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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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EPA Recovery Certification Preparation
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Course Prefix & Number:
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HART1256
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Section Number:
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100
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Term Code:
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142S
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Semester Credit Hours:
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2
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Lecture Hours:
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2
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Certification training for HVAC refrigerant recovery, recycle, and reclaim. Instruction will provide a review of EPA guidelines for refrigerant recovery and recycling during the installation, service, and repair of all HVAC and refrigeration systems.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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Course Type:
o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
o- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x- WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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Kenny Smith
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Campus/Office Location:
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CTC 2116
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Telephone Number:
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940 668 4272
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E-mail Address:
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ksmith@nctc.edu
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Kenny Smith
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Office Location:
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CTC2110
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, x4426
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E-mail Address:
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ksmith@nctc.edu
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Study Guide for EPA Section 608 (ISBN 13: 9781892765291)
GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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1
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EPA Section 608 Core
Test over 608 core
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25%
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1
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EPA Section 608 Type 1
Test over 608 Type 1
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25%
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1
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EPA Section 608 Type 2
Test over 608 Type 2
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25%
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1
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EPA Section 608 Type 3
Test over 608 Type 3
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25%
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END OF COURSE OUTCOMES (WECM)
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Student Learning Outcome
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Define refrigerant recovery, recycle, and reclaim terms
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Explain refrigerant recovery, recycle, and reclaim procedures
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Analyze refrigerant recovery, recycle, and reclaim operations
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Identify Type I, Type II, and Type III appliances
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Examine and utilize Section 608 of the Clean Air Act of 1990 Refrigerant, Recovery, Recycle, and Reclaim
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Topic
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General Description of Subject Matter
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EPA Section 608 Core
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Ozone Depletion, Chlorine Monoxide, Global Warming Potential, Refrigerants and Recovery/Evacuation Requirements
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EPA Sections 608 Type 1
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Leak Repair Requirements, Recovery Requirements, Recovery Techniques, Checking for Noncondensables, Cylinder requirements and Opening a System.
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EPA Section 608 Type 2
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Leak Repair Requirements, Recovery Requirements and Recovery Techniques.
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EPA Section 608 Type 3
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Leak Detection, Leak Repair, Recovery Requirements, Recovery Techniques and Recharging Techniques
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. Students absent (excused or unexcused) for ten classes or more may receive an “F” for the course or may be dropped from the course. Class participation assignments and exams will be used to determine regular attendance for online students. A student that is compelled to be absent when a test is given, will petition the instructor, in advance, for permission to take the exam early. A student will be allowed to drop one exam from the required exams given during the course. Required work not completed by due dates will not be allowed to be turned in late without instructor approval.
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Last day to Withdraw
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For the spring 2015 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 9, 2015.
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Student Rights & Responsibilities
NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.
Scholastic Integrity
Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See the Student Handbook for more information.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Disability Services (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
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Tobacco-Free Campus
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NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.
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