Academics
Home Performance Technology
Degree
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 66
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGLISH * | 3 | |
| COMMUNICATION * | 3 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| MATHEMATICS * | 3 to 4 | |
| LABORATORY SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS * | 4 | |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ARCTK 119 | BLUEPRINT READING - CONSTRUCTION | 1 |
| HPT 110 | INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION | 3 |
| HPT 120 | INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING ENERGY ANALYSIS | 3 |
| HPT 140 | INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND VENTILATION | 3 |
| HPT 150 | BUILDING ENVELOPE EVALUATION | 3 |
| HPT 155 | Home Performance Project | 3 |
| REACT 110 | INTRODUCTION TO REFRIGERATION | 4 |
| REACT 118 | ELECTRICITY AS IT APPLIES TO HVAC/R | 4 |
| REACT 120 | RESIDENTIAL FURNACES | 4 |
| REACT 211 | RESIDENTIAL EQUIPMENT DESIGN I | 4 |
| REACT 213 | RESIDENTIAL EQUIPMENT DESIGN II | 4 |
| REACT 220 | BALANCING AND TESTING HVAC SYSTEMS | 2 |
| REACT 237 | OCCUPATION INTERNSHIP I | 1 |
| REACT 238 | OCCUPATION INTERNSHIP II | 1 |
| DECON 101 | INTRODUCTION TO DECONSTRUCTION | 1 |
| DECON 102 | DECONSTRUCTION METHODS AND MATERIALS | 2 |
| DECON 103 | PRINCIPLES OF DECONSTRUCTION ASSESSMENT | 2 |
| DECON 104 | DECONSTRUCTION PROJECT | 2 |
* Recommended General Education Courses: ENGL 125 or ENGL 201; COMM 110; ECON 110 or HIST 201; MATH 106 or higher; PHYSC 110 or EASC 111; or see specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.
The program is designed for those who are new to the various careers in the built environment. However, there is an opportunity for students with documented previous experience/credentials to obtain program credit by demonstrating prior knowledge.
Students may also choose to pursue one of the other certifications/degrees pertaining to the built environment that are available at Illinois Central College, such as, Architectural Construction Technology, Architectural Drafting, Architecture, Commercial Refrigeration Technician, Home Performance Technology, HVAC Residential Installer, HVAC Technician Certificate, HVAC/R Technology
Students must provide the following items: safety glasses with side shields, work gloves, basic scientific calculator, and thumb drive.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | HPT 110; HPT 120; REACT 110; REACT 118 |
| Spring Semester 1 | HPT 140; HPT 150; REACT 120; ARCTK 119; Mathematics |
| Summer Semester | HPT 155; Humanities |
| Fall Semester 2 | REACT 211; DECON 101; DECON 102; DECON 103; DECON 104; Laboratory Science/Mathematics; Social Science |
| Spring Semester 2 | REACT 213; REACT 220; REACT 237; REACT 238; Communication; English |
Program Contact Information
Agricultural and Industrial Technologies Department
Dirksen Hall, Room 09
(309) 694-8566
Illinois Career Cluster
Architecture and Construction
Career Pathway:
Construction