Program Description

The Energy/HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) minor concentrates on the design and operation of heat and mass transfer systems, which produce the needed environments for manufacturing operations, industrial processes, and human comfort. Systems utilizing mechanical equipment are focused on such as pumps, blowers, fans, air compressors, heat exchangers, internal combustion engines, steam turbines, and boilers.

The profession includes fields as diverse as air conditioning, low temperature metallurgy, food preservation, chemical processing, and industrial manufacturing. Energy/HVAC occupations include:

• HVAC systems engineers - for consulting firms and mechanical contractors
• Manufacturers’ sales representatives
• Process plant engineers - in the petrochemical and pulp and paper industry
• Engineers - for power generation plants
• Maintenance supervisors
• Sales representatives - for manufacturers

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

TBD

This program is a part of the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements