Heating and Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, AS

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Upon successful completion of the Heating and Air Conditioning - Refrigeration Associate in Science degree, the student demonstrates the skills, knowledge and training to service and repair heating and air conditioning equipment; ability to mechanically and electrically troubleshoot problems typically encountered in the industry; and completion of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refrigerant recovery exam for their certification.

Program Learning Outcomes

Student will be able to communicate with customers in a professional manner.
Student will be able to design, install, service, maintain, and troubleshoot residential and commercial HVAC systems.

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 28 units

HVACR 70A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Units: 2.5
HVACR 70B Intermediate Refrigeration Units: 2.5
HVACR 71A Air Conditioning Components and Circuits Units: 6
HVACR 71B Air Conditioning Troubleshooting Units: 6
HVACR 71C Air Conditioning Systems and Heat Pumps Units: 6
HVACR 72A Introduction to Residential Gas Heating Units: 2.5
HVACR 72B Commercial Gas Heating Devices Units: 2.5

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives

Area A

Complete 4 units selected from:

ELEC 30 Fundamentals of Electricity Units: 5
ELECT 11 AC and DC Network Analysis Units: 4
HVACR 71D Commercial Air Conditioning Design and Operation Units: 6

Area B

Complete 4 units selected from:

WELDING 10 Basic Welding for the Trades Units: 4
WELDING 98 Metal Trade Layout, Forming, and Fabrication Units: 5

Minimum Major Units Required: 36

Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

General Education

Complete the following general education pattern:

San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education Pattern Units: 27

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of major and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.

Minimum Degree Units Required: 63

For more information:

Contact the Technical Careers and Trades Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC)