Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 2008-2009
   

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 Lone Star College-North Harris)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART1401Basic Electricity for HVAC4
ENGL1301Composition & Rhetoric I3
HART1407Refrigeration Principles4
   HUMA11301Introduction to the Humanities I3
SEMESTER TOTAL14
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
SPCH2 Elective3
    SOCI      1301 Principles of Sociology        3
HART1403Air Conditioning Control Principles4
HART1445Gas and Electric Heating4
SEMESTER TOTAL14
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
     HART      1441 Residential Air Conditioning       4
HART2445Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design4
HART2380Cooperative Education3
SEMESTER TOTAL11
 
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
MATH1314College Algebra3
ITSC1401Introduction to Computer4
     KINE Any Physical Activity        1
HART2442Commercial Refrigeration4
HART2449Heat Pumps 4
SEMESTER TOTAL16
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
    HART     2431Advanced Electricity         4
HART1491Special Topics4
HART32434Advanced A/C Controls OR4
      HART      2457 Specialized Commercial Refrigeration 
HART2441Commercial Air Conditioning  OR4
HART2443Industrial Air Conditioning 
SEMESTER TOTAL16
TOTAL Credit Hours for AAS Degree71

1 Meets multicultural requirement. 
2 Choose from SPCH 1311, 1315, or 1321 
3 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.

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HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION RESIDENTIAL SERVICING CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Lone Star College-North Harris)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART1401Basic Electricity for HVAC4
HART1407Refrigeration Principles4
HART1403Air Conditioning Control Principles4
HART1445Gas and Electrical Heating4
SEMESTER TOTAL16
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART1441Residential Air Conditioning4
HART2442Commercial Refrigeration4
HART2449Heat Pumps4
HART2445Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design4
SEMESTER TOTAL16
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART2431Advanced Electricity4
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 Lone Star College-North Harris)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART1401Basic Electricity for HVAC4
HART1407Refrigeration Principles4
HART1403Air Conditioning Control Principles4
HART     1445 Gas and Electric Heating       4
SEMESTER TOTAL16
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART 1441Residential Air Conditioning4
HART2443Industrial Air Conditioning4
HART2434Advanced A/C Controls4
HART1491Special Topics4
SEMESTER TOTAL16
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
HART2457Specialized Commercial Refrigeration4
HART2441Commercial Air Conditioning4
SEMESTER TOTAL12
TOTAL Credit Hours for
HVAC&R Commercial Servicing Certificate
40
NOTE: Capstone is ICE Commercial Exam

 

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5000 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands TX 77381-4356
Phone 832.813.6500