COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Residential Air Conditioning
Course prefix number and section number: HART1341-0280
Semester/Year of course: Fall 2024-2025
Semester start and end dates: October 21, 2024 - December 14, 2024
Modality: Hybrid
Lecture and Lab meeting location, days, and times: Campions Circle, Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 PM - 9:50 PM
Semester credit hours: 3
Course Description:
An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer theory, temperature/pressure relationship, refrigerant handling, refrigeration components, and safety.
Course prerequisites: N/A
Required course materials:
* Fundamentals of HVACR (4th Edition) by Carter Stanfield and David Skaves
* PowerPoint slides (provided by instructor)
Name of instructor:
Professor D. Peoples
Office location: 114 Campions Circle, Suite 101
Telephone number: 940-453-0509
Email address: dpeoples@nctc.edu
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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Graded Course Elements
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Points per Element
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Total Points
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Discussions
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62.5 points each
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500 points
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Review Questions
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100 points each
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1000 points
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Labs
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125 points each
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1125 points
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Unit Quizzes
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100 points each
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900 points
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Exams
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100 points each
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300 points
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Final Exam
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100 points
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100 points
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Total Points Possible: 3925
Final Grade Scale:
A: 90% and above
B: 80% - 89%
C: 70% - 79%
D: 60% - 69%
F: Below 60%
Late Work Policy:
Assignments submitted late will not be accepted unless prior approval from the instructor has been obtained. Incomplete assignments will also not be accepted.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy:
Scholastic dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or collusion, will not be tolerated. A first offense will result in a grade of 0 on the assignment; a second offense will be reported to college authorities and may result in removal from the course or college.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy:
Use of generative AI tools, including language models, is not permitted for completing graded assignments unless otherwise specified by the instructor. Students must disclose any AI assistance used.
Attendance Policy:
Regular and punctual attendance is expected. Absences without valid reasons or proper documentation will result in a zero for missed assignments unless arrangements are made in advance with the instructor.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (WECM)
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify various types of system applications.
2. Perform charging, recovery, and evacuation procedures on installed systems.
3. Perform diagnostics and replacement of system components and parts.
4. Conduct system maintenance on HVAC units.
COLLEGE POLICIES
ADA Statement:
NCTC adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding reasonable accommodations. Students requiring accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate services.
AI Statement:
Students must disclose the use of AI tools in coursework. Misuse of AI tools will be treated as academic dishonesty.
Student Handbook:
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations outlined in the Student Handbook. The full handbook is available online.
Student Services:
NCTC provides a variety of support services. Refer to the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for details.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, OR COMPLAINTS
If you have any concerns, please contact your instructor first. If unresolved, you may contact:
Chair/Coordinator: Victor Drayton, Gainesville CTC 2110, 940-668-7731 ext. 4426, vdrayton@nctc.edu
Instructional Dean: Darrell Smith, Gainesville CTC 2110, 940-668-7731 ext. 4426, ddsmith@nctc.edu
SYLLABI STATEMENT REGARDING POTENTIAL CONVERSION TO ONLINE/REMOTE FORMAT
In the event of a college closure due to a health-related crisis, onsite classes will transition to an online/remote format. A 72-hour transition grace period will be provided.
FACE COVERING POLICY
NCTC follows the Texas Governor’s Executive Order regarding the prohibition of mask mandates. Masks are optional but cannot be mandated by the College.
TESTING DISCLAIMER
We will utilize Respondus Lockdown Browser for quizzes that are not done on campus. Read the directions on the quiz as it states points will be deducted if taken off campus UNLESS the Professor makes the quiz/exam available to take in a hybrid fashion using Respondus Browser.