NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE - COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Codes
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Course Prefix & Number:
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HART 2301
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Section Number:
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0840
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Term Code:
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SP22
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
HVAC standards and concepts with emphasis on the understanding, and documentation of the codes and regulations required for the state mechanical contractors license and local codes.
Course Prerequisite(s): Refrigeration Principles, Residential Air Conditioning
REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Stanfield, C. & Skaves, D. (2013). Fundamentals of HVACR (3rd ed.).
Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.
(ISBN 13: 978-0-13-401616-0)
Instructor: Mike Brucia
Office Location: CTC 2109/DHS 342
Telephone Number: 214-394-9364 (cell)
E-mail Address: mbrucia@nctc.edu
OFFICE HOURS
Mon. - Fri. 1:30 - 3:30 pm and by appointment
END OF COURSE OUTCOMES (WECM)
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Student Learning Outcome
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Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: Demonstrate the ability to locate and identify information in code books and reference materials applicable to installation procedures governed by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded
Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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3
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Unit 12 – The Refrigeration Cycle
Assignments – The Refrigeration Cycle
Unit review questions
Test over Unit 12
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10%
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2
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Unit 17 – Refrigerants and Their Properties
Assignment - Unit review questions
Test
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10%
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1
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Refrigerant Management and the EPA
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Unit |
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Unit review questions
Test
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10%
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2
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Unit 50- Principles of Combustion and Safety
Unit review questions
Test
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10%
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2
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Unit 70 – Green Buildings and Systems
Unit review questions
Test
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10%
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1
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Final Exam – 100 questions randomly selected from the test banks of the units listed above
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40%
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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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The Refrigeration Cycle
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A thorough review of the refrigeration cycle.
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Refrigerants and Their Properties
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A review of commonly used refrigerants.
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Refrigerant Management and the EPA
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The significance of the Montreal Protocol.
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Duct Design
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Review the overall goals in duct design
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Principles of Combustion and Safety
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Review essential safety information as it pertains to gas furnaces
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Green Buildings and Systems
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Energy efficiency design and retrofitting
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. Students absent or tardy (excused or unexcused) 15% or more may receive an “F” for the course or may be dropped from the course. A student that is compelled to be absent when a test is given, will petition the instructor, in advance, for permission to take the exam early. Assignments not completed by posted due dates will not be accepted. Students may be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course's objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories may be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. Always communicate with your instructor.
If you must miss an assignment due date: You are required to let your instructor know ahead of time. If that is not possible, you must communicate with your instructor as soon as possible. There really is no excuse not to the do the work, readings, etc. Assignments and tests that are not completed by the posted due dates will not be accepted without instructor approval and will be graded as "0". Even with instructor approval it is not possible to receive full credit for a late submission, a minimum of 10 points will be deducted. Attendance in an online class is rated by participation. You are expected to work in the course a minimum of two times each week. Failure to keep up with course work may result in a student being dropped from the course.
At the instructor's sole discretion, a student may be allowed to drop one exam grade from the required exams given during the course. Requests to drop an exam grade must be submitted to the instructor, in writing or via email, prior to the last day of the semester.
Exceptions:
- Any assignment that was not completed by the posted due date, once a "0" has been entered for an assignment or test that was not completed by the due date it may not be changed.
- The Final Exam may not be dropped under any circumstances.
- Any "0" that has been entered into the grade book due to academic dishonesty.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
For the spring 2020 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 4, 2022
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
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
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.
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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