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ACR 210 - Heat Pumps


Class: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4
This course is a study of theory and operational principles of the heat pump.

Prerequisite(s): Take ACR 101  , ACR 106  and ACR 118 .
Course Topics:
  • Heat Pump Controls
  • Metering Devices
  • Heat Pump Start-up, Checkout, and Operation
  • Heat Pump: Service and Problem Analysis

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
  • Clear Safety Glasses

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain the operation and function of a reversing valve.
  2. Select and install appropriate system thermostat.
  3. Wire the control circuit of a heat pump system.
  4. Rewire an HVACR unit using an electrical diagram: heat pump.
  5. Test and evaluate the operation of the refrigeration cycle in cooling and heating modes.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021