First Semester

• RFAC 110 - Fundamentals of Refrigeration Credit Hours: 3
• RFAC 120 - Fundamentals of Refrig Lab Credit Hours: 3
• RFAC 130 - HVAC Electricity Credit Hours: 3
• RFAC 160 - Air Conditioning Principles Credit Hours: 3
• RFAC 180 - Heat Pumps Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester

• RFAC 140 - Commercial Refrigeration Prin Credit Hours: 3
• RFAC 150 - Air Conditioning Troubleshooting Credit Hours: 3
• RFAC 170 - Refrigeration/AC Sys Operation Lab Credit Hours: 3
• Restricted Elective(s) Credit Hours: 2
• MATH 128  or Elective if already taken MATH 128

Third Semester

• EICR 210 - Electrical Theory III Credit Hours: 3
• EICR 220 - Control System Design Credit Hours: 3
• EICR 230 - Electrical Laboratory III Credit Hours: 4
• EICR 240 - Electrical Control Diagrams Credit Hours: 3
• BUSI 120 - Business Communications Credit Hours: 3

Fourth Semester

• EICR 250 - Electrical Theory IV Credit Hours: 3
• EICR 260 - Programmable Logic Controllers Credit Hours: 3
• EICR 270 - Electrical Laboratory IV Credit Hours: 4
• TECH 115 - OSHA 30 Hour Construction Credit Hours: 2
• Restricted Elective(s) Credit Hours 3

Minimum Total Credit Hours = 63

Program Learning Outcomes

A graduate of the Refrigeration and Electrical Instrumentation AOS program should be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to safely use common test equipment.
• Calculate electrical circuit configurations, including series, parallel, and series-parallel.
• Diagnose residential and commercial heating control systems.
• Calculate voltage sources, both single-phase and three-phase, including alternators, generators, and batteries.
• Observe National Electric Code compliance, including calculating wire sizes, sizing starters, fuses, and overloads.
• Understand magnetism and magnetic properties.
• Calculate RLC circuits (resistance, inductance, capacitance).
• Calculate power transmission systems (transformers).
• Use programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Understand AC motors and alternators, both single- and three-phase.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies by making appropriate decisions regarding first-aid care.
• Understand and discuss fundamental refrigeration principles, including: trade tools, gas laws, pressure/temperature relationship, heat transfer, refrigerants, compression cycle, compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, refrigeration oils, desiccants and driers, evacuation, and safe handling of refrigerants.
• Demonstrate a hands-on knowledge of the refrigeration system, including skills in servicing, analyzing, problem solving, and pertinent safety practices.
• Understand the basic electricity knowledge necessary to HVAC mechanics.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the equipment and specific topics associated with commercial refrigeration systems.

SUNY General Education Requirement

Students should be aware that GE requirements vary by degree type. Some majors require additional categories and/or credits. Consult with your academic advisor for program-specific information; for more information, visit: General Education  

General Education Categories and Abbreviations (in alphabetical order): 

Technical Standards for Electrical Construction and Instrumentation Programs

The technical standards listed below are intended to inform students of the skills, abilities, and behavioral expectations required in this program. These technical standards reflect performance abilities and characteristics that are necessary to successfully complete the requirements of this program at SUNY Delhi. These standards are not conditions of admission to the program, but persons interested in applying for admission to the program should review this list to develop a better understanding of the skills, abilities, and behavioral expectations necessary to successfully complete the program. The College complies with the requirements and spirit of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; therefore, the College will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for participants with disabilities who are otherwise qualified.

Sensory/Observation Skills

General: Use sensory cues to conduct inspections and tests to determine root causes of failures and respond properly.

Specific:

• Interpret read-outs from analog and digital meters, oscilloscopes, tape rulers, and other measuring devices.
• Distinguish identifying colors of wires, push buttons, indicating lights, and other objects.
• Recognize and compare shapes and forms of objects.
• Detect and respond to warning indicators of malfunctions.
• Judge distance and spatial relationships of objects.
• Detect and respond to sensory cues that indicate problems.
• Select appropriate materials, tools and equipment for installation, maintenance and repairs.

Motor skills

General: Possess physical strength, flexibility, and dexterity needed to safely perform electrical work.

Specific:

• Operate necessary tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Remove and replace failed components and small parts.
• Position and maneuver in confined spaces.
• Work at varying heights.
• Lift and transport equipment and supplies as necessary.

Communication skills

General: Communicate to gather and convey information.

Specific:

• Speak, write, and understand English.
• Obtain necessary information from oral and written sources.
• Express information coherently.
• Document work accurately.

Behavioral skills

General: Behave appropriately and safely in a cooperative learning environment.

Specific:

• Fulfill personal and shared responsibilities.
• Work cooperatively with partners and groups.
• Exercise good judgment.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Distinguish identifying colors of wires, push buttons, indicating lights, and other objects.
• Use a ladder to work at varying heights.
• Document work carefully.

Environmental tolerance

General: Function safely in an electrical shop environment.

Specific:

Work for prolonged periods amidst:

• Sharp tools and materials
• Electrical equipment
• Chemicals and toxins
• Heat, dust, and fumes
• Machinery with moving parts
• Slippery or uneven surfaces
• Variations in lighting
• Noise