College of Technology

2011-2012 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree

**This program has been placed on moratorium**

Required Courses
Credits
CAPP 120 Introduction to Computers 3
CAPP 156 MS Excel 3
COMT 109 Human Relations 3
DRFT 108 Introduction to CAD 3
HVAC 110 Introduction to HVAC 4
HVAC 111 Heating Fundamentals 2
HVAC 125 Air Handling 3
HVAC 135 Air Conditioning 2
HVAC 141 HVACR Basic Electricity 4
HVAC 175 HVAC Controls 4
HVAC 182 Hydronics 2
HVAC 200 Refrigeration Technicians EPA Certification Review 1
HVAC 201 Advanced Refrigeration 3
HVAC 203 Advanced Air Conditioning 2
HVAC 210 Heat Pumps 2
HVAC 212 Sheet Metal Technology and Blueprint Reading 2
HVAC 231 Residential and Light Commercial Heating & Ventilation Systems 3
HVAC 243 Steam Systems 3
HVAC 255 Advanced Controls 3
HVAC 275 Capstone 1
M 114 Extended Technical Mathematics 3
TRID 150 Environmental and Shop Practices 2
TRID 151 Welding 2
TRID 152 Vehicle Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 3
WRIT 122 Introduction to Business Writing
   OR
WRIT 121 Introduction to Technical Writing
3
One required restricted elective with advisor approval 3
Suggested courses:
CTBU 171 Introduction to Business 3
HVAC 296 Cooperative Education/Internship 3
Total for Degree
69

Before a student can be accepted into the HVACR Technician program, competency in math must be demonstrated. This may be done by:

  • Passing the math Placement Test

  • Transfer of appropriate credits

  • Current ACT/SAT scores in the required range

  • Taking the necessary prerequisite math classes identified in this catalog (MATH 085 and/or MATH 101)

Check with the Advising Center to determine how you can meet these requirements. Students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

Suggested Plan of Study
HVACR Associate of Applied Science

First Year
Credits
First Semester
CAPP 120 3
M 114 3
HVAC 110 4
HVAC 141 4
HVAC 212 2
TRID 150 2
Total
18
Second Semester
DRFT 108 3
HVAC 111 2
HVAC 125 3
HVAC 135 2
HVAC 200 1
HVAC 200 2
TRID 152 3
Total
16
Second Year
Credits
First Semester
COMT 109 3
HVAC 175 4
HVAC 182 2
HVAC 203 2
HVAC 231 3
CAPP 156 3
Total
17
Second Semester
WRIT 121 or 122 3
HVAC 201 3
HVAC 210 2
HVAC 242 3
HVAC 255 3
HVAC 275 1
Elective 3

Total

18

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NOTE: This is a general program overview. For specific graduation requirements, please refer to the MSU Billings College of Technology catalog and visit with an academic or faculty advisor.

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