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I.
COURSE TITLE: Principles in HVAC 1
COURSE NUMBER: 1100
CATALOG PREFIX: HVAC
II.
PREREQUISITE(S): None
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CREDIT HOURS: 3
LABORATORY HOURS: 1 (2 contact hours)
IV.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Overview of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, including basic design,
equipment characteristics, venting, the refrigeration cycle, system control, basic
heat transfer, basic airflow principles, air quality, product quality and comfort
principles.
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GRADING
Grading will follow the policy in the catalog. The scale is as follows:
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F:
LECTURE HOURS: 2
OBSERVATION HOURS:
90 – 100
80 – 89
70 – 79
60 – 69
0 - 59
VI.
ADOPTED TEXT(S):
Fundamentals of HVACR 2nd Edition – Stanfield & Skaves
VII.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
SSCC engineering has identified six general learning outcomes (GLOs) which represent
the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed by students who graduate from our programs.
The outcomes designated below are addressed in this course:
1. Effective Communication(Written/Oral/Reading/Listening)
2. Quantitative Literacy (Includes Computational Skills)
3. Information Literacy
4. Critical Thinking
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5. Global and Diversity Awareness
6. Civic, Professional, and Ethical Responsibility
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Give a brief history of HVACR (GLO 1, 3).
Define environmental heating & air conditioning (GLO 1, 3).
Describe how to develop good communication with the customer (GLO 1, 3).
Discuss electrical safety rules (GLO 1, 3).
Discuss the safe use of refrigerants, their storage, & proper disposal (GLO 1, 3, 6)
Describe how the major HVACR tools are used (GLO 1, 3).
Name the physical & thermal properties of matter, & tell why it is important for the
HVACR worker to understand them (GLO 1, 3).
Diagram the electrical distribution system (GLO 1, 2, 3).
Define temperature & explain the effect it has on a substance (GLO 1, 3).
Demonstrate how to convert temperature from one scale to another (GLO 1, 2, 3).
Compare & contrast the three basic methods of heat transfer (GLO 1, 2, 3)
Explain the factors that affect the rate that heat transfers through various materials
(GLO 1, 3).
Explain the relationship between atmospheric pressure, gauge pressure, & absolute
pressure (GLO 1, 3)
Describe how gas responds to changes in temperature, volume, & pressure (GLO 1, 2, 3).
Define refrigeration (GLO 1, 3).`
Explain the fundamental principles behind the compression-refrigeration cycle (GLO 1,
3).
Discuss the difference between the compression cycle and the absorption cycle (GLO 1,
3).
Explain the fundamental principles behind the refrigeration cycle (GLO 1, 3).
Identify the four major components of the compression cycle (GLO 1, 3).
Draw a basic compression-refrigeration cycle & identify the pressure, temperature,
state, & heat content in & out of each component (GLO 1, 3).
Describe the harmful effects of electrical accidents (GLO 1, 3, 6).
Recognize the significance of proper electrical safety procedures (GLO 1, 3, 6).
Explain the function of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) (GLO 1, 3).
Lockout & tag out an electrical circuit (GLO 1, 3, 6).
Test a circuit for voltage to make sure it is de-energized (GLO 1, 3).
Explain the safety importance of fuse & breaker amperage capacities (GLO 1, 3, 6).
Describe why electrical wire types and sizes are important to safety (GLO 1, 3, 6).
Discuss the factors affecting human comfort (GLO 1, 3, 6).
Explain the relationship between dry-bulb, wet-bulb, and dew-point temperatures (GLO
1, 3).
Calculate CFM from velocity & area (GLO 1, 2, 3).
List the types of air filters (GLO 1, 3).
List the types of air contaminants (GLO 1, 3).
Explain the MERV efficiency rating system (GLO 1, 3).
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34. Explain how an electronic air cleaner works (GLO 1, 3).
35. Discuss the importance of pressure drop & airflow rating when selecting an air filter
(GLO 1, 3, 4, 6).
36. List the most common types of fuel gasses and compare their properties (GLO 1, 3).
37. List the three essential components of complete combustion (GLO 1, 3).
38. List the products of complete combustion (GLO 1, 3).
39. Define the meaning of indoor air quality (IAQ) (GLO 1, 3).
40. State the HVACR technician’s role as it relates to indoor air quality (GLO 1, 3, 4, 6).
41. Identify various pollutants and pollutant pathways that affect indoor air quality (GLO 1,
3).
42. List several tools & instruments to help measure & evaluate indoor air quality (GLO 1, 3).
43. Explain appropriate strategies to prevent, control, & resolve certain issues related to
indoor air quality (GLO 1, 3).
44. Set limits that guide when other professional need to be involved in addressing indoor
air quality issues (GLO 1, 3, 4, 6).
VIII. COURSE METHODOLOGY:
Classroom lecture and Lab.
Suggested method of assessment below, see also XI.
Method of Assessment
Quizzes (GLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 6)
Exams (GLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 6)
Lab Reports (GLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 6)
Comprehensive Final Exam (GLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 6)
Professionalism (GLO 6)
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Percentage Value of Total Grade
15%
40%
20%
15%
10%
COURSE OUTLINE:
Week
1
Units 1 & 2
Introduction to HVAC/R; Being a Professional HVAC/R Technician
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Units 3 & 4
Safety; Hand and Power Tools
3
Unit 5
Fasteners
4
Exam 1 (Units 1-5); Unit 6
Measurements
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Unit 7
Properties of Matter
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Unit 8 Types of Energy and Their Properties
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Types of Energy and Their Properties continued
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Unit 9
Temperature Measurement and Conversion
Unit 10
Thermodynamics – The Study of Heat
Exam 2 (Units 6-10); Unit 11
Pressure and Vacuum
Unit 13
Types of Refrigeration Systems
Unit 14
Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycle
Unit 32
Electrical Safety
Exam 3 (Units 11, 13, 14 &32); Unit 41 Psychrometrics and Airflow
Unit 42 Filters, Unit 48 Principles of Combustion and Safety
Unit 69 Indoor Air Quality;
Exam 4 (Units 41, 42, 48, 69)
Comprehensive Exam
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OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE, AND MATERIALS:
None
XI.
EVALUATION:
Assignments will be evaluated according to instructor directives.
Typically: The grade will be determined by periodic examinations, observation, a
comprehensive final examination, homework, class participation, and the
laboratory assignments and reports.
It is suggested:
Class Participation = 5%
Assignments
= 25%
Examinations (4) = 40%
Final Examination = 30%
XII.
SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Students will be required to complete written exams at times designated in the
Course Schedule. Students are required to participate in all class activities.
XIII. OTHER INFORMATION:
FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others.
Others may see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or
if it is chosen for demonstration purposes. Students also need to know that there is
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a strong possibility that your work may be submitted to other entities for the
purpose of plagiarism checks.
DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service
Office, Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.