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

Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 53A


COURSE DESCRIPTION
53A Basic Elec for A/C & Ref Units: 4.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
Consists of circuit design and repair. Covers basic electrical theory, beginning circuit design, parts identification and diagnostic procedures. Also includes preventative maintenance and repair. Total of 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:
Explain basic electrical theory, define related terminology, and other applications. Apply concepts of electrical circuit design to air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Select and apply appropriate diagnostic methods used in troubleshooting circuits. Demonstrate preventative maintenance of electrical components. Cite and apply electrical safety procedures and practices required for technicians in this field.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1.  Basic ElectricityAC/DC Theory, Ohm’s Law, Capacitance, and Inductance
  2. Electrical Circuits:  Series and Parallel
  3. Solid State Devices:  Diodes, Transistors, Resistors and Light Emitting Diodes
  4. Motors:  Single Phase and Three Phase
  5. Primary Controls:  Relays, Contactors, Magnetic Starters, Variable Speed, Solid State
  6. Secondary Controls:  Thermostats, Fan Limit Switches, Flow Switches, Solenoid Valves, Motor Starting Relays, and Timers
  7.  Safety Controls:  Limits Switches, Overloads, Circuit Breakers, Fuses
  8. Control Circuit Design Schematics
  9. room Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Ice Machines, Central Heating, Refrigerators, and Industrial Chillers
  10. Control Schematics Diagnoses, Repair and Preventive Maintenance
  11. Solid State Board Diagnoses
  12. Electrical Safety


Students are also assigned reading, writing and other outside assignments equivalent to two hours per one hour lecture.
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

Lectures and demonstrations by instructor or guest speakers.
 Laboratory projects and special projects.
 Multi-media presentations.
 Homework.
 
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:

Grades are based on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter.
 Frequent quizzes and tests.
 Laboratory projects and special projects.
 Attendance and ability to adapt to laboratory situations.
 Special projects as assigned outside of class.
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:

  • Herman, Stephen L., Sparkman, Bennie L. . Electricity and Controls for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning. 3 ed. any: Delmar, 1996.
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