AIRC 135 Air Conditioning

A study in general service and installation of refrigerated and evaporative air conditioners. Students will learn the refrigeration cycle as applied to air conditioning along with the electrical circuits and controls. Psychometrics of air will be studied along with processes of dehydration and humidification control. Cooling loads will be calculated for proper application of air conditioning

Credits

7.5

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

Semester Contact Hours Lab

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Notes

Program Application Required

AIRC 135Air Conditioning

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trades and Industry

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

7.5

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

Semester Contact Hours Lab

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

Program Application Required

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

III. Catalog Course Description

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the electrical system of an Air conditioning system
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic components that make up an Air conditioning system
Demonstrate a working knowledge of refrigerant control devices used in Air conditioning systems
Understand basic diagnostic procedures
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving in diagnosing systems

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Indoor Air Quality Comfort and Psychometrics Refrigeration Applied to Air Conditioning Air Distribution and Balance Installation Typical Operating Conditions Trouble shooting Electric, Gas, and Oil heat with Electric Air-Conditioning

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Questions from end each unit covered in text and lab manual Troubleshooting exercises from computerized simulations Lab handouts per instruction

Required Exams

Successful completion of Lab Tasks Successful completion of Lab handouts and assignments Successful completion of Text assignments Successful completion of exams Attendance

Required Text

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology 7th Edition text Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology 7th Edition lab manual

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Questions from end each unit covered in text and lab manual Troubleshooting exercises from computerized simulations Lab handouts per instruction Successful completion of Lab Tasks Successful completion of Lab handouts and assignments Successful completion of Text assignments Successful completion of exams Attendance