HVAC/R Systems Design and Control
Associate of Science Degree Air Conditioning, Heating, and Solar Energy · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Associate of Science degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Systems Design and Control provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for cooling load estimation, unit selection, sizing heating equipment, and controls for HVAC/R equipment.This pathway includes preparation for a Class C trade portion of the California License and various industry-recognized certifications pertaining to the HVAC/R industry.
Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the HVAC/R Systems Design and Control Program will be able to:
- Demonstrate HVAC/R industry readiness through certification training.
- Gain essential skills necessary to perform as a mechanical system installer.
- Gain essential skills necessary to perform a as an HVAC/R Technician.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 34 | |
| AIRE 60 | Construction Safety and Health | 2 |
| AIRE 100 | Basic Refrigeration & AC Theory | 4 |
| AIRE 103 | Basic Refrigeration & AC Lab | 2 |
| AIRE 122 | Construction Drawings and Estimating | 3 |
| AIRE 123 | Construction Drawings and Estimating Lab | 1 |
| AIRE 124 | Power & Control Systems Theory | 3 |
| AIRE 125 | Power & Control Systems Lab | 2 |
| AIRE 126 | Fluid Flow Dynamics | 3 |
| AIRE 127 | Fluid Flow Dynamics Lab | 2 |
| AIRE 140 | HVAC System Design | 4 |
| AIRE 141 | HVAC System Design Lab | 2 |
| AIRE 144 | Direct Digital Controls Theory | 4 |
| AIRE 145 | Direct Digital Controls Lab | 2 |