SRJC Course Outlines

12/27/2024 9:13:42 AMAPED 361 Course Outline as of Spring 2020

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  APED 361Title:  APP PLUMBERS, HVAC, 2ND  
Full Title:  Apprentice Plumbers, HVAC/Refrigeration, Second 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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Related supplemental instruction of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration for apprentice plumbers and pipefitters.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
Indentured apprentice

Schedule of Classes Information
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Related supplemental instruction of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration for apprentice plumbers and pipefitters.
(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/ plumbing principles and regulations related to heating,
    ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trade.
2.  Apply best practices in 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. Explain and utilize computer aided design (CAD) drawing
2. Describe and demonstrate the general principals of refrigeration as applied to HVAC systems
3. Relate the history and contemporary issues of the pipe trades unions
4. Demonstrate best practices in customer service

Topics and Scope
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I.  Computer Components and Functions related to Computer Aided Design (CAD) Design
    A. Computer specifications needed for CAD design
    B. Types and uses of various computer software applications for HVAC design
II.   Computer Aided Design Software in HVAC System Design - Basic Prinicpals of using
      CAD-designed Plans for HVAC Installation
III.  Electronic Engineering Architectural Drawing for Refrigeration Installation in HVAC
      System Design
IV.  Conservation and Safe Handling of Refrigeration Fluids
    A. Signage, containment practices, disposal
    B. First aid for exposure to irritants.  
V.  Pipe Trades Heritage and Organization
VI. Techniques to Monitor and Improve Customer Service Skills
 
All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course

Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments
1. Written homework assignments (1 to 2 sets per week)
2. Project homework assignments (1 to 2 sets per week)
3. Weekly reading 10-15 pages
4. Quizzes and examinations (4 to 6 per semester)
 
Lab-Related Assignments
5. 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 to include multiple choice, true/false, matching items, and completion
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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Your Heritage & Future in the Pipe Trades. International Pipe Trades Joint Training Committee. 2010 (classic)
Refrigerant Controls. International Pipe Trades Joint Training Committee. 2009 (classic)
Auto CAD Perpetual Software. 2009 (classic)

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