The purpose of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Program is to provide industry-based training on the concepts, rules, theory and applications of air conditioning and refrigeration, as well as the theory and applications of heating techniques, and to train intermediate staff with the title of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician for institutions and organizations operating in the field of air conditioning and refrigeration. In addition to theoretical knowledge, students of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Program have the opportunity to gain field-specific work experience by working full-time in businesses for one semester with the +1 Education Model.
PEA1: To train advanced graduates who are proficient in the fundamental principles of air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, and heating systems; possess practical skills in mechanical installations, refrigeration cycles, and HVAC components; and have technical competence in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and automation and control applications of refrigeration systems, and who can contribute to project design processes.
PEA2: To train graduates who are aware of energy efficiency, environmentally friendly technologies, and next-generation refrigerants in industrial and commercial refrigeration applications; and who work in accordance with professional ethics and occupational health and safety rules.
PEA3: To train graduates who are team-oriented, have strong communication skills, adhere to professional ethical values, and work in accordance with occupational health and safety rules.
PEA4: To train individuals who are mindful of continuous learning, can follow technological developments, can monitor innovations in their professional field with foreign language skills, and can maintain their professional development.
Vision: “To be a leading educational program that closely follows scientific and technological developments, develops energy-efficient and sustainable air conditioning and refrigeration solutions, and trains qualified technical experts who guide the sector.”
| No | Program Requirements |
|---|---|
| 1 | Educate the republican individuals who hold the view of the Turkish independence, Due to Atatürk's principles and revolutions, patriotic |
| 2 | To know the structure and rules of the Turkish language, know Turkish language correctly and effectively use it. |
| 3 | Can effectively communicate and to have enough foreign language skills in the field |
| 4 | Knows basic concepts, definitions and principles about air conditioning and refrigeration systems. |
| 5 | Reads projects in the field of air conditioning and refrigeration and draws project. |
| 6 | Calculates heating and cooling loads and system capacity of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. |
| 7 | Knows electromechanical control and automatic control circuits and makes installation their. |
| 8 | Makes design of the a refrigeration system and calculates pipe diameters and makes installation their. |
| 9 | Calculates duct diameters of ventilation and air conditioning systems and makes installation their. |
| 10 | Makes test, diagnostics, repair and maintenance of the air conditioning and refrigeration systems. |
| 11 | Knows the basic concepts of entrepreneurship and management. Takes precaution against work accidents on occupational safety and apply them. |
| 12 | Knows developing technological concepts and makes professional analyses in the light of the these concepts. |
| 13 | Knows life - long learning principles and have the ethical responsibility. |
| 14 | Designs natural gas, heating and plumbing systems and knows materials in air conditioning and cooling sector. |
| 15 | Knows basic computer usage and uses software and hardware required by the profession. |
| 16 | An individual who can use mathematical, scientific and engineering solutions related to his/her field at a technician level; can communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish, can write reports and make presentations; adopts Atatürk's principles and reforms; can follow technological developments in his/her professional field and cooperate; and has occupational health, safety and environmental protection awareness. |
Graduates of this program can transfer to Bachelor's degree programs in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Systems Engineering, subject to specified rules.
