Master Syllabus AI1013, HVAC Controls

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Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

This course covers the operation, testing, and adjustment of conventional and electronic thermostats, as well as the operation of common electrical, electronic, and pneumatic circuits used to control HVAC systems.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

Students who complete this course will be able to at an introductory level:

  1. Understand the operation and troubleshooting for various types of A.C. electrical motors found in the HVAC industry.
  2. Demonstrate safety practices when working around electrical circuits
  3. Demonstrate the use of a multi meter
  4. Demonstrate the use of ohms law.
  5. Identify and describe the components in an HVAC control circuit
  6. Interpret electrical diagrams.
Course Outline
  1. HVAC Excellence Work Ready Electrical
Instructional Methods

Discussions

  1. Lecture
  2. Demonstrations
  3. Collaborative Learning
  4. Problem Based and Inquiry Learning
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Custom Labs
  2. Jobs
  3. Work Orders
Methods of Assessment
  1. Outcome 4 will be assessed through exams, homework assignments, and projects.
  2. Outcome 5 will be assessed through in class discussions and projects
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.