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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Residential Air Conditioning
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Course Prefix & Number:
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HART1341
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Section Number:
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0840
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Term Code:
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SP 21
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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32
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Lab Hours:
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32
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A study of components, application, and installation of mechanical air conditioning systems including operating conditions, troubleshooting, repair, and charging of air conditioning systems.
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Course Prerequisites: Refrigeration Principles HART 1307, Basic Electricity for HVAC HART1301
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Course Type: Residential systems, their installation and required maintenance
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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Mike Brucia
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Campus/Office Location:
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DHS 342
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Telephone Number:
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Cell: 214-394-9364
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E-mail Address:
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mbrucia@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS: M – F 1:30 – 3:30 pm in DHS 342 and by appointment.
REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Fundamentals of HVACR, 3rd edition, by Carter Stanfield and David Skaves
(ISBN 13: 97801134016160)
GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded
Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or
Point Values
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2
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Discussions (10 points each)
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20
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6
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Assignments (10 points each)
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60
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10
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Quizzes (1 point per question)
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180
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12
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Labs (10 points each)
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120
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4
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Exams (1 point per question)
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309
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Total Points
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689
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END OF COURSE OUTCOMES (WECM)
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Student Learning Outcome
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Identify various types of system applications
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Perform charging, recovery, and evacuation procedures of an installed system
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Perform component and part diagnostics and replacement
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Perform system maintenance
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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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Refrigeration Cycle
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Review the Mechanical Compression Refrigeration Cycle
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Residential Air Conditioning
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Explain the details of a unitary refrigeration system, install a room or window air conditioner. Describe how a residential split system air conditioning system is configured. Explain why split systems were developed, discuss the proper arrangement and placement of equipment in a split system. Inspect and change air filters.
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Residential Split Systems, Air Conditioning Installations
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List the various installation components of a residential split system air conditioner. Explain the installation process of the outdoor condensing unit. Explain the installation process of the indoor evaporator and or air handler. Explain the methods used to select and install the refrigerant line sets. Explain the electric wiring requirements of the system. Explain the various methods used to check the airflow across and evaporator. Explain the various methods used to check the refrigerant charge of the system.
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Refrigerant Handling
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Charge a working residential AC system, Pump down a system, Recover refrigerant from a working HVAC system, Evacuate a system, Refrigerant leak testing procedures
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Introduction to Heating
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Compare various types of electric and gas furnaces, explain the principles of combustion and safety
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ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved school sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a school official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
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Last day to Withdraw from a course with a “W” is:
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April 5, 2021
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DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
COURSE TYPE
⃝ Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
⃝ Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- First offense – All participants involved will receive a grade of 0 on the assignment
- Second offense – The student(s) will be reported to the appropriate NCTC authorities who will then take action that may result in the student’s removal from the course and/or the college.
Important Program Note – All certificate and degree programs have a capstone exam and lab practical. This capstone process must be completed and passed before NCTC will award the certificate or associates. The exam has to be scheduled with the Division Chair and/or Faculty. If you are completing your final core program course, consider scheduling your capstone. If you have any questions, please contact your instructor for more information
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Darrell D Smith
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Office Location:
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Gainesville CTC 2110
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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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ddsmith@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Gainesville CTC 2106
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3357
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E-mail Address:
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dhuffman@nctc.edu
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