Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 Course Title:

Commercial Air Conditioning

Course Prefix & Number: 

HART 2341

Section Number: 

0840

Semester/Year:

SP 22

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

32

Lab Hours:

32

Course Description (NCTC Catalog): 

A study of components, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems with                                                   capacities of 25 tons or less.                                                       

Course Prerequisite(s): HART1301, HART 1307

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

Fundamentals of HVACR, 3rd edition,  by Carter Stanfield and David Skaves

(ISBN 13: 97801134016160)

  

             
                       

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

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

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

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

 

Apply and describe the sequence of operation for commercial air conditioning systems and their accessories

 

Identify components relative to commercial air conditioning

 

Explain energy efficient and renewable energy technologies

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Point Values

6

Unit Reviews & Questions

600

6

Quizzes & Tests

600

8

Lab Assignments

800

1

Final Exam

100

 

Total 

2100

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

Refrigeration Cycle

Your grade will be based on your ability to demonstrate your knowledge through testing and practical application in the lab

Superheat and Subcooling

Your grade will be based on your ability to demonstrate your knowledge through testing and practical application in the lab

Refrigerant Recovery

Your grade will be based on your ability to demonstrate your knowledge through practical application in the lab

Unit 8 - Energy Efficiency, Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy

Your grade will be based on your ability to demonstrate your knowledge through testing and practical application in the lab

Unit 76 – Commercial Air Conditioning

Your grade will be based on your ability to demonstrate your knowledge through testing and practical application in the lab

Unit 77 – Fans and Air Handling Units

Your grade will be based on your ability to demonstrate your knowledge through testing and practical application in the lab

Unit 78 – Rooftop Unit Installations

Your grade will be based on your ability to demonstrate your knowledge through testing and practical application in the lab

Final Exam

A comprehensive test over all aspects of this course

 

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.

 

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

 

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