Title: HVAC Technology II - Formerly HVAC Technology III and Air Conditioning - Major #8042
Award Type: Associate of Science Degree
Effective Semester: 2025 Fall Semester
Description:
Students who successfully complete the HVAC Technology II program are equipped with skills for employment as HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) maintenance, diagnostic, and installation technicians. The curriculum incorporates cognitive and hands-on assignments that develop a fundamental understanding of the installation, operation, and troubleshooting of HVAC equipment and air distribution systems. Additional emphasis on communication skills and general education prepare students for leadership roles once several years of work experience have been achieved.
Term 1
Units: 13.5-15.5
FCC GE AREA 1A - English Composition
4.0
FCC GE AREA 7A - Lifetime Wellness: PE or Dance
1.0-3.0
HVAC 50
Principles of HVAC (Historical)
2.0
HVAC 53
System Analysis and Regulations (Historical)
6.5
Fall only
Term 2
Units: 16.0-18.0
FCC GE AREA 2 - Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
3.0-5.0
HVAC 52
Heating Systems (Historical)
6.5
Spring only
HVAC 54
Brazing and Motor Technology (Historical)
6.5
Spring only
Term 3
Units: 15.5-17.5
FCC GE AREA 1B - Oral Communication and Critical Thinking
3.0
FCC GE AREA 3 - Arts and Humanities
3.0-5.0
FCC GE AREA 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences
3.0
HVAC 51
Electricity for HVAC (Historical)
6.5
Fall only
Term 4
Units: 15.0-11.0
FCC GE AREA 5 - Natural Sciences
3.0-5.0
FCC GE AREA 6 - Ethnic Studies
3.0
FCC GE AREA 7B - Lifetime Wellness: Lifetime Skills
3.0
ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 units)
6.0-0.0
Total: 60.0-62.0