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126 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • Trace the myths implicit in the surviving rituals of the Eastern peoples. • Comment on the different aspects of myths as shown in selected fine and performing arts. • Demonstrate the relevance of the ancient concepts to modern times and to the students' own lives. Prereq. ENG 112 3 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours HUM 205 Latin American Studies Special Studies This course provides an overview of the Latino-American cultural heritage. Based on elements from anthropology, culture (both folk and popular), film, folklore, language and linguistics, theater and drama, and literature, the course examines various cultural traditions within Latino- American society. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: • Identify and describe significant events and factors that have characterized and influenced the various traditional, folk and popular cultures of Latinos residing in the United States • Identify major Latino personalities and their contributions to culture in the United States • Demonstrate the ability to describe the cultural experiences of Latinos as residents and citizens in the United States • Describe the contributions of Latinos to American culture • Apply course concepts and use appropriate terminology when describing the Latino cultural experience • Conduct a research project and make a presentation on a significant topic or issue relating to Latino-American culture Recommended Course: Latino-American History (HIS 253) Prereq. ENG 050 and REA 050 3 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours HUM 290 The Art and Architecture of Renaissance Florence In a hands on holistic approach to learning, students will have the opportunity to study the Renaissance as it flowered in Florence, the Italian city most associated with the birth of that historic era and its emphasis on humanism. Students will be introduced to the history of Florence from its Roman beginnings to the Sixteeth Century. The study of Renaissance art will begin with an over-view of the ideas and ideals of the classical world and end with the transition to Mannerism. Classroom lectures will be enhanced by on-site visits to both sacred and secular places that house Renaissance art and which are demonstrations of Renaissance art themselves. The changing role of the artist in society will be a topic of study as will the larger themes and purposes of art, the vocabulary of art and the principles of design. Living in Florence should provide students a first hand knowledge of the Italian people, their culture and their place in the art history of the Western world. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: • Understand the importance of the archaeological finds of Fiesole's Roman Temple Roman theater, and Roman baths. • Understand the struggle between the two political parties, the Guelphs and the Ghibellines, and their impact on Florence and Siena. • Explain the evolution of the guild system and its power in Florentine politics • Explain the concept of patronage as it was expressed through the Catholic Church • Recognize the elements of visual art associated with the following terms: Hellenistic, Byzantine, and Romanesque. • Define the following: classical, humanism, symmetry, balance, harmony, order, monumental. • Understand the importance of the precursors of the Renaissance: Cimabue, Sts. Dominic and Francis, Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, Duccio di Buoninsegna, Dante • Alighiere, Giotto, Martini, Lorenzetti, Orcagna, and Andrea da Firenze. • Understand the geographical and political framework of Italian city-states and their competiveness • Explain the 'castato' as a source of information about artists and their patrons • Identify the major architectural an sculptural achievements in Florence 1400-1460 • Identify the major artists and their paintings in Florence 1400-1460 • Identify the major works of Leonardo da Vinci,, Michelangelo and Raphael in the late 15th Century • Demonstrate an understanding of Brunelleschi's perspective system • Demonstrate a broad understanding of the Renaissance genius as a phenomenon in Renaissance Italy. • Explain the social, cultural, political and geographical conditions that caused the arts to flourish in Florence • Make as many on-site visits to Florentine artistic and cultural landmarks as possible. • Experience directly, the rich cultural legacy of Renaissance humanism through the visual arts of Renaissance Florence. Prereq. ENG 100 3 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours HUS 101 (HUS) Human Services Introduction to Human Services This is a one semester introduction to human services and the major policies and practices that are used to understand human strengths and challenges. The course explores the skills, values and knowledge based needed to effectively work as a culturally competent, human service professional in a multidisciplinary setting. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: • Explain the historical foundation and current role of the Human Service Worker • Describe the structure and content of a professional helping relationship • Identify interventions based on the major case management and counseling models in the field of human services • Demonstrate the skills necessary for interviewing individuals in a social service or agency setting • Understand the limitations of implementing services in social service systems • Explain the impact of the shift of responsibility for soical welfare programs from the federal, to the state, to the local government, in the United States • Demonstrate how knowledge of oppression, priveleges, culture, racism, institutional racism, stereotypes, discrimination, and ethnic identity relate to the skills necessary to perform the tasks of a culturally competent human service worker • Plan and design an intervention program targeted to a specific population's need for group services • Evaluate the ethical dilemmas surrounding the concepts of self-determination, mandated treatment, HIV/Aids, child abuse, the right to die and class differences between the worker and the client • Identify the emotional and physical symptoms and causes of professional burnout along with the methods designed to prevent it Prereq. ENG 050, REA 050 or pass test 3 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours (HVA) Heating Ventilation & AC HVA 100 Introduction to Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Electrical Fabrication This course provides a background and understanding of electron flow, Ohm's law, wire sizing, system controls, types of motors, AC/DC theory and understanding of the use of meters and equipment components associated with this field. The math necessary to perform the calculations in this course is covered as an integral part of instruction. The course includes theory as well as practical shop applications. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: • Define electrical circuit fundamentals. • Identify circuit symbols on a schematic diagram or plan. • Describe the difference between parallel and series circuits. Define the relationship among voltage, amperage and resistance. • Perform calculations using Ohm's law. • Demonstrate the use of electric meters, their operation and application. • Identify current carrying capacity of conductors, use wire sizing charts and properly size conductors for system connections. • Cite the hazard potential and safety procedures when working on equipment. • Describe the types of motors used within the HVAC&R field, including both theory and operation. 2 Credits 1 Weekly Lecture Hours 2 Weekly Laboratory Hours HVA 101 Introduction to Refrigeration and Air Conditioning This course covers the design and functions of the major components of residential and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning. The refrigeration cycle is reviewed and heat transfer discussed. Particular attention is placed on use of hand tools, techniques of installation and service of equipment. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: • Produce a tubing project that will incorporate the various types of tubing connections and soldering processes used in the industry. • Attach the refrigeration manifold to a refrigerator system via process adapters, tap a line or service valves. • Position compressor service valves for any of the following conditions: evacuation, charging, operation, applications, oil charging and isolation of various parts of the system. • Identify and describe functions and parts of refrigeration system. • Detail the fundamentals of refrigeration and refrigerant cycle. Prereq. HVA 100 2 Credits 1 Weekly Lecture Hours 2 Weekly Laboratory Hours HVA 103 Advanced Refrigeration and Air Conditioning This course provides students with a background and understanding of commercial refrigeration design, installation and service. The course materials also address troubleshooting techniques of components with special emphasis on refrigerant control devices, compressors, reducing valves and dryers. Air conditioning fundamentals covered include psychrometer, air flow and duct sizing. Superheat and sub cooling adjustments for both refrigeration and air conditioning are covered. The math necessary to perform the calculations in this course is covered as an integral part of instruction. DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 127 Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: • Explain heat flow, change-of-state condensing point, evaporation point and laws of refrigeration. • Describe the types of commercial refrigeration systems and identify integral components. • Cite common problems with expansion valves, pressure reducing valves, pressure switches, filters and dryers. • Adjust the superheat and sub cooling of a refrigeration machine for maximum efficiency. • Depict a psychrometric chart and understand its use in air conditioning. • Measure air flow and discuss common problems associated with air side residential and commercial air conditioning. Prereq. HVA 101 2 Credits 1 Weekly Lecture Hours 2 Weekly Laboratory Hours HVA 104 Practical Math for HVAC This course introduces basic mathematics for the HVAC&R student. The course includes whole and mixed numbers, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportions, basic trigonometry and Ohm's law of electrical relationships. It covers direct and computed measure and presents the use of standard formulas, graphs and graphing. Theories tested with problems that are directly related to the HVAC industry. The course is designed to remediate students with mathematics concepts and prepare them for traditional college level math courses. Emphasis will be placed on real practical applications. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: • Solve problems using ratio and proportion. • Calculate answers using standard HVAC&R formulas. • Solve triangles using trigonometric ratios and the law of sines and cosines. • Construct graphs from raw data and also interpret graphs. • Solve applied HVA problems applying the competencies above. 3 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours HVA 107 Gas Heating This course is designed to provide the relevant theory and skill to remove and install gas or oil heating systems. The topics of instruction will include but will not be limited to the basic system sizing selection of equipment recognizing the venting requirements for a new installation. Steps to follow for the safe removal of existing equipment will be discussed. Restate an understanding of NFPA 54 the NEC codes and the manufacturers installation instructions. Provides knowledge to perform basic electric wiring for the installation of heating equipment and how ductwork is assembled for hot air systems, the piping schematics, and components for hot water systems will also be presented. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: • Perform a startup and check operation of the equipment. • Understand basic heat loss calculation. • Restate the two types of warm air systems. • Recognize an up flow, and counter flow heater. • Recognize operating and safety controls. • Identify the function of each operating and safety control. • Calculate air combustion. • Calculate gas pipes. • Identify NFPA guidelines for venting gas. 3 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours HVA 108 Duct and Sheet Metal Fabrication and Installation - Residential This course is designed for students who plan a career in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry. Topics covered in this course includes, but is not limited to, safety, duct takeoff, sheet metal calculations, costing, installation, heat loss/gain and blueprint reading. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be ale to: • Read and use a duct factor chart. • Utilize a duct take-off form. • Determine total weight of metal needed for duct. • Utilize an installation take-off form. • Identify costing sheet metal duct, duct liner and installation • Fabricate air and splitter dampers and drivers. • Cut openings in duct for take-off collars. • Join duct sections. • Apply the proper method of duct sealing. • Apply external duct insulation. • Utilize tools of the trade. • Perform an oblique drawing of a duct system. • Read a blueprint. • Install grilles, registers, and diffusers. • Install flexible connectors. • Identify NFPA-54 guidelines for venting gas-fired appliances. • Identify NFPA-31 guidelines for venting oil-fired appliances. • Identify NFPA-58 guidelines for venting propane/LP-fired appliances. 3 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours HVA 109 HVAC Troubleshooting This course presents the sequence of operation in the troubleshooting of residential air conditioning and gasfired warm air systems. The materials and lab demonstrations promote the safe use of electrical, temperature, and pressure gages to facilitate a system diagnosis and recommended solution. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: • Collect and analyze data with the owner. • Use proper tools safely to find problems. • Operate the HVAC System to verify safe, efficient services. • Record operating pressures, temperatures, airflow, and identification numbers. • Develop a cost-effective plan of action. • Demonstrate safe working habits • Troubleshoot flow charts. • Identify low voltage systems. • Identify diagram circuits. • Utilize pressure gauges. • Utilize electrical meters • Use combustion analyzer. • Recognize system hazards. • Review plan of action with owner. Prereq. HVA 100, HVA 200, MAT 110 3 Credits 2 Weekly Lecture Hours 2 Weekly Laboratory Hours HVA 110 Hydronic Heating Systems This course is an introduction to hydronic hot water heating. The course is designed to cover residential and light commercial systems, which involves many different piping disciplines. Also covered are design and building techniques of hot water heating systems. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: • Review safety rules. • Explain the principles of heat transfer. • Detail boiler design and construction. • Calculate heat loss/gain. • Identify various heat distribution systems. • Cite the different piping designs of hydronic heating systems. • Cite the sequence of operation of a gas or oil fired hot water boiler. • Cite the sequence of operation of a hydronic heating system. • Service and replace hot water boilers. • Service mechanical controls of a hydronic heating system. • Identify and install appropriate venting. • Analyze combustion procedures. Prereq. HVA 112 2 Credits 1 Weekly Lecture Hours 2 Weekly Laboratory Hours HVA 111 Advanced Duct and Sheet Metal Fabrication/Installation - Commercial This course is designed for students who plan a career in the HVAC industry. This course covers safety, duct takeoff, duct support systems, installation techniques, duct design, sizing and layout, blueprint reading, and venting of heating appliances. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be ale to: • Read a blueprint. • Perform oblique drawings of a duct system. • Know the difference between supply air and return air duct systems. • Identify the different types of duct hangers, clamps and connectors. • Identify the need for duct reducers. • Identify various duct sealing techniques. • Cut a perfect 10-inch diameter hole in a duct. • Connect various duct fittings. • Make branch connections. • Properly install flexible duct. • Install flexible connectors. • Perform an air test and balance. • Apply external duct insulation. • Apply and repair duct liner. • Install grilles, registers and diffusers • Identify NFPA-54 guidelines for venting gas fired heating appliances. • Identify NFPA-31 guidelines for venting oil fired heating appliances. • Identify NFPA-58 guidelines for venting propane/LP gas fired appliances. Prereq. HVA 108 3 Credits 2 Weekly Lecture Hours 2 Weekly Laboratory Hours HVA 112 Oil Burners and Hydronic Steam Heating This course is an introduction to oil burners and hydronic steam heating. The course covers the history of oil burners and their technological growth to present day in residential and light commercial appliances. Also discussed are petro-leum crude, refinement, and distillation into light grade fuel oil. This course also covers techniques in designing and building of steam heating systems. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: • Explain the differences in fuel oil grades. • Explain the principles of oil burner combustion. • Describe fuel pump operation. • Explain the functions of safety and operating controls; their purpose and operation. • Identify the sequences of operation of an oil burner as related to hydronic steam boilers. • Identify the venting process of oil-fired appliances. • Service oil burners.
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