2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, AAS
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Program Description
Code 248 - 62 Credits
Heating and air-conditioning systems control the temperature, humidity, and the total air quality in residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings while refrigeration systems make it possible to store perishable items. The Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to install, maintain, and repair these systems. Students may pursue either a Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
Modules within the curriculum cover:
- Air Distribution and Indoor Air Quality
- Heat Pumps and Troubleshooting
- Heating Systems and Troubleshooting
- Hydronic Systems
- HVAC Automation Controls
- HVAC Duct Systems
- HVAC Commissioning and Conservation
- HVAC Water Treatment
- HVAC Preventative Maintenance
- Refrigeration Fundamentals
- Refrigeration Systems and Components
- Refrigeration Tools and Plant Safety
- Steam Systems
- Supervisory Skills
- Writing for Employment
In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration students must complete sixty-two (62) credits. These credits must be taken from three categories: core curriculum, general education electives, and technical electives.
Modular Format
Industrial Trades curricula are offered in a non-traditional, modular format. Module descriptions are not listed in the catalog. For more information about Industrial Trades modules go to the Industrial Trades page at http://www.kellogg.edu/academics/areasofstudy/manufacturing-skilled-trades-applied-technology/.
Industrial Trades Orientation
All students interested in taking Industrial Trades modules must complete one or more core curriculum orientation. The orientation is a core curriculum prerequisite. Students will not be able to register for modules until the orientation is completed.
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Required General Education Courses
Technical Electives Courses
Technical elective courses compliment the core curriculum and support general workplace competencies required in the field.
Technical electives may be selected from:
- Accounting (ACCO)
- Business Administration (BUAD)
- Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology (DRAF)
- Engineering Technology (ENTE)
- Industrial Electricity and Electronics (INEL) °
- Industrial Machining Technology (INMT)
- Industrial Pipefitting (INPF) °
- Industrial Technology (INT)
- Industrial Trades (INTR) °
- Industrial Welding (INWE) °
- Instrumentation (INST)
- OIT 161 - Applications Software °
- Renewable Energy (INRE) °
- Service Learning (SERV) °
- Tool and Die (INTD)
°These electives are highly recommended for the Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program.
Professional Certifications
Selected modules within the Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration core curriculum prepare students for nationally recognized certifications from the Environmental Protection Agency.
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