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Mechanical-Electrical Technology A.S. Degree - Local GE

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2026-27
Total Units:
70-71

First Year

Other Term

4 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
PreReq
HVAC 250 *
Introduction to Mechanical-Electrical Technology
1
GE
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
SCC Local Area L4

*HVAC 250 is offered prior to the start of the term. Refer to the class schedule

and speak with a counselor as you begin your program.

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
HVAC 256 +
Fundamentals of Instruments and Electricity
1.5
Maj
HVAC 257 +
Fundamentals of Workplace Success
1.5
Maj
OEHS 110
Cal/OSHA 10 General Safety
1
Maj
HVAC 351 +
Basic Mechanical Systems
5
Maj
HVAC 352 +
Mechanical Systems Calculations
2
Maj
HVAC 357 +
Drawing Mechanical Systems
1
GE
ENGL C1000 * / 488 H / ESLW 340
College Composition
3-4
SCC Local Area L1A

+ Prerequisite for HVAC 256, 257, 351: HVAC 250 with a grade of "C" or better


+ Prerequisite for HVAC 352, 357: HVAC 250 and MET 250 with grades of "C" or better


*If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
HVAC 360 +
Mechanical Systems Maintenance
1.5
Maj
HVAC 361 +
Refrigeration Systems
3
Maj
HVAC 362 +
Refrigeration Systems Calculations
3
Maj
HVAC 363 +
Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Processes and Procedures
1.5
Maj
HVAC 364 +
Electrical Controls
3
GE
Arts and Humanities
3
SCC Local Area L3

+ Prerequisite for HVAC 360: HVAC 256, HVAC 257, HVAC 351, HVAC 357, MET 256, MET 257, MET 351, and MET 357 with grades of "C" or better


+ Prerequisite for HVAC 361: HVAC 351 with a grade of "C" or better


+ Prerequisite for HVAC 362: HVAC 351 and 352 with grades of "C" or better


+ Prerequisite for HVAC 363: HVAC 351 or MET 351 with a grade of "C" or better


+ Prerequisite for HVAC 364: HVAC 256, HVAC 351, HVAC 352, HVAC 357, MET 256, MET 351, MET 352, and MET 357 with grades of "C" or better

Summer Term

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
GE
Natural Sciences
3
SCC Local Area L5
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
SCC Local Area L6

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
HVAC 371 +
Gas-Fired Heating Equipment
3
Maj
HVAC 372 +
Power Machinery, Heating and Air Conditioning Calculations
3
Maj
HVAC 373 +
Piping and Electrical Drafting and Blueprint Reading
3
Maj
HVAC 374 +
Automatic Control Systems I
3
GE
MATH 300 *
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
SCC Local Area L2

+ Prerequisite for HVAC 371: HVAC 351, MET 360, and MET 364 with grades of "C" or better


+ Prerequisite for HVAC 372: HVAC 361 and 362 with grades of "C" or better


+ Prerequisite for HVAC 373:  HVAC 361, MET 360, and MET 364 with grades of "C" or better


+ Prerequisite for HVAC 374: HVAC 361, MET 361, and MET 364 with grades of "C" or bette


*If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your eServices account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.

Semester 4

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
HVAC 381 +
Air Conditioning
3
Maj
HVAC 383 +
Instrumentation
3
Maj
HVAC 384 +
Automatic Control Systems II
3
Maj
HVAC 388 +
Heat Pump Operation and Load Calculations
3
GE
Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
SCC Local Area L1B

+ Prerequisite for HVAC 381: HVAC 371 and 372 with grades of "C" or better 


+ Prerequisite for HVAC 383: HVAC 371, 372, 373, and 374 with grades of "C" or better


+ Prerequisite for HVAC 384: HVAC 371, HVAC 374, MET 371, and MET 374 with grades of "C" or better


+ Prerequisite for HVAC 388: HVAC 371, HVAC 372, HVAC 373, MET 371, MET 372, and MET 373 with grades of "C" or better

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

 Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed within the Los Rios Community College District.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s local AA/AS degree general education requirements – Area L1A and L1B; Area L2; Area L3; Area L4; Area L5; and Area L6 – with an overall 2.0 GPA.

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied the general education requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records” to determine your Math and English placements.

Published May 24, 2026

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