Heating, Ventilation, A/C, and Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Applied Science

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Graduates will be able to identify and develop the necessary skills and training relevant to troubleshoot and repair HVAC/R equipment in the HVAC/R industry.
  2. Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the HVAC/R industry and the terminology used.
  3. Graduates will be able to express an understanding of the safety requirements, identifying tools, industry codes, and equipment used in the HVAC/R industry.

Program of Study

1st Semester
CourseTitleCredits
XXXX-X3XXSocial and Behavioral Sciences Elective3
HART-1300HVAC Duct Fabrication3
HART-1301Basic Electricity for HVAC3
HART-1307Refrigeration Principles3
HART-1310HVAC Shop Practices and Tools3
2nd Semester
CourseTitleCredits
ENGL-1301Composition I3
HART-1341Residential Air Conditioning3
HART-1303Air Conditioning Control Principles3
MAIR-1349Refrigerator, Freezers, Window Air Conditioners3
HART-2342Commercial Refrigeration3
3rd Semester
CourseTitleCredits
SPCH-1315Public Speaking3
or
SPCH-1318Interpersonal Communication3
HART-1345Gas and Electric Heating3
HART-2338Air Conditioning Installation and Setup3
HART-2345Residential Air Conditioning Systems and Design3
HART-2341Commercial Air Conditioning3
4th Semester
CourseTitleCredits
MATH-1332Contemporary Math (Quantitative Reasoning)3
XXXX-X3XXLanguage, Philosophy, and Culture Elective3
or
XXXX-X3XXCreative Arts Elective3
HART-2336Air Conditioning Troubleshooting3
HART-2331Advanced Electrical for HVAC3
HART-2388Internship - Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician3

Notes

HART-1300, HART-1301, HART-1307, HART-1310, ENGL-1301, HART-1341, HART-1303, MAIR-1349, HART-2342, HART-1345, HART-2338, HART-2345, HART-2341, MATH-1332, HART-2336, HART-2331, and HART-2388: Grade of C or better is required for graduation

XXXX-X3XX (Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective) and XXXX-X3XX (Language, Philosophy & Culture Elective): Students may take any course within this category of the TSC General Education Core Curriculum

This information is provided as an example only. You will develop a personalized plan with your Success Coach and faculty advisor/mentor that reflects your goals and interests. You are required to meet with an advisor each semester to ensure you are on track for graduation. This document does not contain all the information you need to stay on track for graduation.

Credit Hours

Catalog year 2026-2027 Last checked against the catalog October 25, 2026 Official catalog page