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HVAC & Refrigeration - Diploma

2025-2026 Required Courses

First Year - Fall Semester

Course Title	Credits
COMS 1020 Interpersonal Communication COMS - 1020: Interpersonal Communication Description COMS 1020 This course is intended to increase student's awareness of the processes, models, and theories of interpersonal communication relative to relationships that impact people's personal and professional lives. Through self-analysis and reflection, case studies, practical application, and critical thinking, students will examine the influence of communicative behaviors on themselves, their personal relationships, groups, and society. Concepts include self-esteem, self-fulfilling prophecies, perception, ethics, emotion, conflict, cultural awareness, language, nonverbal communication, social media, and listening. Meets MNTC Goal 1 and Goal 7 / Goal 7A Fall 2025 and after. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027 MNTC Goals: 1,7A Course Outline: COMS1020 — PDF	3
HVAC 1100 Alternative Heating and Cooling Methods HVAC - 1100: Alternative Heating and Cooling Methods Description HVAC 1100 This course will provide the student with an understanding of alternative heating and cooling applications and installations. Students will gain a fundamental working knowledge of a solar thermal and geothermal heating and cooling system. Including but not limited to how controls work within the system, panel installation, piping and site assessment. Also covered will be gas fireplaces, pellet/corn stoves and wood fired boilers. This course will use lectures, handouts, media presentations, and structured lab to deliver the subject material. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Course Outline: HVAC1100 — PDF	2
HVAC 1110 Indoor Air Quality HVAC - 1110: Indoor Air Quality Description HVAC 1110 Indoor air quality is an important consideration for the HVAC technician. This course familiarizes the student with accessories utilized in the HVAC field to improve indoor air quality. Topics covered include the different types of air filters, electronic air cleaners, UV air purifiers, air quality sensors, fresh air ventilation, humidifiers/dehumidifiers and heat/energy recovery ventilators. Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Course Outline: HVAC1110 — PDF	1
HVAC 1120 Refrigeration Principles and Applications HVAC - 1120: Refrigeration Principles and Applications Description HVAC 1120 This course covers the theory and the basics of residential and commercial compression refrigeration systems. A refrigeration trainer will be built by each student to supplement the theory delivered in the classroom. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Course Outline: HVAC1120 — PDF	4
HVAC 1130 Tool Usage, Brazing and Soldering Techniques HVAC - 1130: Tool Usage, Brazing and Soldering Techniques Description HVAC 1130 This course provides an introduction to the tool commonly used in the HVAC/R industry. Proper use of the individual tools will be discussed and practiced. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Course Outline: HVAC1130 — PDF	2
HVAC 1140 Electric Motors/Controls/Schematics HVAC - 1140: Electric Motors/Controls/Schematics Description HVAC 1140 This course covers the operating principles of electric motors and control components used in HVAC/R industry. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Course Outline: HVAC1140 — PDF	2
HVAC 1150 Halide Refrigerants Certification HVAC - 1150: Halide Refrigerants Certification Description HVAC 1150 This course provides an understanding of characteristics of common refrigerants used in equipment installed and serviced by HVAC/R technicians. This course also addresses environmental concerns, federal and state regulations (Minnesota and Wisconsin) on refrigerants and procedures, and use of recovery equipment. New refrigerants and methods of leak detection will also be covered. Before completing the course, the student will perform hands on recovery procedure. The course includes approved testing to meet EPA technician certification requirements. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Course Outline: HVAC1150 — PDF	2
HVAC 1160 Employability, Problem Solving and Customer Relations HVAC - 1160: Employability, Problem Solving and Customer Relations Description HVAC 1160 This course covers the study of relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and customers. Also covered are job-seeking and employability skills. Topics include attitudes, behaviors, and techniques for achieving success on the job, human relations, job relocation techniques, informal interviews, job applications, and mathematical problems pertaining to the HVAC/R technician. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Course Outline: HVAC1160 — PDF	2
HVAC 1170 Introduction to Basic Electricity HVAC - 1170: Introduction to Basic Electricity Description HVAC 1170 This course covers the fundamental concepts of electricity. Students will utilize Ohm's law, construct basic circuits, and learn the operation of basic test equipment. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Course Outline: HVAC1170 — PDF	2
Total Semester Credits:	20

