The academic content of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Associate Degree Program is designed to provide the technical knowledge and skills required in this field. The program includes a curriculum that usually lasts two years and includes theoretical courses and applied laboratory studies. This curriculum is organized in a balanced way to ensure that students have both theoretical knowledge and practical application skills in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
The core parts of the curriculum usually include:
Basic Engineering Courses: Students take basic science courses such as mathematics and physics, as well as more specialized engineering courses such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. These courses provide the theoretical background necessary to understand the working principles of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology Courses: In this department, topics such as refrigeration cycles, design of air conditioning systems, refrigerants, refrigeration equipment and control techniques of these systems are covered. These courses provide students with detailed information about the technologies used in the sector.
Practical and Laboratory Courses: Students learn practical skills such as installation, maintenance and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning systems in a laboratory environment. These practical courses show how to apply theoretical knowledge in practice.
Electrical and Electronic Courses: These courses cover the working principles of electrical and electronic components used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Control systems, circuit elements and automation technologies are included in these courses.
Project Management and Safety Courses: Students are also trained in project management techniques and occupational safety. These courses provide safe working methods in the workplace and skills to manage projects effectively.
Professional English: Since international standards and terminology are important in the air conditioning and refrigeration sector, students are also offered professional English courses.
The curriculum also aims to follow the developments in the sector and adapt to innovations. In this way, graduates enter the sector as technicians who can keep up with technological developments and have innovative and up-to-date knowledge. In addition, through internships and field studies, students have the chance to experience real work environments in the sector during their education, which makes them ready for the business world.