Fall 2025 Course Syllabus Course: HART-2345 (Section: 11H, CRN: 93299) Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design

Instructor Information
Instructor	Morgan Chaddick
Email	chaddickmd@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6436
Office	Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201G
Office Hours	Monday -1:05pm-2:25pm Tuesday- 11am-2:25pm Wednesday -1:05pm-2:25pm Thursday 1:05pm-2:25pm
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Course Information
Description	Study of the properties of air and results of cooling, heating, humidifying or dehumidifying; heat gain and heat loss calculations including equipment selection and balancing the air system.
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. none
Additional Materials/Resources	none
Corequisites/Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	Calculate heat loss and heat gain; size heating and cooling equipment to the structure; read and interpret detailed HVAC design plans; perform a load calculation using industry standards; and design a complete air distribution system including ventilatins requirements and indoor air quality.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	1. Demonstrates standard safety procedures as required in industry. 2. Troubleshoots air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. 3. Prepares to pass the EPA Section 608 certification exam. 4. Demonstrates ability to read diagrams and schematics. 5. Identifies shop tools. 6. Demonstrates an understanding of electricity.
Lecture Topics Outline	WEEK 1: safety   WEEK 2: Chapter 20 Overview of Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers   WEEK 3: Refrigerators    WEEK 4: Types of freezers   WEEK 5: Load calculations    WEEK 6: manual J    WEEK 7: unit sizing and duct design    WEEK 8: design a  home and HVAC system WEEK 9: design the duct system for your home   WEEK 10: Chapter 31 Air distribution   WEEK 11: types pf air distribution    WEEK 12: ductwork, guage thickness and insulation   WEEK 13: duct alarms and building automation  WEEK 14: project    WEEK 15: Review week for final   WEEK 16: Final
Major Assignments Schedule	WEEK 1: safety   WEEK 2: Chapter 20 Overview of Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers   WEEK 3: Refrigerators    WEEK 4: Types of freezers   WEEK 5: Load calculations    WEEK 6: manual J    WEEK 7: unit sizing and duct design    WEEK 8: design a  home and HVAC system WEEK 9: design the duct system for your home   WEEK 10: Chapter 31 Air distribution   WEEK 11: types pf air distribution    WEEK 12: ductwork, guage thickness and insulation   WEEK 13: duct alarms and building automation  WEEK 14: project    WEEK 15: Review week for final   WEEK 16: Final
Final Exam Date	December 8, 2025 - 12:0 AM   Through  December 9, 2025 - 11:59 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	students must have close toed shoes. no eating are drinking in class room 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. 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
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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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. 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	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Cristina Lawson Email: lawsonac@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381