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Engineering and Applied Technology
The Engineering and Applied Technology division offers a variety of Associate in Applied Science degree programs in engineering technologies and applied technologies� Students enrolled in this division are provided an appropriate mix of theory and hands-on applications� Students in the diploma programs spend much of their time working under industrial shop conditions� Modern facilities include well-equipped laboratories and shops to support goals of the programs� Emphasis is placed on student proficiency in the use of procedures, equipment, and instruments related to the specific program area� Appropriate related and general education courses support these applied programs� For students interested in starting or managing their own business, the Student Business Incubator is one of many programs and services offered by the A-B Tech Small Business Center/Business Incubator�
A.A.S. Degrees
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology Automotive Systems Technology Civil Engineering Technology Computer-Aided Drafting Technology Computer Engineering Technology Computer-Integrated Machining Construction Management Technology Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Electrical Systems Technology Electronics Engineering Technology Geomatics Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechatronics Engineering Technology Sustainability Technologies Welding Technology
Diplomas
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology Automotive Systems Technology Building Construction Science Computer-Integrated Machining Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Electrical Systems Technology Mechatronics Engineering Technology - Maintenance & Reliability Diploma Welding Technology
Certificates
Advanced Machine Operator Air Conditioning and Heating - Cooling Air Conditioning and Heating - Heating Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate I Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate II Architectural Drafting Basic Construction & Millwork Electrical Systems Technology: Building Instrumentation & Control Computer-Aided Drafting Technology Computer-Integrated Machining and CNC Programming Construction Management Technology Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Electrical Systems Technology: Electrical Wiring Electronics Manufacturing Geomatics Technology Land Surveying Fundamentals Mechanical Engineering Technology: Automation & Robotics Mechatronics Engineering Technology - Basic Industrial Maintenance Solor Phototvoltaic Welding Technology - Basic Welding I
Associate Transfer Degree
Associate in Engineering – General pathway Associate in Engineering - Chemical Engineering pathway Associate in Engineering - Civil Engineering Pathway
The Uniform Articulation Agreement promotes educational advancement opportunities for Associate in Engineering (A10500) completers and the constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina in order to complete Bachelor of Science in Engineering degrees.
The Associate in Engineering (A10500) degree is designed for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in one of the engineering disciplines (for example, mechanical, civil, electrical, environmental, chemical, or biomedical). Engineering and Applied Technology
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
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The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems� Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety� The diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools and instruments� In addition, the AAS degree covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems� Diploma graduates should be able to assist in the start-up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/ or installation of residential and light commercial systems� AAS degree graduates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of system selection and balance and advanced systems�
Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: ACA, AHR, and ELC
First Semester (Fall)
ACA-115 Success & Study Skills AHR-111 HVACR Electricity AHR-112 Heating Technology AHR-170 Heating Lab
Second Semester (Spring)
AHR-130 HVAC Controls ENG-110 Freshman Composition WLD-113 Soldering and Brazing
Third Semester (Fall)
AHR-110 Intro to Refrigeration COM-110 Intro Interpersonal Com ELC-132 Electrical Drawings
Fourth Semester (Spring)
AHR-113 Comfort Cooling AHR-171 Comfort Cooling Lab AHR-160 Refrigerant Certification AHR-213 HVACR Building Code
Credits
1 3 4 1
3 3 2
5 3 2
4 1 1 2
Fifth Semester (Fall)
AHR-114 Heat Pump Technology EGR-125 Appl Software for Tech WBL-111 Work-Based Learning I
Sixth Semester (Spring)
AHR-211 Residential Systems Design ELC-128 Intro to PLC PHY-121 Applied Physics I
Seventh Semester (Fall)
ELC-117 Motors and Controls HUM-110 Technology and Society PSY-150 General Psychology
Eighth Semester (Spring)
AHR-212 Advanced Comfort Systems AHR-115 Refrigeration Systems
Total Credit Hours Required
4 2 1
3 3 4
4 3 3
4 2 68
Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: AHR and ELC
First Semester (Fall)
AHR-111 HVACR Electricity AHR-112 Heating Technology AHR-130 HVAC Controls AHR-170 Heating Lab ELC-132 Electrical Drawings PHY-121 Applied Physics I WLD-113 Soldering and Brazing
Credits
3 4 3 1 2 4 2
Second Semester (Spring)
AHR-110 Introduction to Refrigeration AHR-113 Comfort Cooling AHR-160 Refrigerant Certification
5 4 1 AHR-171 Comfort Cooling Lab 1 AHR-213 HVACR Building Code 2 COM-110 Intro Interpersonal Com 3
Third Semester (Summer)
AHR-114 Heat Pump Technology WBL-111 Work-Based Learning I
Total Credit Hours Required
4 1
