Advanced Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Syllabus for 2019-2020
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Course

DEMR-2346-001 Advanced Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: AUMT 1305

Course Description

Advanced concepts in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Emphasis on systematic troubleshooting.

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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Textbook,  Modern Diesel Technology, Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration

Publisher, Delmar Cengage Learning

Author: John Dixon

Textbook 2^nd edition, , ISBN:  978-1-133-71625-9

 

Supplies

 Tools are provided by Instructor for in-class use in required shop and lab projects.

Tools are required for student employment during program and before graduation. Tool Purchase Opportunities with discounts at Sears, Mac, Snap-on and Western Equipment will be given and encouraged.

Cost for these tools and boxes average $1500.00 - $ 2000.00. You are responsible for purchasing these tool before graduation.

Safety Glasses are required on the first day of class and each time entering and or working in the lab-shop.

Amarillo College shirts, or Company provided are required each day for class, clean and tucked in.

 Leather Gloves required for attaching and removing high pressure air-conditioning manifold gage test hoses.

Student Performance

Advanced concepts in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Emphasis on systemic troubleshooting on Truck-Trailer mounted refrigeration, "Reefer" Equipment and limited exposure to Truck cab 134a air conditioning systems.

Perform advanced diagnosis using specialized testing equipment and procedures; evaluate components using visual and standard testing procedures; and reclaim and recycle 134a refrigerants using approved standards and equipment.

Lecture and discuss Chapters 12,13,14,15 and 16. Test is ASE format multiple choice. Discuss and take the ASE. Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling review and quiz for licensing purchase of Freon gases used in industry applications.

Utilizing N.A.T.E.F. competency’s in the class lab and shop lab and sign off sheets using competency profiles.

Lectures and hands on in class and lab assignments help prepare students for the ASE. Certification tests are given throughout the year on MED/HVY Diesel  A-7 heating and A/C and the ASE Freon Recovery air conditioning test.

End of course outcomes.. Basic PMI Service for trailer mounted refrigeration units and truck cab air-conditioning units, servicing of small Diesel engines, unit electrical systems and battery. Demonstrate safe working skills in the lab and understand inherent dangers and safety precautions when working on high pressure refrigeration systems. Understand basic concepts of major components of the refrigeration systems. Prepare for ASE. testing.

Shop assignments, hands on skills. PMI's performed on a trailer mounted unit. Students will demonstrate the ability to safely connect A/C gages and determine service valve positions.

Workbook Assignment over back of chapter review question chapter 12,13,14,15 and 16 to be turned in on the day of the test.

Outcomes and end of course objectives, sign off sheet due on last class day

SECOND Edition book the chapters covered are one chapter off... 13,14,15 and 16, 17

 

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

 Safety glasses are required to be worn when in the shop and on Field trips to industry partners businesses and are required for the class.

Safety Glasses will be worn in the shop .. no exceptions. Students caught violating Amarillo College policy will receive an F and be asked to leave. This policy is to protect you and others while in the lab-shop area and is a requirement of OSHA and the employers in this field of study.

Maturity, honesty and respect are required and given.

Cleaning your work area each day before leaving is part of shop attendance-hands on skills participation grade.

Phones are to be off or left in vehicle during class.

Students must come to class wearing the appropriate Amarillo College shirts

Students will be respectful of other classes being conducted in the building, respectful of their peers, and of the instructor.

Students are expected to dress appropriately (shirts tucked in, no profanity on clothing, no holes in clothing) and clothing must appear to be laundered regularly.

Grading Criteria

Class will be separated into groups based on size and will be assigned to different specific engine projects.

50%- Average of your chapter and pop test grades includes workbook assignments to be turned in at time of Final Exam.

50% - Total grade for hands on completion of shop projects working as a group and Class Attendance.

Class attendance is required to pass..not just a test score.

A = 90 to 100  B = 80 to 89  C = 70 to 79  D = 60 to 69  F = Below 60

Students will be required to maintain a 75% or higher on their tests or be assigned 30 minutes to 1.5 hours of tutoring. Please ask questions about this! ...NOW...

Attendance

 Class attendance is mandatory and will affect final grade. Learning the Tricks of the Trade will only come from attending lectures and hands on.

Missing more than 3 class days will result in repeating the class and a failing grade. You can not teach yourself  with out the hands on practice and lectures.

  If a emergency arises contact your instructor at the phone #, e-mail or voice messaging system.

Missing the Final will result in a automatic F.

Friday  make-up days scheduled as needed for any class cancelations.

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Additional Information

Enrolling in this class qualifies the student for large Snap-On,Craftsman and MAC tool discounts for tools need for work and school. See instructor.