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  • HUM 205: Latinx Cultures

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    From the perspectives of Latinx groups in the United States, this course examines the Latinx cultural heritage and their impact on our cultural landscape. It focuses on major Latinx groups, their history, integration struggles, and their contributions to the cultural, political, and socio-economic mainstream U.S. culture. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify major Latinx groups and their importance in mainstream culture; Identify and apply proper terminology when describing the Latinx cultural experiences; Recognize the contributions of Latinx groups to the cultural, political, and socio-economic mainstream culture; Identify literary and artistic contributions of Latinx groups to mainstream culture; Conduct research on an appropriate Latinx culture topic; Apply cultural competency in relation to Latinx cultures when discussing topics related to these groups. Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • HUM 295: Mindfulness Education and Stress Reduction for College Students: The Art of Breathing

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This is an inter-discplinary, co-taught course that offers a systematic approach to stress reduction. It is also designed to help students to learn, study, experience and evaluate the numerous benefits of mindfulness practice, such as enhanced critical thinking, improved academic abilities, conflict resolution, increase in personal effectiveness in dealing with life stressors particular to college students. The course is taught by a team of humanities and nursing faculty and will include mindfulness practices, body work (yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Ghong), scientific/clinical neurobiological data collection and evaluation and research on the connection between body and mind, as well as the historical and philosophical roots of mindulness practice. Particular attention will be paid to teaching to reduce test anxiety, especially for high status testing for professional certification such as PRAXIS and NCLEX. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain the nature of mindfulness and describe methods to practice it; Identify theories of stress reduction; Research and understand the historical roots and philosophy of mindfulness; Use bodywork techniques for stress reduction; Investigate the connections between well-being and mindfulness. Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • HVA 100: Introduction to Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Electrical Fabrication

    2.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course will provide 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 will be 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. Prerequisite:    HVA 104* and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores) (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • HVA 101: Introduction to Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

    2.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course will cover 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: Demonstrate appropriate procedures for attaching refrigeration manifold to a refrigerator system; Position compressor service valves for variety of operations in refrigeration and air conditioning systems; Demonstrate knowledge of the functions of the various parts of refrigeration systems and refrigerant cycles; Interpret pressure temperature charts and pressure-enthalpy relationships; Demonstrate understanding of piping layout and the relevant application considerations; Troubleshoot refrigerant problems; Apply computations for heat loss and heat again; Conduct operational procedures such as pump down for refrigeration and air conditioning systems; Demonstrate awareness of workplace safety principles and practices. Prerequisite:    HVA 100
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  • HVA 103: Advanced Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

    2.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course provides students with a background and understanding of residential, light and commercial refrigeration design, installation as well as service. The course materials will also address troubleshooting techniques of components with special emphasis on refrigerant control devices, compressors, reducing valves and dryers. Air conditioning fundamentals to be covered shall include psychrometer, air flow and duct sizing. Superheat and subcooling adjustments for both refrigeration and air conditioning will be covered. 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 knowledge of the types of commercial refrigeration systems and the integral components; Identify the common problems with valves, pressure switches, filters and dryers; Demonstrate the adjustment of the superheat and subcooling of refrigeration and air conditioning machines for maximum efficiency; Demonstrate understanding of psychrometric charts and its uses in air conditioning; Measure air flow; Diagnose common problems associated with air side residential and commercial air conditioning. Prerequisite:    HVA 101 and HVA 200
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  • HVA 104: Practical Problems in Mathematics for HVAC&R Technicians

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course introduces basic mathematics for the HVAC&R student. The course includes whole and mixed numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios 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. Emphasis will be placed on real practical applications. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Solve problems using ratios and proportion; Calculate answers using standard HVAC&R formulas; Solve triangles using trigonometric ratios and the law of sines and cosines; Construct airflow charts from raw data and also interpret HVAC&R related graphs. Prerequisite:    MAT 050 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores
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  • HVA 106: Basic Piping for Contractors

    2.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is an introduction to piping principles and practices as they apply to Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration. The course utilizes a variety of pipes, pipe materials, and fittings in the instruction of proper method of joining pipe and material lists, measuring, and assembly of manifolds. The students will develop the skills needed to work with drawings and testing procedures. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify various types of pipes and fittings; Interpret and apply information contained in drawings and blue prints; Perform accurate measurements; Demonstrate procedures required for the HVAC&R pipe installation; Demonstrate the proper procedure for valve installation; Demonstrate appropriate procedures to test hydraulic and pneumatic pipe deficiencies; Demonstrate required safety knowledge. Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • HVA 107: Gas Heating

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    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 successful 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. Prerequisite:    New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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  • HVA 108: Duct and Sheet Metal Fabrication and Installation - Residential

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    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 able 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. Prerequisite:    New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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  • HVA 109: HVAC Troubleshooting

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course presents the sequence of operation in the troubleshooting of residential air conditioning and gas-fired 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. Prerequisite:    HVA 100, HVA 200, and MAT 128
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