estimating I (2 credits)
• SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)

Spring I

• MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics (3 credits) or
• MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning (3 credits) or
• MTH 161 - Precalculus I (3 credits)

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• — xx1 - Wellness (1 credit)
• — xx3 - Social Science (3 credits)
• AIR 154 - Heating Systems I (3 credits)

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• Select six-credits

• ITE 119 - Information Literacy (3 credits)
• ITE 120 - Principles of Information Systems (3 credits)
• ELE 150 - A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals (3 credits)
• BUS 100 - Introduction to Business (3 credits)
• BUS 111 - Principles of Supervision I (3 credits)
• BUS 117 - Leadership Development (3 credits)
• BUS 165 - Small Business Management (3 credits)

Fall II

• AIR 176 - Air Conditioning (6 credits)
• AIR 210 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Analysis (3 credits)
• AIR 240 - Direct Digital Controls I (DDC I) (3 credits)
• AIR 297 - Cooperative Education (3 credits)

Spring II

• — xx3 - Humanities (3 credits)
• AIR 155 - Heating Systems II (3 credits)
• AIR 158 - Mechanical Codes (2 credits)
• AIR 235 - Heat Pumps (3 credits)
• AIR 297 - Cooperative Education (3 credits)

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• Select three-credits

• ITE 119 - Information Literacy (3 credits)
• ITE 120 - Principles of Information Systems (3 credits)
• ELE 150 - A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals (3 credits)
• BUS 100 - Introduction to Business (3 credits)
• BUS 111 - Principles of Supervision I (3 credits)
• BUS 117 - Leadership Development (3 credits)
• BUS 165 - Small Business Management (3 credits)

Total Minimum Credits 64

Program Information (STEM)

For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@vpcc.edu