30203
Advisor: Justin Henderson (Gila Pueblo)
This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service, and maintain the operation of HVAC-R systems. Instruction includes diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principle of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Communication and organizational skills are emphasized to prepare a program completer to participate at the leadership, organizational, or entrepreneurial level of the commercial HVAC-R industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify and implement safety procedures for all tasks.
- Analyze the impact of HVAC-R actions as it relates to the environment.
- Formulate an installation or trouble shooting plan utilizing proper tools and instruments.
- Apply knowledge of basic industrial electricity and electronics to HVAC-R systemoperations.
- Design, diagnose and service heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) products and systems as it relates to residential and commercial units.
- Demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and federal laws as they apply to the HVAC-R industry.
Curriculum Requirements
General Education Requirements
Written and Oral Communication
Quantitative Reasoning
Additional General Education Requirements
Select a sufficient number of credits from the list of General Education courses to reach at least 16 credits. You may not exceed nine credits in any GE Category. The maximum number of credits allowed in Health and Physical Education is two credits.
Total General Education Requirements
Courses listed in Curriculum Requirements that qualify for General Education credit (see the General Education section of the catalog) may fulfill both General Education and Curriculum Requirements unless General Education Requirements are specified in the major.
Elective Requirements
To earn this degree you must select a sufficient number of elective credits numbered 100 or above to obtain the 60 credit hours required.
In addition to completing each of the courses listed above with a grade of “C” or better, you must meet the following general graduation requirements to obtain this degree:
- Complete at least 16 degree credits at Gila Community College.
- Attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher.
- File a Graduation Petition at least 60 calendar days prior to the end of the semester in which graduation is anticipated.
- Remove any indebtedness to the college.