Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: HART-1301 (Section: 2C, CRN: 92376)
Basic Electricity for HVAC
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Instructor Information
Instructor Javier Chavez
Email chavezja@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6229
Office Madison Monroe Educational - Room: 228
Office Hours Mark Stiles Unit, TDCJ, Vocational Department
Monday, Tuesday ,Wednesday, Thursday, Friday  5am-11am
Additional Contact Information Chavezja@lamarpa.edu
Course Information
Description Principles of electricity as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment, electrical circuits, and component theory and operation.
Required 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, 21th edition, Goodheart-willcox publishing, ISBN 978-1-63126-354-5. 2: Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Lab Manual, 21th edition, Goodheart-willcox publisher, ISBN 978-1-63126-356-9. 3: Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning work book, 21th edition Goodheart-Willcox publisher IBSN 978-1-63126-355-2
Additional Materials/Resources none
Corequisites/Prerequisites Principles of electricity as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment, electrical circuits, and component theory and operation.
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.
Program Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate knowledge of the basic and advanced principles of electricity, electrical current, and amperage; apply Ohms law to electrical calculations; perform electrical continuity, voltage, and current tests with appropriate meters; demonstrate electrical safety
Lecture Topics Outline  1: Course Introduction; syllabus review  2: electrical safety, chapter 2 quiz, lab, exam.  3: electrical shop practices, meters  4: intro to electricity chapter 12, lab. 5: chapter 12 review quiz, exam. 6: electrical power chapter 13, lab. quiz 7: electrical power chapter 13, review, exam. 8: basic electronics chapter 14 quiz, lab.  9: basic electronics chapter 14 review, exam. 10: review of electrical principles and safety  11: reading diagrams and using diagram keys, quiz, lab. 12: drawing electrical diagrams. exam. 13: Electrical load calculations chapter 16 lab quiz  14: Electrical load calculations chapter 16 review exam. 15: prep for Chapter 17 exam, course over view. labs  16: exam review; Chapter 17 exam
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: 17 exam review; 17 exam
Final Exam Date August 26, 2024 - 5:00 AM   Through  December 13, 2024 - 11:00 AM
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
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

Grievance / Complaint / Concern 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.
Department Information
Inmate Instruction
Chair:Sheila Guillot
Email:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381