Electrical Construction and Refrigeration - AOS

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must:

• be a high school graduate with a minimum 75% overall average or have a minimum 2500 GED test score
• have 75% or higher on the Algebra Regents exam

CURRICULUM

SUNY Curriculum Code:  1153

SUNY General Education Requirements: Students who intend to receive A.A., A.S., or baccalaureate degrees must satisfy SUNY and campus General Education (GE) requirements to graduate. Students should be aware that GE requirements may vary by academic program. Consult with your academic advisor. For general information, see the "General Education" section of this catalog.

A.A.S. and A.O.S. degree students may not be required to fulfill General Education (GE) requirements; however, any student who may wish to transfer should complete as many GE courses as possible. Consult with your academic advisor.

Technical Standards: In addition to academic requirements, all applicants must also be able to meet the minimum Technical Standards for the program, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Academic Requirements:

Minimum Total Credit Hours = 65

Major Courses Required = 51 credit hours

General Education/Liberal Arts Courses Required = 3 credit hours

Restricted Elective by Advisement = 3 credit hours

Unrestricted Electives = 8 credit hours

*Note:  Mathematics is by placement according to competency.  MATH 102 Mathematics for Applied Technology is the minimum requirement for this degree program.

Student Learning Outcomes

A graduate of the Electrical Construction and Refrigeration A.O.S. program should be able to:

1. Understand and discuss electrical theory and its practical application to electrical circuits and equipment, including the topics of electron theory, Ohm‟s Law, types of electrical circuits, and concepts in direct-current circuits and electromagnetism.
2. Design, plan, install, and maintain residential electrical equipment in accordance with the standards required by the National Electrical Code.
3. Comprehend and interpret the National Electrical Code regulations to ensure code compliance, and demonstrate the skills required to perform the necessary calculations.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics and applications of alternating-current theory from the point of production throughout its distribution and use in single- and three-phase systems.
5. Understand and apply the theory of electrical heating systems, low-voltage control systems, residential and commercial services, and motor control systems.
6. Demonstrate the ability to plan, install, and maintain residential and commercial electrical systems.
7. Design and draw wiring and schematic diagrams.
8. Write sequences of operation for control systems.
9. Demonstrate workmanship in electrical installations consistent with accepted industry practices.
10. Recognize and respond to emergencies by making appropriate decisions regarding first-aid care.
11. Understand and discuss fundamental refrigeration principles, including: trade tools, gas laws, pressure/temperature relationship, heat transfer, refrigerants, compression cycle, compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, refrigeration oils, desiccants and driers, evacuation, and safe handling of refrigerants.
12. Demonstrate a hands-on knowledge of the refrigeration system, including skills in servicing, analyzing, problem solving, and pertinent safety practices.
13. Understand the basic electricity knowledge necessary to HVAC mechanics.
14. Demonstrate an understanding of the equipment and specific topics associated with commercial refrigeration systems.