Nov 30, 2024

Catalog 2022-2023

Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Energy Technology

Important Information

Short Description

This program combines theory and hands-on experiences to prepare students for careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and energy. Certificate classes serve as building blocks to higher level certificates and/or a degree.

Type of Credential

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Program Code

242

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:

CCBC Catonsville, Brian Penn
443-840-5010 or bpenn@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Energy Technology, see Portfolio, Departmental Exam, and Articulated Credit by Industry/Apprenticeship. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities. General education classes are required for associate degrees but not for certificates.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements (There are no program specific agreements currently.)

Disclosures

CCBC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the CCBC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, click here .

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental coursework and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Semester 1*

Session 1

AIRC 110 - HVACR Safety, Tools and Methods 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 120 - Diversity in a Technological Society 3 Credit(s). (full semester)
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s). (full semester)
MATH 125 - Finite Mathematics and Modeling 3 Credit(s). (full semester)

Session 2

AIRC 115 - Fundamentals of Refrigeration 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

Session 1

AIRC 205 - Heating Systems 3 Credit(s).
AIRC 210 - Comfort Cooling Systems 3 Credit(s).
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s). (full semester)
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s). (full semester)

Session 2

AIRC 104 - Basic HVAC Electricity 4 Credit(s).

Semester 3

Session 1

AIRC 121 - EPA Refrigeration Certification 1 Credit(s).
AIRC 215 - Residential Load Calculations & Air Distribution 3 Credit(s).
CONT 101 - Construction Blueprint Reading 3 Credit(s). (full semester)
AIRC 204 - Advanced HVAC Electricity 3 Credit(s).

Session 2

Program Electives 6 Credit(s).

Semester 4

Session 1

Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 4 Credit(s). (full semester)
Program Electives 9 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Program*

General Education Requirements and Electives - 19 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 120 - Diversity in a Technological Society 3 Credit(s). (meets Diversity requirement)
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
MATH 125 - Finite Mathematics and Modeling 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses .

Biological and Physical Sciences 4 Credit(s).
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 41 Credits

Program Requirements:

AIRC 104 - Basic HVAC Electricity 4 Credit(s).
AIRC 110 - HVACR Safety, Tools and Methods 3 Credit(s).
AIRC 115 - Fundamentals of Refrigeration 3 Credit(s).
AIRC 121 - EPA Refrigeration Certification 1 Credit(s).
AIRC 204 - Advanced HVAC Electricity 3 Credit(s).
AIRC 205 - Heating Systems 3 Credit(s).
AIRC 210 - Comfort Cooling Systems 3 Credit(s).
AIRC 215 - Residential Load Calculations & Air Distribution 3 Credit(s).
CONT 101 - Construction Blueprint Reading 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Choose 15 credits from the list below.

AIRC 214 - Residential Estimates and Sales 3 Credit(s).
AIRC 222 - Commercial Refrigeration Systems 3 Credit(s).
AIRC 223 - Commercial HVAC Systems 3 Credit(s).
AIRC 224 - Commercial Control Systems 3 Credit(s).
AIRC 230 - Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources 3 Credit(s).
AIRC 232 - Advanced Residential Systems 3 Credit(s).
CADD 101 - Introduction to CADD 3 Credit(s).
CONT 106 - Construction Materials and Methods 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 201 - Windows Professional 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 202 - Windows Server 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 203 - Windows Network Infrastructure 4 Credit(s).
EGNT 101 - Introduction to Engineering Technology 3 Credit(s).
PRMT 101 - Principles of Project Management 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description

This program is designed to prepare students for careers in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related energy technologies industry. The curriculum blends “leading edge” theory with a large amount of practical, “hands on” experiences for the purpose of developing confident, professional technicians/installers. All classes completed for a certificate serve as building blocks for higher level certificates and/or a degree at CCBC.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

demonstrate the safe and proper use of HVAC tools and materials;
interpret HVAC electrical schematics and circuitry;
describe the refrigeration cycle and recognize interactions between its components;
recognize proper installation and servicing methods for air conditioning and heating systems;
identify and manipulate components of more advanced HVAC systems;
calculate and design heating and cooling internal loads for commercial and residential installations; and
interpret the structure and use of blueprints in commercial and residential HVAC systems.