House Bill 2504 Fall 2019 HART-1310-01 - HVAC Shop Practices and Tools Syllabus


Fall 2019 Course Syllabus Course: HART-1310- Section: 01 HVAC Shop Practices and Tools

Instructor Information

Instructor

Morgan Chaddick

E-mail

chaddickmd@lamarpa.edu

Phone

(409) 984-6381

Office

Location:	UITC - Room: 201 G
Hours:	M-T-W-TR 3:45-5PM

Department

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:	Sheila Guillot
E-mail:	guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:	(409) 984-6381

Course Information

Description

Tools and instruments used in the HVAC industry. Includes proper application, use and care of these tools, and tubing and piping practices.

Prerequisites

None

Learning Outcomes

Utilize and identify HVAC terms, symbols, materials, tools, measurement equipment, and processes to troubleshoot, service, and repair air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems; identify materials used in fabrication and installation of duct work.

Core Objectives

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading (PSLO ALPHA); measured by pre- and post-tests.
2. Demonstrate use of hand tools, power tools, and instruments (PSLO 1); measured by assignment/quiz.
3. Construct flares, swages, and bends using tubing tools (PSLO 1); measured by assignment.
4. Use a torch for brazing and soldering (PSLO 1); measured by assignment.
5. Identify industry safety and environmental regulations (PSLO 1); measured by quiz/exam.
6. Perform safety procedures (PSLO 1); measured by quiz/exam/assignment.

Textbooks

1: Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning text book, 20th edition, Goodheart-willcox publishing, ISBN 978-1-63126-354-5. 2: Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Lab Manual, 20th edition, Goodheart-willcox publisher, ISBN 978-1-63126-356-9. 3: Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning work book, 20th edition Goodheart-Willcox publisher IBSN 978-1-63126-355-2

Lecture Topics
Outline

week 1: Course Introduction; syllabus review
week 2: shop safety
week 3: tools and supplies chapter 7. quiz, lab.
week 4: tools and supplies chapter 7 review, exam.
week 5: advanced tools quiz
week 6: proper use of fire extinguishers quiz
week 7: proper use of fire extinguishers review, exam
week 8: proper maintenance of vacuum pumps lab, quiz
week 9: proper use of power tools
week 10: power tool maintenance
week 11: swedging and flaring
week 12: soldering and brazing.
week 13: tool and pump maintenance Lab, quiz.
week 14: tool and pump maintenance review,quiz
week 15: prep for exam, course over view. labs
week 16: final exam review; final exam.

Major Assignments
Schedule

Final Exam Date

December 7, 2019 - 9:00 AM Through December 7, 2019 - 12:00 PM

Grading Scale

90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F

Determination of
Final Grade

Tests- 40%, Quizzes- 25%, Labs 25%, Final Exam- 10%

Course Policies

Instructor Policies

1.students must have close toed shoes.
2. no eating are drinking in class room
3. students are graded on participation, if a student is absent he/she can not get participation grade there for will result in a 0 for that class period.
4. Customers will expect Techs to act professional and talk professional. Cursing and profanity will not be allowed in class.

Attendance Policy

Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Missing a day of lecture can possible cause you to drop a letter grade on tests.
1. Tardiness: Tardiness (more than 5mins), for lectures or labs, 2 Tardies will count as an Absence.
2. Absences: NOTE: Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, an illness that requires a hospital stay or a death in your immediate family, excluding aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. 5 absences=drop 1 letter grade, 7 absences=drop 2 letter grades, 9-absences=drop 3 letter grades, 11 absences=F
3. A student with Perfect attendance will receive 15 bonus points added to your test points total at the end of the semester.

Academic Honesty

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

Facility Policies

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.
Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.
Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

Important Information

ADA Considerations

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

MyLamarPA

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Other

NONE

HB 2504

This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.