SRJC Course Outlines

12/3/2024 12:35:05 AMHVAC 101 Course Outline as of Summer 2025

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  HVAC 101Title:  INTRO TO HVACR  
Full Title:  Introduction to HVACR
Last Reviewed:11/27/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled3.006 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total5.00 Contact Total87.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  HVACR 101

Catalog Description:
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This course introduces students to the residential Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry. Topics such as HVACR mechanical and electrical systems, equipment, diagnostic tools, HVACR formulas and math, jobsite safety, and basic thermodynamics will be covered. Students will also learn about career opportunities, codes and regulations, and industry certification requirements for HVACR technicians.
 
Students with previous experience in the HVACR industry may be prepared for the more advanced HVACR courses. Contact the instructor or Department Chair for more information.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description: Untitled document
This course introduces students to the residential Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry. Topics such as HVACR mechanical and electrical systems, equipment, diagnostic tools, HVACR formulas and math, jobsite safety, and basic thermodynamics will be covered. Students will also learn about career opportunities, codes and regulations, and industry certification requirements for HVACR technicians.
 
Students with previous experience in the HVACR industry may be prepared for the more advanced HVACR courses. Contact the instructor or Department Chair for more information.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
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. Identify and explain the function of basic residential HVACR systems and components.
2. Identify and explain the diagnostic tools used by HVACR technicians.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of jobsite safety.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe the different types and functions of residential HVACR systems.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of career opportunities in the HVACR industry.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of safe work practices.
4. Describe the tools commonly used by HVACR installers.
5. Read and comprehend equipment specifications.
6. Describe the purpose and applicability of different code compliance and regulatory agencies.

Topics and Scope
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I. HVACR Industry Introduction
    A. HVACR industry overview
    B. HVACR career exploration
II. HVACR Basics
    A. HVACR system design
    B. HVACR system components
    C. HVACR tools
    D. Plans, schematics, and drawings
    E. HVACR math
    F. Energy efficiency
III. Safety and Codes
    A. HVACR safety
    B. Federal, state, and local codes
    C. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's OSHA 10 training
 
The Topics and Scope above will be covered in an integrated lecture and lab environment.

Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Weekly readings and instructional videos (10-30 pages)
2. Problem sets (10-20)
3. Quizzes (5-10)
4. Midterm
5. Final exam
 
Lab-Related Assignments:
1. Skills demonstrations and assessments (5-10)
2. Lab activities (5-10)

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
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 40%
Problem sets
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
20 - 40%
Skills demonstrations and assessments; lab activities
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 40%
Quizzes; midterm; final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
20 - 40%
Participation; lab activities


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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This course will utilize HVACR industry instructional training materials.

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