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HCR 190 - Electrical for HVAC


Last Date of Approval: Spring 2020

3 Credits
Total Lab Hours: 120
Course Description:
Electrical for HVAC/R teaches students basic electrical safety, electrical theory, circuit schematics and circuit characteristics/symbols as it applies to DC and AC circuits in the HVAC/R industry. Electric motor theories, as well as specific information on HVACR electrical component devices, are covered. This is a combined lecture and lab course with lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in the general area of electrical theory and practice. Greatly emphasizes safety as students are working with actual voltages.

Mode(s) of Instruction: Face-to-face

Course Fees: None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
 

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate and differentiate OSHA safe work practices such as lockout/tagout, arc flash, and electrical safety practices.
  • Identify and select the proper tools and PPE for labs.
  • Analyze potential electrical hazards and provide for safety. (exits, fire extinguishers, telephone, power disconnect, A.E.D.)
  • Calculate values of OHMs law manipulating algebraic formulas to determine proper fuse sizes for single and three phase electrical systems.
  • Recite from memory HVAC electrical symbols and demonstrate symbology
  • Analyze and differentiate between ladder diagram and wireing diagrams.

Program Outcomes:

  •  Students will learn and utilize electrical safety procedures.
  •  Students will demonstrate ability to correctly interpret electrical symbols.
  •  Students will demonstrate ability to interpret electrical diagrams.
  •  Students will demonstrate knowledge of industrial electrical diagrams.
  • Students will demonstrate knowledge of automated electrical systems.

 



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