Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College
2025-2026 Catalog
(61 credits)
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required HVAC courses/Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 61 credits (61 of credits listed for degree). Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires a course from Area I; students must select three courses from the remaining areas to complete General Education requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I 3 | 4 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences 2,3 | ||
Area IV: Social and Behavioral Sciences 2,3 | ||
Area V: Humanities 2,3 | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 2,3 | ||
| General Education Elective | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication 3 | 3 |
Or other approved New Mexico General Education Area I course listed in Oral Communication in the current DACC/NMSU Catalog | ||
| Core Requirements | ||
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| Intermediate Algebra | 3 | |
| College Algebra | 3 | |
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus ((or higher 3 or 4 credit MATH course)) | 4 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Technical Requirements | ||
| HVAC 1111 | EPA Clean Air Act: Section 608 4 | 1 |
| HVAC 1105 | Introduction to Fundamentals of Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVAC 1110 | Introduction to Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 |
| HVAC 1125 | Electrical and Mechanical Controls I | 4 |
| HVAC 2098 | Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Field Experience | 1 |
| HVAC 1410 | Commercial Refrigeration Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 1243 | Residential Air Conditioning Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 1245 | Gas Heating Furnaces | 4 |
| HVAC 2210 | Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 1250 | Heat Pump Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 2990 | Practicum | 3 |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 61 | ||
| Approved Technical Elective (AUTO, WELD, HVAC, BMGT, BUSA, OECS 105, ELT) | 3-4 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
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A fee of $55 is required for study guide and testing; must pass Type 1 and Type 2 tests.
(61 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all HVAC courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 61 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| HVAC 1111 | EPA Clean Air Act: Section 608 | 1 |
| HVAC 1105 | Introduction to Fundamentals of Refrigeration | 4 |
| HVAC 1110 | Introduction to Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 |
| HVAC 2098 | Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Field Experience | 1 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HVAC 1250 | Heat Pump Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 1243 | Residential Air Conditioning Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 2210 | Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating Systems | 4 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Select one course from different NM General Education Areas III, IV, V, and VI. A total of 3 courses from different areas are required.n Areas III, IV, V, and VI. | 3-4 | |
| HVAC 1125 | Electrical and Mechanical Controls I | 4 |
| HVAC 1410 | Commercial Refrigeration Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 1245 | Gas Heating Furnaces | 4 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Select two courses from different NM General Education Areas III, IV, V, and VI. A total of 3 courses from different areas are required.n Areas III, IV, V, and VI. | 6 | |
| HVAC 2990 | Practicum | 3 |
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |