HVAC1000 Electrical Circuits
This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of direct current and alternating current circuits. Meter usage, circuit computations, and troubleshooting will also be covered.
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Interpret electrical symbols
Identify electrical construction materials
Calculate wire sizes
Create simple lighting circuit
Calculate simple circuit properties
Measure simple circuit electrical properties
Troubleshoot simple electrical circuit
Troubleshoot electrical components
Repair individual electrical components
Create complex wiring circuits
Calculate complex circuit electrical properties
Measure complex circuit electrical properties
Troubleshoot complex electrical circuit
Assemble a three way switching circuit
Assemble a fan/blower electrical circuit
Troubleshoot fan/blower electrical circuit
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details