Orange Coast College ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION (HVACR) Complete the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION (HVACR) HISTORY HISTORY CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVACR) option prepares students for employment as heating, ventilating and air conditioning technicians. Students will be trained to install, service and maintain air conditioning/ refrigeration equipment in buildings. The program provides a background for more advanced studies in the design and installation of computerized building automation systems. ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE Complete eighteen (18) units from the following and the Associate in Arts graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. If a student chooses this degree option, a plan must be developed with a counselor and placed on file prior to petitioning for graduation. Refrigeration relates to the cooling of air or liquids, thus providing lower temperatures to preserve food, cool beverages, make ice, and for many other applications. Air conditioning includes space cooling, heating, humidification, dehumidification, air filtration, and ventilation to condition the air and improve air quality. The field of HVACR Technology is vital to our health and security, from the cryogenic (ultra-low temperatures) scientific field to the preservation of our food products to the air conditioning of hospitals and institutions. Course Units A math competency level equivalent to Tech A040 is strongly recommended or satisfactory score on math competency examination. Students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. Program Outcome 1. Prepare students for entry-level employment as an HVACR Technician and for industry certifications. Course Units Computer Use in Technology Or Introduction to Computer Applications Or Introduction to Computer Information Systems Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Principles Basic Electrical for HVAC-R Refrigeration Service Air Conditioning Service Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls Pneumatic Controls Building Automation Select six (6) units from the following: Air Balance Application/HVAC Ice Machine Service & Repair CHT A100 3 CIS A100 3 CIS HVAC HVAC HVAC HVAC HVAC HVAC HVAC A111 A100 A101 A102 A103 A105 A110 A140 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Subotal 24 HVAC HVAC HVAC A104 A106 A111 3 3 3 Subtotal 6 Total Units 30 Ethnic Groups of the United States: Their Histories Elementary Chinese 1 Elementary French 1 Elementary German 1 Afro-American History The California Experience History of Mexico World History 1 / Honors World History 2 / Honors History of the United States to 1876 / Honors History of the United States Since 1876 / Honors Western Civilization 1 / Honors Western Civilization 2 / Honors Women in History History of England and Greater Britain Elementary Italian 1 Elementary Japanese 1 Elementary Spanish 1 Elementary Vietnamese 1 ETHS/HIST CHIN FREN GERM HIST HIST HIST HIST HIST HIST HIST HIST HIST HIST HIST ITAL JAPN SPAN VIET A150 A180 A180 A180 A101 A140 A145 A161 / A161H A162 / A162H A170 / A170H A175 / A175H A180 / A180H A185 / A185H A187 A195 A180 A180 A180 A180 Minimum Program Major Units AA General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement 3 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 18 Varies Varies Total Degree Units 60 HISTORY ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (AA-T) Students graduating with an Associate in Arts in History for Transfer Degree are well positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major within the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Students who complete the History AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU- transferable coursework. While a minimum 2.0 is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult a counselor for more information. Continued on next page 106