Course Title:

Basic Electricity for HVAC

Course Prefix & Number:

HART 1301

Section Number:

0100

Semester/Year of Course:

Spring 2025

Semester Start and End Dates:

[01/22/2025] - 03/15/2025]

Modality:

Hybrid

Class Meeting Location, Days, and Times:

[Hybrid, Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 PM-9:50 PM]

Lab Meeting Location, Days, and Times:

[Champions Circle, Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 PM-9:50 PM]

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Course Description:

Principles of electricity as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment, electrical circuits, and component theory and operation.

Course Prerequisites:

Fundamentals of Refrigeration

Required Course Materials:

Fundamentals of HVACR, 4th edition by Carter Stanfield and David Skaves, Eye protection (safety glasses or face shield), closed-toe shoes for lab sessions.

Instructor Name:

Professor D. Peoples

Office Location:

114 Champions Circle, Suite 101

Telephone Number:

940-453-0509

Email Address:

DPeoples@nctc.edu

Unit 30: Electrical Safety (Assignment and Test)

Unit 31: Basic Electricity (Assignment and Test)

Unit 32: Alternating Current Fundamentals (Assignment and Test)

Unit 33: Electrical Measuring and Test Instruments (Assignment and Test)

Unit 34: Electrical Components (Assignment and Test)

Unit 35: Electric Motors (Assignment and Test)

Unit 36: Motor Controls (Assignment and Test)

Unit 38: Electrical Diagrams (Assignment and Test)

Unit 39: Control Systems (Assignment and Test)

Final Exam

Discussion

Labs 

Academic Integrity Policy:

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation, and collusion. See the Student Handbook for details.

Artificial Intelligence Policy:

The use of generative AI tools to complete an assignment or exam is not permitted. Students should disclose any use of such tools and seek clarification from the instructor if unsure about the policy.

Attendance Policy:

Regular and punctual attendance is expected. All absences are considered unauthorized unless due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. Contact the instructor prior to any absence or tardiness.

Withdrawal Policy:

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last Day to Withdraw:

March 11th, 2024

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of electricity, electrical current, circuitry, and air conditioning devices.
2. Perform electrical continuity, voltage, and current tests with appropriate meters.
3. Demonstrate electrical safety.

ADA Statement:

NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. Contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange accommodations.

AI Statement:

Faculty set policies regulating the use of generative AI tools. Students are encouraged to ask instructors for clarification.

Student Handbook:

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.

Student Services:

NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Victor Drayton

Office Location:

CTC 2110 Gainesville

Telephone Number:

940-668-7731 ext. 4426

Email Address:

VDrayton@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Darrell D Smith

Office Location:

CTC Gainesville

Telephone Number:

940-668-7731 x4426

Email Address:

 ddsmith@nctc.edu