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  "college": "laney-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Environmental Control Technology",
  "id": "residential-and-light-commercial-hvac-r-a-s-degree",
  "name": "Residential And Light Commercial HVAC & R",
  "award": "A.S. Degree",
  "department": "environmental-control-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44192/44368/44374",
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "The Associate of Science for Residential and Light Commercial HVAC & R prepare students to install, service, operate, and maintain HVACR systems in the residential and light commercial settings. Environmental Control Technology (ECT) is a technical program offering the theoretical, technical, and problem-solving skills essential for employment in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. Graduates can seek employment as HVACR technicians in the construction or service divisions.\n\n**Career Opportunities**\n\nGraduates can seek employment as HVACR technicians or installers in the construction or service divisions.\n\n**Program Learning Outcomes**\n\nUpon completion of this program a student will be able to:\n\n1.  Explain the theories for refrigeration, air conditioning, and system components effectively in technical language.\n2.  Demonstrate proper and safe use of chemicals, combustible materials, electricity, high-pressure gases, climbing ladders and lifting heavy objects.\n3.  Demonstrate critical thinking, interpersonal, writing, and reading skills working with team members and customers."
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          "text": "First Semester (10 units):",
          "units": "10"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECT 12",
          "title": "Blueprint Reading and Interpretation for ECT",
          "units": "1.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECT 13",
          "title": "Fundamentals of Refrigeration",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECT 211",
          "title": "Mechanical and Electrical Codes",
          "units": "1.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECT 214",
          "title": "Technical Mathematics for ECT",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Second Semester (7.25 units):",
          "units": "7.25"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD 215A",
          "title": "Welding Processes for ECT Technicians: Arc Welding",
          "units": "0.75",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD 215B",
          "title": "Brazing and Soldering for ECT Technicians",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "E/ET 202",
          "title": "Fundamentals of Electricity for ECT",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECT 17",
          "title": "Fundamentals of HVAC and Troubleshooting",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECT 18",
          "title": "HVAC Installation Practices",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Third Semester (11 units):",
          "units": "11"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECT 15",
          "title": "Advanced Refrigeration & Troubleshooting",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECT 28",
          "title": "Energy Management and Efficiency in Building Systems",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECT 21",
          "title": "Introduction to Direct Digital Controls",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "E/ET 221",
          "title": "Motors and Drives",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Major Units:",
          "units": "28.25"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "General Education Requirements:",
          "units": "21"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Electives to meet 60 units:"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Units:",
          "units": "60"
        }
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