Academics

Home Performance Technology

Degree

Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 61

Program Requirements

Select a course number below to see a course description.

Required General Education Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
	ENGLISH *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	MATHEMATICS *	3 to 4
	LABORATORY SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS *	4
	HUMANITIES *	3
	COMMUNICATION *	3

Required Program Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
ARCTK 119	BLUEPRINT READING - CONSTRUCTION	1
HPT 110	INTRODUCTION TO GREEN BUILDING NEEDS	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 122	RESIDENTIAL HYDRONIC SYSTEMS	4
REACT 211	RESIDENTIAL EQUIPMENT DESIGN I	3
REACT 213	RESIDENTIAL EQUIPMENT DESIGN II	3
REACT 220	BALANCING AND TESTING HVAC SYSTEMS	2
REACT 237	OCCUPATION INTERNSHIP I	1
REACT 238	OCCUPATION INTERNSHIP II	1

* Recommended general education courses: ENGL 125 or 201; ECON 111 or HIST 201; MATH 106 or higher; PHYSC 110 or EASC 111; COMM 110

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, MATHEMATICS
Summer Semester	HPT 155, HUMANITIES, ARCTK 119
Fall Semester 2	REACT 211,REACT 122, REACT 237 LABORATORY SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS, SOCIAL SCIENCE
Spring Semester 2	REACT 213, REACT 220, REACT 238, ENGLISH, COMMUNICATION

Program Contact Information

Agricultural and Industrial Technologies Department

Dirksen Hall, Room 09

(309) 694-8566

Illinois Career Cluster

Architecture and Construction

Career Pathway:
Construction

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