Construction & Design Technologies
Articulation Agreement: HVAC Technology with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Requirements
- Enrolled in the HVAC Technology major at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Complete the General Education courses (list below) with grades of ‘C’ or higher.
Course Transfer Equivalencies
General Education Courses
These courses are evaluated individually and must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ of better.
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Penn College | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Credits: | 23 | Total Credits: | 23 | ||
| Course Number | Course Title | Number of Credits | Course Number | Course Title | Number of Credits |
| ENG 106 | Composition | 3 | ENL 111 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 136 | Technical Math II * | 3 | MTH 124 | Tech. Algebra & Trig I * | 3 |
| Physical Fitness and Health | 1 | FIT ELEC | Fitness Elective | 1 | |
| CIS 111 | Intro. To Computer Application | 3 | CSC 110 | Intro. to Information Technology | 3 |
| PHYS 116 | Principles of Physics I | 4 | PHS 115 | College Physics I ** | 4 |
| ENG 216 | Technical Report Writing | 3 | ENL 201 | Technical & Professional Communication | 3 |
| ENG 221 | Public Speaking | 3 | Open Elective | ||
| Social Science Elective | 3 | ENL 201 | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
* If the student completes MATH 136 at Thaddeus Stevens it will only satisfy MTH 124 (Math requirement for the A.A.S. degree at Penn College). The student will need to complete MTH 125, MTH 180 and MTH 182 to earn the B.S. degree.
** Acceptable Substitute for PHS 103, which is required by the BHD major
HVAC Technology Major Courses
These courses will substitute as a block if satisfactorily completed with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Courses are not evaluated individually. By completing all of the listed TSCT courses, you will receive credit for all of the listed Penn College courses.
| Substitute TSCT Courses | PCT Construction Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC 271 | System Servicing/ Troubleshooting | Total Credits: | 51 | |
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Number | Course Title | Number of Credits |
| HVAC 122 | OSHA Elec. & Construction Safety | ACR111 | Intro. to Refrigeration | 5 |
| HVAC 126 | Electrical Fundamentals of HVAC | PLH112 | Mechanical Systems I | 5 |
| HVAC 130 | Electrical Components | ELT 250 | HVAC/R Electricity | 5 |
| HVAC 134 | Electrical Circuits | ACR236 | Air Conditioning Systems I | 3 |
| HVAC 138 | Lab Practice I: Elec. Applications | ACR238 | Air Conditioning System I Load Calculations & Design | 2 |
| HVAC 142 | HVAC Installation Principles | ELT252 | HVAC Controls I Residential | 4 |
| HVAC 146 | Lab Practice II: Installation Apps. | PLH236 | Basic Heating Systems Installation | 3 |
| HVAC 150 | Principles of Refrigeration | PLH238 | Basic Heating Systems Heat Loss Calculation & System Design | 2 |
| HVAC 155 | Residential Heating Systems | ACR249 | Advanced HVAC System Service | 3 |
| HVAC 160 | Lab Practice III: Heating Apps. | ACR251 | Warm Air Heating & Duct Design | 3 |
| HVAC 165 | Comfort Cooling Systems | ELT253 | HVAC Controls II Commercial | 4 |
| HVAC 170 | Lab Practice IV: Cooling Apps. | PLH244 | Hydronic Heating Systems | 4 |
| HVAC 175 | Refrigerant Management | ACR124 | Refrigeration Applications – Commercial Systems/Equipment | 4 |
| HVAC 180 | Mechanical Codes for HVAC/R | ACR126 | Refrigeration Applications – Commercial Installation/Service * | 4 |
| HVAC 206 | Air Conditioning Systems | |||
| HVAC 211 | Heat Pump Systems | |||
| HVAC 216 | Systems Installation and Start Up | |||
| HVAC 221 | Commercial Refrigeration | |||
| HVAC 256 | Load Calculations | |||
| HVAC 261 | Controls of HVAC | |||
| HVAC 266 | Ventilation | |||
* Satisfy Commercial Refrigeration Elective Requirement
