Fall 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: HART-1445- Section: 4C
Gas and Electric Heating 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Javier Chavez
E-mailchavezja@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6229
Office
Location:Madison Monroe Education - Room: 228
Hours:Location: UITC - Room: 201 G Hours: M-W 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 Study of the procedures and principles used in servicing heating systems including gas fired furnaces and electric heating systems
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.
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
Lecture Topics
Outline		 week 1: Course Introduction; syllabus review
week 2: intro to Heating systems 38, quiz, lab.
week 3: intro to Heating systems 38 exam
week 4:,Gas fired heating systems 41 lab.
week 5: Gas fired heating systems 41exam
week 6: electrical power chapter 13, lab. quiz
week 7: Oil - fired heating systems 42, review, exam.
week 8: Oil - fired heating systems 42 quiz, lab.
week 9: ,Oil - fired heating systems 42 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: electric heating systems chapter 43 lab quiz
week 14: electric heating systems chapter 43 review exam.
week 15: prep for exam, course over view. labs
week 16: final exam review; final exam
Major Assignments
Schedule
week 1: Course Introduction; syllabus review
week 2: intro to Heating systems 38, quiz, lab.
week 3: intro to Heating systems 38 exam
week 4:,Gas fired heating systems 41 lab.
week 5: Gas fired heating systems 41exam
week 6: electrical power chapter 13, lab. quiz
week 7: Oil - fired heating systems 42, review, exam.
week 8: Oil - fired heating systems 42 quiz, lab.
week 9: ,Oil - fired heating systems 42 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: electric heating systems chapter 43 lab quiz
week 14: electric heating systems chapter 43 review exam.
week 15: prep for exam, course over view. labs
week 16: final exam review; 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 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
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. 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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Other none
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.