NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Course Title:
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Refrigeration Principles
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Course Prefix & Number:
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HART 1307
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Section Number:
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0100
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Semester/Year of Course:
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Fall 2024-2025
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Semester Start and End Dates:
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[8/26/2024] - [10/19/2024]
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Modality:
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Hybrid
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Class Meeting Location, Days, and Times:
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[Hybrid, Monday & Wednesday, 6:00pm-9:50PM]
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Lab Meeting Location, Days, and Times:
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[Campions Circle, Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00PM-9:50PM]
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Course Description:
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An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer theory, temperature/pressure relationship, refrigerant handling, refrigeration components, and safety.
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Course Prerequisites:
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N/A
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Required Course Materials:
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Fundamentals of HVACR, 4th edition by Carter Stanfield and David Skaves, PowerPoint Slides provided.
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Instructor Name:
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Professor Peoples
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Office Location:
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114 Campions Circle, Suite 101
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Telephone Number:
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940-453-0509
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Email Address:
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dpeoples@nctc.edu
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Office Hours for Students: By appointment. Phone calls and emails received Monday through Thursday will be returned within 24 hours; those received Friday through Sunday will be returned the following Monday.
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or in writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
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Unit 1: Introduction to HVACR
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 3: Safety
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 6: Measurements
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 7: Properties of Matter
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 8: Types of Energy and Their Properties
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 9: Temperature and Thermodynamics
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 10: Pressure and Vacuum
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 11: Types of Refrigeration Systems
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 12: The Refrigeration Cycle
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 13: Compressors
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 14: Condensers
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 15: Metering Devices
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 16: Evaporators
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 17: Refrigerants and Their Properties
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 22: Piping and Tubing
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 23: Soldering and Brazing
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Unit 24: Refrigerant System Piping
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Complete academic assignments, Lab assignments & Exam (0-100 points each)
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Exams: Section Exams – Test over all units in a section and Final Exam - Test over all sections in course. All element grades will be averaged together for a final grade for the course.
Final Grade Scale: A/B/C/D/F
Late Work Policy: Late assignments will not be accepted. Incomplete assignments will not be accepted.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
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Academic Integrity Policy:
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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.
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Artificial Intelligence Policy:
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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.
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Attendance Policy:
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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.
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Withdrawal Policy:
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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.
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Last Day to Withdraw:
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September 23, 2022
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Student Learning Outcomes:
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1. Identify refrigeration components.
2. Explain operation of the basic refrigeration cycle and heat transfer.
3. Demonstrate proper application and/or use of tools, test equipment and safety procedures.
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Core Objectives:
1. Communication
2. Teamwork
3. Problem Solving
4. Ethics
COLLEGE POLICIES
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ADA Statement:
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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.
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AI Statement:
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Faculty set policies regulating the use of generative AI tools. Students are encouraged to ask instructors for clarification.
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Student Handbook:
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Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
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Student Services:
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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.
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QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, OR COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Victor Drayton
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Office Location:
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CTC 2110 Gainesville
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 ext. 4426
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Email Address:
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vdrayton@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Darrell Smith
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Office Location:
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CTC Gainesville
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3357
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Email Address:
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ddsmith@nctc.edu
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