Fall 2020 Course Syllabus Course: HART-1303- Section: 2C Air Conditioning Control Princ

Instructor Information
Instructor	Javier Chavez
E-mail	chavezja@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6229
Office	Location: Madison Monroe Education - Room: 228 Hours: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 G Hours: MW 5pm-8pm
Department	Inmate Instruction Chair: Sheila Guillot E-mail: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381 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. COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	A basic study of HVAC and refrigeration controls; troubleshooting of control components; emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low voltage circuits; a review of Ohm's law as applied to air conditioning controls and circuits.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	PSLO 1. Demonstrates environmental safety practices. SLO 1. Students will demonstrate environmental safety practices. PSLO 2. Troubleshoots, services, and repairs air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. SLO 2. Students will troubleshoot, service, and repair air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems PSLO 3. Performs technician duties safely. SLO 3. Students will perform technician duties safely. PSLO 4. Works effectively as a team member. SLO 4. Students will work effectively as a team member
Core Objectives	None
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO 1. Demonstrates environmental safety practices. SLO 1. Students will demonstrate environmental safety practices. PSLO 2. Troubleshoots, services, and repairs air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. SLO 2. Students will troubleshoot, service, and repair air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems PSLO 3. Performs technician duties safely. SLO 3. Students will perform technician duties safely. PSLO 4. Works effectively as a team member. SLO 4. Students will work effectively as a team member.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. 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: understanding principles Matter and Energy week 3: Mass and Weight week 4: Heat week 5: Force,Work, and power. week 6: Chapter 6 Basic Refrigeration week 8: identifying types of refrigerant. week 9: system evacuation. week 10: electrical trouble shooting A/C systems. week 11: Condensing week 12: trouble shooting refrigerant problems week 13:Evaporating. week 14:High Side and low side week 15: prep for final exam Week 16: final exam
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Course introduction; syllabus review. Week 2: understanding principles Matter and Energy week 3: Mass and Weight week 4: Heat week 5: Force,Work, and power. week 6: Chapter 6 Basic Refrigeration week 8: identifying types of refrigerant. week 9: system evacuation. week 10: electrical trouble shooting A/C systems. week 11: Condensing week 12: trouble shooting refrigerant problems week 13:Evaporating. week 14:High Side and low side week 15: prep for final exam Week 16: final exam
Final Exam Date	December 3, 2020 - 5:00 PM   Through  December 10, 2020 - 8:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Tests - 50% Labs - 40% Final - 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	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.
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.