REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS:

Stanfield, C. & Skaves, D. (2013). Fundamentals of HVACR 3^rd  edition

Pearson Education, Inc.  (ISBN 13: 978-0-13-401616-0)

ESCO 608PM9 Section 608 Preparatory Manual – provided in course

ESCO 608PPT9 Section 608 PowerPoint – provided in course

OFFICE HOURS:

12:30 – 3:00 PM Mon. – Fri. Your Instructor is available for consultation by appointment. Phone calls and emails received Monday through Thursday will be returned within 24 hours. Phone calls and emails received Friday, Saturday or Sunday will be returned the following Monday. No phone calls after 9:00 PM. If you send a text, you must identify yourself or the instructor may not respond.

END OF COURSE OUTCOMES (WECM):

GRADING CRITERIA:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION:

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) Students will be allowed to drop one exam grade from the required exams given during the course. Required work not completed by due dates will not be accepted without instructor approval.

• • Course Attendance & Participation - Attendance is just as important in class as it is for a job. Attendance is mandatory in this course.  Any student who is not present will receive a "0" for any graded assignments missed. You may be allowed to make up work only if you contact the instructor prior to the absence.  If you must be late or miss class you are required to contact the instructor by phone, text or email prior to the absence or tardiness
  • Assignments that require online submission are due regardless of whether or not the student attends class that day.
  • Late assignments will not be accepted.
  • Incomplete assignments will not be accepted.
  • Cell phone use is prohibited in the classroom and lab unless specifically authorized by the instructor. Earbuds may only be used with specific approval from the instructor. 
  • Class disruptions will not be tolerated.
  • If you need to leave the classroom or lab for any reason during class hours, inform the instructor of your destination and expected return time. Check back in with the instructor upon your return. 
  • Watches, rings and other jewelry that may come into contact with moving parts and/or live electrical circuits are prohibited in the lab.
  • Closed toe shoes are required in the lab. 
  • Loose fitting clothing or any hairstyle that may become entangled with moving machinery or present a safety issue while using tools is prohibited.
  • Outer clothing made from 100% cotton or specific fire resistant material is required to be worn whenever torches are in use.
  • Students may store lab clothing in lockers inside the HVAC lab. Student's must provide their own lock.
  • Failure to follow any of the above policies may result in the student receiving a grade of "0" for any assignment under way at the time. Repeated offenses will result in the removal of the student from the class.
  • Dishonesty will not be tolerated. A minor offense will result in a grade of "0" for any assignment affected. Deliberate, intentional and/or repeated instances of dishonesty will result in removal from the class, course or college at the discretion of the instructor and/or college authorities.

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

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.

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 (Links to an external site.).

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