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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
4 hours Topics address recently identifi ed current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course is an exercise using the Uniform Mechanical Code which is the book used in the open book exam for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's state air conditioning exam for licensure. This course is designed to be a capstone experience. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 2, 7, 8) Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
(1-20) 3 hours Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (SCANS 5, 7, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
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3.00 Credits
4 hours An advanced course in application of troubleshooting principles and use of test instruments to diagnose air conditioning and refrigeration components and system problems including conducting performance tests. The student will test and diagnose components, systems, and accessories; and exhibit knowledge of system's sequence of operation, accessory application, and component operation. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 5, 7, 8, 9) Prerequisites: HART 1403 and HART 1407.
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3.00 Credits
4 hours Theory of and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration; high, medium and low temperature applications and ice machines. The student will explain and apply high, medium, and low temperature systems operation; and explain and apply ice machine and packaged refrigeration system operation. The student will explain application and conversion procedures - "SNAP?Signifi cant New Alternative Refrigeration Program) - of refrigerants related to specifi c systems. Lab fee required. (SCANS 3, 5, 8, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
4 hours Study of the properties of air and results of cooling, heating, humidifying or dehumidifying; heat gain and heat loss calculations including equipment selection and balancing the air system. The student will calculate heat loss and heat gain; design a complete duct system; size heating and cooling equipment to the structure; perform a load calculation using Manual J or other load calculation forms; and balance air fl ow on a duct system. (SCANS 1, 3 ,8) Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
(3-3) 4 hours A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air fl ow and other topics related to heat pump systems. The student will explain a reverse cycle system; list the mechanical and electrical components for the heat pump operation; and explain the operation of the heat pump model including cooling, heating, defrost, emergency heat, and auxiliary heat mode. The student will identify and explain different methods of accomplishing defrost; charge a system correctly in the heating and cooling mode; troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components; perform tests for adequate air fl ow; and determine balance point and C.O.P. (coeffi ciency of performance). Lab fee required. (SCANS 5, 8, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
3 hours Basic mechanical skills and repair techniques common to most fi elds of industrial maintenance and gas compression. Topics include precision measuring instruments and general safety rules common in industry, including lock-out/tag-out, basic shop tools and test equipment, student will be able to identify and use the proper tool, use human protective equipment and correctly use and dispose of hazardous materials. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: Consent of department chair or instructor.
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2.00 - 6.00 Credits
4 hours An introductory course in the principles of the operation of gas compressors and natural gas engines. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: Consent of department chair or instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(3-0) 3 hours Organizes and interprets the history of Texas. Stresses European approach to Texas, Spanish and French rivalry, exploration and control, Anglo-American colonization, relations with Mexico, Texas Revolution, Texas as a republic, annexation, statehood, reconstruction and other political and economic developments. (SCANS 6, 9) Prerequisite: Pass reading on THEA, COMPASS, or other state-approved alternate test.
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3.00 Credits
(3-0) 3 hours Surveys and interprets the social, economic and political developments in Medieval and Modern Europe. Emphasizes the Renaissance, Protestant Reformation, overseas expansion during 16th and 17th centuries, struggle for parliamentary government in England, French Revolution and Napoleonic period. (SCANS 6) Prerequisite: Pass reading on THEA, COMPASS, or other state-approved alternate test.
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