Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Degree(s):

Certificate(s):

The heating ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration associate of applied science degree prepares the individual for a technical service career in residential or light commercial/industrial environmental systems. The student will study the mechanical and electrical/electronic systems involved in contemporary environmental controls. The academic requirements of the program provides for a foundation for continued studies should the student decide to pursue his or her education or training.

The HVAC&R; certificate program prepares the individual for basic, entry-level employment in the residential or light commercial heating and air-conditioning service industry. The essentials of the mechanical and electrical systems of contemporary air-conditioning and heating systems are addressed throughout the program.

The general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges and universities. Contact a counselor, or faculty member at any of the colleges for specific information and to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses.


HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION
Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep
(degree offered at North Harris College)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART1401Basic Electricity for HVAC4
ENGL1301Composition & Rhetoric I3
HART1407Refrigeration Principles4
TECM1303Technical Mathematics3
SEMESTER TOTAL14
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
SPCH1 Elective3
HART1403Air Conditioning Control Principles4
HART1441Residential Air Conditioning4
HART1445Gas and Electric Heating4
SEMESTER TOTAL15
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART2445Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design4
HART2431Advanced Electricity4
SEMESTER TOTAL8
 
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
CHEM1405Introductory Chemistry 4
Elective Social/Behavioral Science3
HART2442Commercial Refrigeration4
HART2449Heat Pumps 4
HART2434Advanced A/C Controls4
SEMESTER TOTAL19
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART21291Special Topics2
HART2380Cooperative Education3
HART2436Air Conditioning Troubleshooting4
HART2443Industrial Air Conditioning4
HUMA31301Introduction to the Humanities I3
SEMESTER TOTAL16
TOTAL Credit Hours for AAS Degree72
1 Choose from SPCH 1311, 1315, or 1321
2 The capstone experience is completed by taking a departmental
exit exam. It is strongly suggested to take one of the following professional exams: ARI/GAMA: Competency Exam in Residential Air Conditioning Service; ICE: Certification in Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning Service; or Technician Certification Exam.
3 Meets multicultural requirement. 
* Students must meet Math competency

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HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION RESIDENTIAL SERVICING CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at North Harris College)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART1401Basic Electricity for HVAC4
HART1407Refrigeration Principles4
HART1403Air Conditioning Control Principles4
HART1441Residential Air Conditioning4
SEMESTER TOTAL16
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART2431Advanced Electricity4
HART2442Commercial Refrigeration4
HART2449Heat Pumps4
HART1445Gas and Electric Heating4
SEMESTER TOTAL16
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART2445Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design4
HART12380Cooperative Education3
SEMESTER TOTAL7
TOTAL Credit Hours for
HVAC & R Residential Servicing Certificate
39
1 Capstone course is HART 2380. It is strongly suggested to take one of the following professional exams: ARI/GAMA: Competency Exam in Residential Air Conditioning Service; ICE: Certification in Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning Service; or Technician Certification Exam.

 

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HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION COMMERCIAL SERVICING CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at North Harris College)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART1401Basic Electricity for HVAC4
HART1407Refrigeration Principles4
HART1403Air Conditioning Control Principles4
HART1441Residential Air Conditioning4
SEMESTER TOTAL16
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART1445Gas and Electric Heating4
HART2436Air Conditioning Troubleshooting4
HART2441Commercial Air Conditioning4
HART2457Specialized Commercial Refrigeration4
SEMESTER TOTAL16
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART2434Advanced A/C Controls4
HART2443Industrial Air Conditioning4
HART1291Special Topics2
SEMESTER TOTAL10
TOTAL Credit Hours for
HVAC & R Commercial Servicing Certificate
42
NOTE: Capstone is ICE Commercial Exam

 

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Houston TX 77073-3499
Phone 281.618.5400