First Year - Spring Semester

Course Title	Credits
HVAC 1200 Forced Air Heating Systems HVAC - 1200: Forced Air Heating Systems Description HVAC 1200 The student will identify furnace electrical components and circuits, basic procedures required to service and install standard gas, oil and electric furnaces, belt-drive and direct drive blowers, humidifiers and air filtration techniques. Prerequisites: HVAC1170 and HVAC1140 or 1320. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: HVAC 1140 Electric Motors/Controls/Schematics HVAC 1170 Introduction to Basic Electricity HVAC 1320 Basic Motor Technology and Residential Controls Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2027 Course Outline: HVAC1200 — PDF	4
HVAC 1210 Hydronic Heating Systems HVAC - 1210: Hydronic Heating Systems Description HVAC 1210 This course is designed to familiarize the student with boiler safety and operation. Properly operating boiler safety controls, operating controls, proper placement of shut off valves and water level check valves are all very important to boiler operation and customer safety. In addition fluid flow principles, piping design and applications, hot water and steam system operation and maintenance are important aspects for troubleshooting and repair of wet systems. Each is explained with some practical applications during this course. The principles of hydronic heat are studied, starting with an introduction of hydronic heat, heat load calculations, heat sources, fluid flow, pumps and emitters, and controls. Prerequisites: HVAC1170 and HVAC1140 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: HVAC 1140 Electric Motors/Controls/Schematics HVAC 1170 Introduction to Basic Electricity Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2027 Course Outline: HVAC1210 — PDF	2
HVAC 1231 Ventilating Systems HVAC - 1231: Ventilating Systems Description HVAC 1231 Ventilating systems are the most important feature of a climate-controlled building. This course familiarizes the student with air handler installation and service procedures, multizone forced air systems, exhaust fans, heat recovery ventilators and the basic operation of economizers and make-up air units. Prerequisites: HVAC1170 and HVAC1140 or 1320. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: HVAC 1140 Electric Motors/Controls/Schematics HVAC 1170 Introduction to Basic Electricity HVAC 1320 Basic Motor Technology and Residential Controls Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2027 Course Outline: HVAC1231 — PDF	2
HVAC 1232 HVAC Sizing and Installation HVAC - 1232: HVAC Sizing and Installation Description HVAC 1232 Air distribution is one of the most important factors affecting a heating and cooling system's performance and the building occupants' comfort. An efficient, comfortable system is accomplished with a properly designed air distribution system. The primary focus of this course is sheet metal and ductwork sizing, design and fabrication and the associated equipment and tools used. Also covered in this course will be the entire air distribution system in a building, air flow measurement, gas piping sizing and installation procedures, the different types of grilles/registers/diffusers, accessories that can be added to a system and heating/cooling load calculations. Prerequisites: HVAC1130, 1140, 1150, 1170. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: HVAC 1130 Tool Usage, Brazing and Soldering Techniques HVAC 1140 Electric Motors/Controls/Schematics HVAC 1150 Halide Refrigerants Certification HVAC 1170 Introduction to Basic Electricity Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2027 Course Outline: HVAC1232 — PDF	2
HVAC 1240 Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Service HVAC - 1240: Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Service Description HVAC 1240 Knowledge of the maintenance, servicing and charging of residential and commercial air conditioners and residential heat pumps is covered. The student will replace components, test pressures and temperatures and perform charging and refrigerant recovery procedures. The student also will troubleshoot air conditioners, heat pumps, and rooftop heating-cooling units. Prerequisites: HVAC1170, HVAC1150 and HVAC1140 or 1320. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: HVAC 1140 Electric Motors/Controls/Schematics HVAC 1150 Halide Refrigerants Certification HVAC 1170 Introduction to Basic Electricity HVAC 1320 Basic Motor Technology and Residential Controls Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2027 Course Outline: HVAC1240 — PDF	3
HVAC 1250 Commercial Refrigeration HVAC - 1250: Commercial Refrigeration Description HVAC 1250 The students will learn about various types of commercial refrigeration equipment, the necessary controls, and proper operation. Equipment will include reach in coolers and freezers as well as ice machines. Also covered will be proper maintenance procedures as well as troubleshooting and schematic diagrams. Prerequisites: HVAC1120, 1140, 1150, 1170. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: HVAC 1120 Refrigeration Principles and Applications HVAC 1140 Electric Motors/Controls/Schematics HVAC 1150 Halide Refrigerants Certification HVAC 1170 Introduction to Basic Electricity Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2027 Course Outline: HVAC1250 — PDF	3
General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 3) BIOL1110 program recommended ‡ MNTC - 3: General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 3) Description MNTC 3 Credits: Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: MNTC3 — PDF OR General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 4) BIOL1110 program recommended ‡ MNTC - 4: General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 4) Description MNTC 4 Credits: Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: MNTC4 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	19

Total Credits:	39

‡ Select General Education electives from specified MnTC goal area or from any MnTC goals if none specified.