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Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Environmental Control Technology
The Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Environmental Control Technology program offers a comprehensive program in refrigeration, air conditioning and heating, including solar energy and ventilation, dealing with the technology of controlled environments for structures, enclosures and processes from water fountains to large central air conditioning systems. Alternative energy systems such as solar and wind systems are explored.

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Certificate Associate in Science
Associate in Science Degree
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Environmental Control Technology
CoursesUnits
Certificate of Achievement, Air Conditioning, Heating and Advanced Refrigeration31
AIRE 138, HVAC/Refrigeration Systems Design3
AIRE 139, HVAC/Refrigeration Systems Design Lab2
Total Units = 36

San Diego City College *Note: An associate degree is awarded by the San Diego Community College District colleges in recognition of completion of a minimum of 60 units of specified requirements. See the college catalog for details.

Recommended Electives: Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Environmental Control Technology 270, 290, 144 and 145, 160 and 161, Computer Business Technology 180.