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Air Conditioning Engineering Technology - A.A.S.
SUNY
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 or Industrial Technology Management at SUNY Canton. Students also pursue 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.
- Participate in 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 in the HVAC field.
Career Opportunities:
- Service Technicians
- HVAC Contractors
- Designers
- HVAC Sales
- Controls Specialists
Career Opportunities:
All graduating students seeking employment in the past two years have accepted employment by the first of June after graduation.
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:
- Refer to the table of high school course prerequisites for admission.
- Students must be qualified to enter Pre-Calculus Algebra (MATH 123)
Students who do not meet the recommended high school math prerequisites will be admitted to either Heating and Plumbing Service or Air Conditioning Maintenance & 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
| ENGL 102 | Oral & Written Expression (GER 10) | 3 |
| MATH 123 | Pre-Calculus Algebra (GER 1) | 4 |
| MECH 121 | Manufacturing Processes I | 3 |
| PHYS 121 | College Physics I (GER 2) | 3 |
| PHYS 125 | College Physics I Lab* | 1 |
| SOET 116 | Computer Drafting | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 |
Semester II Credits
| ENGS 102 | Programming for Engineers | 2 |
| MATH 161 | Calculus I (GER) | 4 |
| MECH 103 | Intro to HVAC-R | 3 |
| PHYS 122 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 126 | College Physics II Lab* | 1 |
| Humanities Elective (GER 7, 8, 9) | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 |
Semester III Credits
| ACHP 243 | Air Conditioning I | 3 |
| ACHP 253 | Domestic and Commercial Heating I* | 4 |
| ELEC 261 | Electricity | 4 |
| MECH 241 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MECH 242 | Fluid Power Lab | 1 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Semester IV Credits
| ACHP 264 | Air Conditioning Systems Design | 1 |
| ELEC 141 | Industrial Controls | 2 |
| Program Elective (CAD) | 3 | |
| Program Elective | 3 | |
| Program Elective | 3 | |
| GER Elective (GER 3,4,5,6) | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
* Fulfills writing intensive requirement.
NOTE: Air Conditioning Engineering Technology students must successfully complete the SUNY Canton Computer Competency 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 GPA of 2.0 for all such credit hours taken while under the direct advisement of the program faculty.
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