SRJC Course Outlines

12/3/2024 9:43:07 AMAPED 365 Course Outline as of Fall 2025

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  APED 365Title:  APP PLUMBERS, HVAC, 6TH  
Full Title:  Apprentice Plumbers, HVAC/Refrigeration, Sixth Semester
Last Reviewed:5/13/2024

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum4.00Lecture Scheduled3.0018 max.Lecture Scheduled54.00
Minimum4.00Lab Scheduled3.008 min.Lab Scheduled54.00
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total6.00 Contact Total108.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  108.00Total Student Learning Hours: 216.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Non-Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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Students will be introduced to training related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration for apprentice plumbers and pipefitters. This is the sixth semester of a ten-semester program.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
Indentured apprentice

Schedule of Classes Information
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Students will be introduced to training related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration for apprentice plumbers and pipefitters. This is the sixth semester of a ten-semester program.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Indentured apprentice
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Describe and demonstrate electrical and plumbing principles and regulations related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trade
2. Apply best practices in the practical environment related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trade
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Define, interpret, use, and analyze schematic diagrams
2. Define, demonstrate, measure, and assess water flows
3. Explain, compare, demonstrate, and use steam systems

Topics and Scope
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I. Schematic Diagrams
    A. Industry definitions and symbols
    B. Manufacturing wiring diagrams
    C. Testing and troubleshooting electrical systems using wiring diagrams
II. Water Flows
    A. Terms and definitions related to water flow
    B. Basic components of water systems
    C. Water system operations
    D. Water flow instrumentation
    E. Calculation of water flow
    F. Heat transfer in water systems
    G. Water system performance analysis
III. Steam Systems
    A. Terms and definitions related to air flow
    B. Basic components of steam systems
    C. Steam systems operations
    D. Air flow instrumentation
    E. Calculation of air flow
    F. Heat transfer in steam systems
    G. Steam system performance analysis
 
All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course

Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Weekly reading 10-15 pages
2. Written homework assignments (1 to 2 sets per week)
3. Project homework assignments (1 to 2 sets per week)
4. Quizzes and examinations (4 to 6 per semester)
 
Lab-Related Assignment:
1. Class performances and field work (on-the-job demonstrations) of skill development, safety practices, equipment, and material handling

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 25%
Homework assignments; field work
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
50 - 65%
Class performances; field work
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
10 - 20%
Quizzes and examinations
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
5 - 10%
Attendance and participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Steam Systems. International Pipe Trades Joint Training Committee. 2022.
Water Supply. International Pipe Trades Joint Training Committee. 2022.

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