Discipline: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Degree Credit  [X]
Non Credit  [ ]
Nondegree Credit  [ ]
Comm Service  [ ]
 

Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 53


COURSE DESCRIPTION
53 Basic Elec for A/C & Refrigeration Units: 4.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
Introduces basic electrical theory, beginning circuit design, and electrical parts identification on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Includes hands-on preventative maintenance, and minor repair on electrical circuits. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Basic electrical circuit design and repair for air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Read, interpret and design electrical circuits for air conditioning
and refrigeration.

Explain basic electrical theory and define related terminology.

Apply concepts of electrical circuit design to air conditioning and
refrigeration systems.

Demonstrate preventive maintenance of electrical components.

Demonstrate proper electrical safety procedures and practices
required for technicians in air conditioning and refrigeration.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Basic Electricity
    1. AC/DC Theory
    2. Ohm’s Law
    3. Capacitance
    4. Inductance
  2. Electrical Circuits
    1. Series
    2. Parallel
  3. Solid-State Devices
    1. Diodes
    2. Transistors
    3. Resistors
    4. Light-emitting Diodes
  4. Motors
    1. Single Phase
    2. Three Phase
  5. Primary Controls
    1. Relays
    2. Contactors
    3. Magnetic Starters
    4. Variable Speed
    5. Solid-State
  6. Secondary Controls
    1. Thermostats
    2. Fan-Limit Switches
    3. Flow Switches
    4. Solenoid Valves.
    5. Motor-Starting Relays
    6. Timers
  7. Safety Controls
    1. Limit Switches
    2. Overloads
    3. Circuit Breakers
    4. Fuses
  8. Control Circuit Design Schematics
    1.  Room Air Conditioners
    2. Heat Pumps
    3. Ice Machines
    4. Central Heating
    5. Refrigerators
    6. industrial Chillers
  9. Control Schematics Diagnosis, Repair, and Preventative Maintenance
  10. Solid-State Board Diagnosis
  11. Electrical Safety
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Present class lectures, discussions and demonstrations in order to introduce students to principles, concepts, tools and equipment
  • Assign laboratory and special projects that enable students to practice skills on a variety of  electrical trainers
  • Assign small group activities that give students experience in working in a team environment to create and problem solve
  • Invite guest lecturers to share industry perspectives and expectations
  • Take field trips to expose students to state-of-the-industry tools, equipment, and technical installation and repair procedures
  • Multi-media presentations
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Class and small-group exercises that give students an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of skills in a real or simulated electrical environment
  • Frequent quizzes and tests that enable instructor to assess students’ comprehension of key concepts and principles of electricity
  • Laboratory projects and special laboratory projects
  • Ability to adapt to laboratory situations
  • Special projects as assigned outside of class
  • Final Exam
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Stephen L. Herman, Bennie L. Sparkman. Electricity and Controls for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning. 5 ed. any: Delmar, 2004.
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