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Semester By Semester Degree Pathway

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration - CERT B

A Certificate is outlined coursework that is designed to prepare a student to head out into the workforce in a short timeframe or for career advancement. This certificate totals 42 credit hours. Consult with an advisor for more information. Not all courses are offered each semester.

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Suggested Semester By Semester Degree Pathway


Semester 1 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AE100
AC/DC Circuits
4.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

ME115
HVAC Fundamentals
4.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

ME131
EPA 608
1.00
Fall
Fall

ME132
HVAC Load Calculations
1.00
Fall
Fall

ME133
HVAC Duct Sizing
1.00
Fall
Fall

ME134
HVAC Code Requirements
1.00
Fall
Fall

ME140
Low Pressure Boilers
3.00
Spring
Spring

Electives


Total Credit Hours
16.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AE150
Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)
3.00
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.

AE155
Electrical Maintenance
3.00
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.

ME110
Fundamentals of Motor Controls
3.00
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.

ME116
Commercial Refrigeration
4.00
Spring
Spring

ME117
Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning
4.00
Spring
Prereq: ME115 HVAC Fundamentals, and EE203 Instruments & Measurements, or ME116 Commercial Refrigeration.
Spring
Prereq: ME115 HVAC Fundamentals, and EE203 Instruments & Measurements, or ME116 Commercial Refrigeration.

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
17.00
Semester 3 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

ME112
Heating System Fundamentals
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

TR100
Technical Math
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

Electives


Total Credit Hours
9.00

Year 1 total:
33.00
Year 2 total:
9.00
Program Total Credit Hours:
42.00

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