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Air Conditioning Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Air Conditioning LabSUNY Canton is a leader in Air Conditioning education and this program is well-suited for individuals with an interest in energy and technology.

With energy costs at their current level, this program leads to employment opportunities across the U.S.
and around the globe. It also provides excellent preparation for entry into baccalaureate
programs such as Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems, Industrial Technology Management and Facilities Operation at SUNY Canton. Students also transfer credit for pursuing baccalaureate degrees at other institutions.

Students also transfer credit for pursuing baccalaureate degrees at other institutions.

Accreditation:

Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
111 Market Place, Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012
Phone: (410) 347-7700

Students in this Major:

  • Prepare for employment as an air conditioning technician upon graduation.
  • Study under experienced HVAC engineers.
  • Work in spacious, well-equipped laboratories.
  • Work on community service projects related to their curriculum.
  • Are introduced to the current trends and future directions of the HVAC industry.
  • Are active participants in ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers).
  • Have the opportunity to shadow employers in the field during the freshman year.
  • Have opportunities for summer work  and internships in the field.

Career Opportunities:

  • Service Technicians
  • HVAC Contractors
  • Designers
  • HVAC Sales
  • Controls Specialists

Recent Employers of SUNY Canton Graduates:

  • Day Automation Systems
  • Prax Air, Inc.
  • Central New York Trane
  • Siemens
  • Thomas Associates
  • T.P. Woodside, Inc.
  • Galson Engineering
  • Bomac
  • Hyde-Stone
  • NEPCO
  • GEMMA Power Systems

Admission Requirements:

Students who do not meet the recommended high school math prerequisites will be admitted to either Heating and Plumbing Service or Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair certificate programs. Students will be admitted into the Air Conditioning Engineering Technology program upon successful completion of either certificate program.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (Curriculum 0444)

Semester I Credits

ACHP 101 Refrigeration I 2
ACHP 121 Air Conditioning Freshman Lab I 1
MECH 111 Computer Drafting 3
ENGL 102 Oral & Written Expression 3
MATH 121 College Algebra 4
PHYS 121 College Physics I 3
PHYS 125 Physics Lab I 1
TOTAL CREDITS 17

Semester II Credits

SOET 110 Computer App. for Technicians 2
SOET 111 Intro to Computer Programming for Engineering Technicians 1
MECH 241 Fluid Mechanics 3
MATH 122 Basic Calculus 4
PHYS 122 College Physics II 3
PHYS 126 Physics Lab II 1
  English (Literature) 3
TOTAL CREDITS 17

Semester III Credits

ACHP 233 Pipe Drafting 1
ACHP 243 Air Conditioning I 3
ACHP 253 Domestic and Commercial Heating I* 4
ELEC 261 Electricity 4
MFGT 220 Instrumentation & Controls 3
  Social Science Elective 3
TOTAL CREDITS 18

Semester IV Credits

ACHP 244 Air Conditioning II 3
ACHP 254 Domestic & Commercial Heating II 4
ACHP 264 Air Conditioning Systems Design 1
ELEC 141 Industrial Controls 2
MECH 225 Intro. to Thermodynamics 3
MECH 226 Thermofluid Lab 1
TOTAL CREDITS 14

* Fulfills writing intensive requirement.

Additional Graduation Requirements

Students must have completed while at SUNY Canton, 12 credits of 200 level courses, including ACHP 264, contained in the current Air Conditioning curriculum and earning a minimum HPI of 2.0 for all such credit hours taken while under the direct advisement of the program faculty.