Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

                                                                           COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:

EPA Recovery Certification Preparation

Course Prefix & Number:

HART 1356 

Section Number:

0840

Term Code: SP 22

 

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

48

Lab Hours: 0

 

 

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

Certification training for HVAC refrigerant recovery, recycle, and reclaim. Instruction will provide a review of EPA guidelines for refrigerant recovery and recycling during the installation, service, and repair of all HVAC and refrigeration systems. 

Course Prerequisite(s): HART 1301, HART 1307

 REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS

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

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

 

ESCO 608PM9 Section 608 Preparatory Manual – provided in course

ESCO 608PPT9 Section 608 PowerPoints – provided in course 

Name of Instructor:

Mike Brucia

Campus/Office Location:

DHS 342

Telephone Number:

214-394-9364

E-mail Address:

mbrucia@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS:       M – F 1:30 – 3:30 pm in DHS 342 and by appointment

 END OF COURSE OUTCOMES (WECM)

Student Learning Outcome

 Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:          

Define refrigerant recovery, recycle, and reclaim terms

Explain refrigerant recovery, recycle, and reclaim procedures

Analyze refrigerant recovery, recycle, and reclaim operations

Identify Type I, Type II, and Type III appliances

Examine and utilize Section 608 of the Clean Air Act of 1990 Refrigerant, Recovery, Recycle, and Reclaim

 GRADING CRITERIA

    # of Graded

Course Elements

                           Graded Course Elements

Percentage

2

Refrigeration Cycle Review

10%

2

PT Chart

Introduction to EPA Section 608 Review Questions

10%

1

EPA Section 608 Core - Quizzes, Assignment, Test

20%

1

EPA Section 608 Type 1 - Quizzes, Assignment, Test

20%

1

EPA Section 608 Type 2 - Quizzes, Assignment, Test

20%

1

EPA Section 608 Type 3 - Quizzes, Assignment, Test

20%

 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION

Topic

General Description of Subject Matter

The Refrigeration Cycle

Fundamental principles of a mechanical compression  refrigeration system, Identify major components and interconnecting system lines, The changing state of the refrigerant as it moves throughout the system

EPA Section 608 Core

Ozone Depletion, Chlorine Monoxide, Global Warming Potential, Refrigerants and Recovery/Evacuation Requirements

EPA Section 608 Type 1

Leak Repair Requirements, Recovery Requirements, Recovery Techniques, Checking for non-condensables, Cylinder requirements and Opening a System.

EPA Section 608 Type 2

Leak Repair Requirements, Recovery Requirements and Recovery Techniques.

EPA Section 608 Type 3

Leak Detection, Leak Repair, Recovery Requirements, Recovery Techniques and Recharging Techniques

  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 judgment by the faculty member.  Approved college-sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college 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.  The 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.

Important Program Notes:

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 is often included in the curriculum of the final course each semester but may have to be scheduled with the Division Chair and/or Faculty.  If you are completing your final core program course, consider scheduling your capstone. 

The instructor may add, remove, or change any graded elements of this course at the instructor's sole discretion.

If you have any questions, please contact your instructor for more information.

Last day to Withdraw from a course with a “W” is:

April 4, 2022

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.

 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.

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Darrell D Smith

Office Location:

Gainesville CTC 2110

Telephone Number:

940-668-7731 x4426

E-mail Address:

ddsmith@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Debbie Huffman

Office Location:

Gainesville CTC 2106

Telephone Number:

940-668-3357

E-mail Address:

dhuffman@nctc.edu

 

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