Spring 2021 Course Syllabus Course: HART-1345- Section: 11 Gas and Electric Heating

Instructor Information
Instructor	Morgan Chaddick
E-mail	chaddickmd@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6381
Office	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 G Hours: MW 12pm- 2 pm TR 11am -12pm F 10am - 12pm
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	Identify different types of gas furnaces; identify and describe component operation of gas furnaces; service and troubleshoot gas furnaces; perform safety inspections on gas and electric heating systems; identify unsafe operation of gas furnaces; identify and discuss component operation of electric heating systems; and service and troubleshoot electric heating systems.
Core Objectives	NONE
Program Student Learning Outcomes	•Demonstrates standard safety procedures as required in industry. •Troubleshoots air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. •Prepares to pass the EPA Section 608 certification exam. •Demonstrates ability to read diagrams and schematics. •Identifies shop tools. •Demonstrates an understanding of electricity.
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	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.
Major Assignments Schedule	week 1: Course introduction; syllabus review week 2: Theory of combustion week 3: Heat transfer; chapter review week 4: Heat from electrical resistance; review week 5: understanding electrical circuits in gas units. week 6: trouble shooting safety, circuits week 7: identifying proper combustion week 8: maintaining proper ventilation. week 9: proper airflow week 10: identifying electric heat components. week 11: drawing electric heating diagrams. week 12: electrical heating trouble shooting. week 13: gas heat trouble shooting. week 14: proper gas maintenance. week 15: electrical heat trouble shooting. week 16: final
Final Exam Date	May 6, 2021 - 8:0 AM   Through  May 6, 2021 - 2:0 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Tests - 60% Labs - 30% 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	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	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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Other	NONE
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Business and Industrial Technology 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.