CSN AAS Air Conditioning Technology: Central Plant Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Industry, Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/imactarea

CSN SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Applied Technology

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Air Conditioning Technology: Central Plant, AAS.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is designed to provide students with the optimal route to earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN AAS AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY: CENTRAL PLANT: DESCRIPTION

This program prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair central plant industrial heating and cooling systems. The program enables students to learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boilers, central plant equipment, and other related machinery. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and hands-on work in the laboratory or in the field. Along with core classes, academic skills emphasizing related math, science, and human relations components are stressed to help students prepare to meet challenges commonly found in the workplace.

Semester #1 (16-18 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3: MATH 104B - Applied Mathematics
English (General Education) - Credits 3-5:

ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 107 or ENG 110 or ENG 113

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 5: AC 102B - Introduction to HVAC Electrical Theory and Application
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 5: AC 103B - Introduction to HVAC Mechanical Theory and Application
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Semester #2 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 115 - Applied Communication
Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 3: ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 5: AC 106B - Residential Gas Heating
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 5: AC 110B - Intermediate HVAC Electrical Theory and Application
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Semester #3 (14.5 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3: ALS 101 - College Success
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 1.5: AC 116B - Copper Fundamentals
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 5: AC 201B - HVAC Automatic Controls
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 5: AC 210B - Boiler Operation and Maintenance
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Semester #4 (13.5 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4:

HIST 100 or PSC 101

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: GEOG 106 - Introduction to Cultural Geography
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 1: FMM 101B - Introduction to Workplace Safety
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 5: AC 220B - Chiller Operations and Maintenance
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits .5: AC 100B - Technician Certification Review