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HART Recommended Course Sequences

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

AAS in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Sequence
Subject Semester Hours
HART 1407 (Refrigeration Principles)  4
HART 1401 (Basic Electricity for HVAC) 4
ENGL 1301 (Composition I) 3
BUSI 1301 (Business Principles) 3
MATH 1314 (College Algebra), MATH 1332 (Quantitative Reasoning), or MATH 1342 (Elementary Statistical Methods) 3
HART 1445 (Gas and Electric Heating)  4
HART 2442 (Commercial Refrigeration)  4
Social and Behavioral Science Core 3
SPCH 1311 (Introduction to Speech Communication), SPCH 1315 (Public Speaking), or SPCH 1321 (Business & Professional Communication) 3
HART 2436 (Air Conditioning Troubleshooting)  4
Language, Philosophy, and Culture/Creative Arts Core 3
Elective 4
HART 2449 (Heat Pumps)  4
HART 2445 (Air Conditioning Systems Design) 4
DFTG 1317 (Architectural Drafting-Residential) 3
BUSG 2309 or BUSG 1302 or BUSG 1304 or BMGT 1305 or BMGT 1327 3
HART 1441 (Residential Air Conditioning)  4
total: 60

HART 1445, HART 2442, HART 2436, HART 2445 and HART 1441 are taught on a rotating basis: two classes every 3rd semester.

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician Apprentice - Certificate

HART Technician Apprentice Certificate Sequence
Subject Semester Hours
HART 1407 (Refrigeration Principles) 4
HART 1401 (Basic Electricity for HVAC) 4
HART Elective 4
HART Elective 4
DFTG 1425 (Blueprint Reading and Sketching) 4
HART Elective 4
HART Elective 4
Capstone Experience
Total: 28

HART electives are as follows:

  • HART 1445
  • HART 2442
  • HART 2449
  • HART 2436
  • HART 2445
  • HART 1441

These courses are taught on a rotating basis, with 2 classes every third semester.

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician - Certificate

HART Technician Certificate Curriculum
Subject Semester Hours
HART 1407 (Refrigeration Principles) 4
HART 1401 (Basic Electricity for HVAC) 4
HART Elective 4
HART Elective 4
DFTG 1425 (Blueprint Reading and Sketching)  4
HART Elective 4
HART Elective 4
HART Elective 4
HART Elective 4
Capstone Experience
Total: 36

HART electives are as follows:

  • HART 1445
  • HART 2442
  • HART 2449
  • HART 2436
  • HART 2445
  • HART 1441

These courses are taught on a rotating basis, with 2 classes every third semester.