ACR 106 - Basic Electricity for HVAC/R

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4

Description: This course includes a basic study of electricity, including Ohm’s Law and series and parallel circuits as they relate to heating, ventilating, air conditioning and/or refrigeration systems.

Course Topics:

Basic Electricity
Electrical Components
Electrical Circuits and Controls

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

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:

Test and check equipment for the proper voltage and amperage.
Test equipment electrical fused disconnects, determining if the correct voltage requirements are present.
Successfully rewire the components of a split air condition condenser.
Check and safely replace a blown fuse.

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

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2024-2025