Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a basic study of the mechanical vapor compression refrigeration cycle and system components. Classes include lectures with practical demonstrations and hands-on experience including laboratory projects.
COURSE MATERIALS
-
Textbooks: AHRI Fundamentals of HVAC/R, 1st Edition by Carter Standfield and David Skaves.
-
Supplies: Calculator (Standard math functions).
-
Straight Edge (ruler).
-
USB Flash drive memory stick.
INSTRUCTION:
- Lectures and note taking.
- Critique sessions.
- Hands on demonstrations and projects
- Homework, written and schematic drawings
- Media presentations.
- On-line activities.
YOUR GRADE IS BASED ON:
- Homework: drawings, reading and on-line exercises.
- Weekly quizzes consisting of schematic drawing, problem solving, multiple choice, fill-in-the blank questions, true/false answers, oral answers to oral questions.
- Midterm exam consisting of schematic drawing, problem solving, multiple choice, fill-in-the blank questions, true/false answers, oral answers to oral questions.
- Final exam consisting of converting a written electrical objective into a wiring schematic diagram, problem solving, multiple choice, fill-in-the blank questions, true/false answers, oral answers to oral questions with a hands-on wiring demonstration in the laboratory.
- Work ethic grade will be evaluated on: class participation; attendance; on-time arrival to class; promptness of project completion; neatness and pride of workmanship of all assignments; end of class clean-up responsibilities; tool room responsibilities; classroom attitude; willingness to help other students requesting extra help and modeling safety in rules and procedures.