Fall 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: HART-1307- Section: 51 Refrigeration Principles |
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Instructor Information | ||||||||||||||
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Instructor | Javier Chavez | |||||||||||||
chavezja@lamarpa.edu | ||||||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6229 | |||||||||||||
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Course Information | ||||||||||||||
Description | An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer theory, temperature/pressure relationship, refrigerant handling, refrigeration components, and safety. | |||||||||||||
Prerequisites | None | |||||||||||||
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. Read, draw, and interpret high and low voltage control circuits (PSLO 1); measured by assignment. 3. Identify HVAC refrigeration controls (PSLO 2); measured by quiz/assignment. 4. Test, repair, and/or replace HVAC-related electrical and control components, wiring, and equipment (PSLO 3); measured by quiz/assignment. |
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Core Objectives | ||||||||||||||
Program Student Learning Outcomes | Demonstrate knowledge of the basic and advanced principles of electricity, electrical current, and amperage; apply Ohm’s law to electrical calculations; perform electrical continuity, voltage, and current tests with appropriate meters; demonstrate electrical safety | |||||||||||||
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 |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
week 1: Course Introduction; syllabus review week 2: electrical safety, chapter 2 quiz, lab, exam. week 3: electrical shop practices, meters week 4: intro to electricity chapter 12, lab. week 5: chapter 12 review quiz, exam. week 6: electrical power chapter 13, lab. quiz week 7: electrical power chapter 13, review, exam. week 8: basic electronics chapter 14 quiz, lab. week 9: basic electronics chapter 14 review, exam. week 10: review of electrical principles and safety week 11: reading diagrams and using diagram keys, quiz, lab. week 12: drawing electrical diagrams. exam. week 13: electrical load calculations chapter 16 lab quiz week 14: electrical load calculations chapter 16 review exam. week 15: prep for exam, course over view. labs week 16: final exam review; final exam |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
week 1: Course Introduction; syllabus review week 2: electrical safety, chapter 2 quiz, lab, exam. week 3: electrical shop practices, meters week 4: intro to electricity chapter 12, lab. week 5: chapter 12 review quiz, exam. week 6: electrical power chapter 13, lab. quiz week 7: electrical power chapter 13, review, exam. week 8: basic electronics chapter 14 quiz, lab. week 9: basic electronics chapter 14 review, exam. week 10: review of electrical principles and safety week 11: reading diagrams and using diagram keys, quiz, lab. week 12: drawing electrical diagrams. exam. week 13: electrical load calculations chapter 16 lab quiz week 14: electrical load calculations chapter 16 review exam. week 15: prep for exam, course over view. labs week 16: final exam review; final exam |
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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 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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. | |||||||||||||
MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLSCPA. | |||||||||||||
Other | None | |||||||||||||
HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. |