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Heating and Air Conditioning – AAS Degree

Programs

Heating and Air Conditioning

Associate in Applied Science Degree

This program prepares students for careers in the heating and air conditioning industry. The curriculum provides theory as well as sufficient laboratory experience to prepare graduates for immediate employment. Students will be trained for competency in installing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining all types of environmental control equipment. The graduate will receive an AAS degree.

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What You Can Do

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems. This work can be done in homes, schools, hospitals, offices, or factories.

Jobs

  • Technician
  • Installer
  • Maintenance
  • Service Manager
  • Self-Employment

Earning Potential

View the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, at Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

HAC 0095

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

HAC 102Residential Electrical Wiring4
HAC 121Heating I4
HAC 140Weatherization3
MAT 113Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics OR
MAT 100 Mathematics for Applied Technologies OR
MAT 120 Elementary Statistics		3
ORI 100College 1011
WEL 120Oxyful Welding, Cutting and Brazing3
18

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ENG 101English Composition I1 OR ENG 113 Professional
Technical Writing1		3
HAC 105Basic Sheet Metal Layout3
HAC 107Electrical Controls and Circuitry3
HAC 122Heating II4
HAC 131Refrigeration & Air Conditioning I4
17

FIRST YEAR – SUMMER SEMESTER (OPTIONAL)

INT 101Internship21-3
1-3

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

CMG 107Construction Document Interpretation3
HAC 106Advanced Sheet Metal Layout2
HAC 132Refrigeration and Air Conditioning II4
HAC 222Advanced Heating Systems3
HAC 240Installation of HVAC Systems3
ELECTIVEIAI Social and Behavioral Science Elective3
18

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

HAC 142Commercial Refrigeration 4
HAC 207Advanced Controls and Circuitry 3
HAC 224Geothermal Systems 3
HAC 279ICE Testing2
COM 115Speech OR COM 116 Interpersonal Communication3
ELECTIVEIAI Physical / Life Science Elective OR
IAI Humanities / Fine Arts Elective		3
18
Total Hours for Degree71

Notes and Information

  1. Requires a grade of “C” or higher. ↩︎
  2. Although this class is recommended, it is not required for graduation from this program and therefore is ineligible for the Title IV financial aid funding. ↩︎
Fall Only CoursesSpring Only Courses
HAC 102HAC 105
HAC 106HAC 107
HAC 121HAC 122
HAC 132HAC 131
HAC 140HAC 142
HAC 222HAC 207
HAC 240HAC 224
HAC 279

The Heating and Air Conditioning Program is a minimum of 71 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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Additional Costs for This Program

All students registered for heating and air conditioning classes will be required to furnish a basic tool set. The basic tool set will be necessary by the beginning of the fifth week of the semester. Costs of supplies vary by supplier. The set includes the following:

Sockets
  • 1/4″ Socket Set
  • 3/8″ Socket Set
Screwdrivers
  • Phillips Stubby Screwdriver
  • 2 x 4” Phillips Screwdriver
  • Flat Stubby Screwdriver
  • 3/16” x 6” Slotted Screwdriver
  • 5/16” x 6” Slotted Screwdriver
Wrenches
  • 6″ Adjustable Wrench
  • 8″ Adjustable Wrench
  • 10″ Adjustable Wrench
  • 12″ Adjustable Wrench
  • Hex Wrench Set
  • Service Valve Wrench
Nutdrivers
  • Nutdriver ND5 ¼”
  • Nutdriver ND7 5/16”
  • Manifold Gauge Set
Pliers
  • 7” Diagonal Pliers
  • 7 ½” Longnose Pliers
  • 6” Slip Joint Pliers
  • ARC Joint 9-1/2” Pliers
Additional Tools
  • Wire Strippers
  • AW Sperry SPR Clamp-On Amp Meter
  • UEI M110A Multimeter
  • Pocket Thermometer
  • Inspection Mirror
  • Sling Psychromater
  • Red and Green Tin Snips
  • Tinners Hammer
  • Dividers

The Heating & Air Condition Program is accredited by the:
Partnership of Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Accreditors
(PAHRA)
2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22201-3001

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

  1. The goal is for completers to attain their EPA license for refrigerant handling and safety, as well as many skill specific disciplines in the HVAC field.
  2. This program follows EPA and OSHA safety standards as outlined by the industry.
  3. Each student is assessed with a hands-on final exam and competency exam through each specific discipline and each specific course.
  4. The students throughout the program, are required to write invoices for repairs and read and analyze circuit drawings and schematics used for troubleshooting electrical systems.
  5. In the field of HVAC, systems are always evolving and becoming more energy efficient. In this program, we focus in each course on sustainability practices and how they are used in the HVAC industry

Heating and Air Conditioning Faculty Contact

Jason Stutes

Department Chair of Applied Technologies and Professor of Heating and Air Conditioning

Jason Stutes

Email: jason.stutes@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8251
Office: V21 D