Air Conditioning Technology: Critical Systems, CA

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CODE: ACTCS-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 40 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies

DEPARTMENT: Department of Applied Technology

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION

This program prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair critical systems such as in data process centers and hospitals. The program enables students to learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment for equipment cooling and other related machinery. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and hands-on work in the laboratory or in the field to help students prepare to meet challenges commonly found in the workplace.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS

Computation: AC 103B
Human Relations: AC 102B

ACADEMIC MAP

CSN MAP: CA Air Conditioning Technology: Critical Systems

Student Learning Outcomes

Incorporate workforce safety principals while performing basic tasks of a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) technician.
Interpret electrical/mechanical schematics on HVAC/R equipment to diagnose mechanical or electrical problems in a residential or light commercial environment.
Appraise EPA rules, regulations, and refrigerant handling techniques in the performance of HVAC/R duties.
Diagnose and repair electrical or mechanical problems on commercial air conditioning equipment; critical systems; chillers.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3

Communications (3 Credits)

Recommended: COM 115

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 37

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.

AC 100B - Technician Certification Review
and AC 102B - Introduction to HVAC Electrical Theory and Application
and AC 103B - Introduction to HVAC Mechanical Theory and Application
and AC 110B - Intermediate HVAC Electrical Theory and Application
and AC 115B - Troubleshooting
and AC 119B - Professionals in Customer Service
and AC 201B - HVAC Automatic Controls
and AC 212B - Equipment Cooling
and FMM 101B - Introduction to Workplace Safety
and MT 104B - Industrial Electricity