Fall 2026
Air Conditioning Control Princ
Instructor: Javier Chavez
Email: chavezja@lamarpa.edu
Phone: (409) 984-6229
Office Hours: 5:00am - 11:00am
Additional Contact Information: Mark W. Stiles Correctional TDCJ
Theory and practical application of Air Conditioning Controls Principles. The maintenance of commercial / residential refrigeration; high, medium, and low pressures temperature applications.
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. 22nd Edition by Goodheart -Wilcox Althouse /Turnquist/ Bracciano Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 22nd Textbook, Lab Manual and Workbook. Goodheart - Wilcox Althouse /Turnquist/ Bracciano
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HART 1303-1C Air Conditioning Control Principles
| 1. Explain and apply Air Conditioning control principles medium and low temperature systems operation. 2. Explain and apply Air conditioning control principles on packaged refrigeration system operation. 3. Explain application and conversion procedures of refrigerants related to specific systems. |
PSLO 1. Demonstrates environmental safety practices.
PSLO 2. Troubleshoots, services, and repairs air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems.
PSLO 3. Performs technician duties safely.
PSLO 4. Works effectively as a team member.
Air Conditioning Control Principles, Explain the difference between the mechanism of refrigeration system and domestic system. Compare the differences between various residential air conditioning unit mechanisms. Describe how each mechanism (condenser, evaporator, and compressor) operates. Discuss the theory and operation of controls devices. Follow approved safety procedures.
| Week 1 Principles of Cooling and Humidity Control lab. Week 2 Room Air Conditioners lab. Week 3 Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners lab. Week 4 Console Air Conditioners lab. Week 5 Portable Air Conditioners lab. Week 6 Split Air-Conditioning System lab. Week 7 Comfort Cooling Controls lab. Week 8 Installing Central Air Conditioning lab. Week 9 Ductless Split System lab. Week 10 Rooftop and Outdoor Units lab. Week 11 Variable Refrigeration Flow lab. Week 12 Humidity Levels and Comfort lab. Week 13 Servicing and Installing Humidifiers lab. Week 14 Digital and Programmable Thermostats lab. Week 15 Calculating Heat Leakage lab. Week 16 Chiller Systems lab. |
December 11, 2026
90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F
Tests- 40%, Quizzes- 25%, Labs 25%, Final Exam- 10%
| 1. Students must have close toed shoes. 2. No eating are drinking in class room 3. Students are graded on participation, if a student is absent he/she can not get participation grade there for will result in a 0 for that class period. 4. Customers will expect Techs to act professional and talk professional. Cursing and profanity will not be allowed in class. |
| Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Missing a day of lecture can possible cause you to drop a letter grade on tests. 1.Tardiness: Tardiness (more than 5mins), for lectures or labs, 2. Tardiess will count as an Absence. 2. Absences: NOTE: Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, an illness that requires a hospital stay or a death in your immediate family, excluding aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. 5 absences=drop 1 letter grade, 7 absences=drop 2 letter grades, 9-absences=drop 3 letter grades, 11 absences=F 3. A student with Perfect attendance will receive 15 bonus points added to your test points total at the end of the semester. |
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