AHR 104

Course covers advanced automatic controls used presently in high-efficiency furnaces. Content includes electronic ignition systems, generic sequence of automatic controls, and ladder type wiring diagrams.  Fee $30

The student will learn the automatic controls on the live lab equipment.  Manufacturer’s troubleshooting manuals and sequence of controls will be evaluated by the student.

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

All handouts, class discussions, etc. will be included in the final examination.

1.    Basic Electricity Review
2.    Single Phase Motors
3.    Control Components
4.    Control Circuits
5.    Trouble shooting using Control Schematics
6.    Solid State Devices
7.    Solid State Controls
8.    Electronic Ignition Systems
9.    Hot Surface Ignition Systems
10.    High Efficiency Furnaces

Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.

A.    All laboratory safety rules must be followed by students.
B.    All  quizzes and exams and lab assignments must be completed.
C.    Frequent tardiness will result in an absence.
D.    Each student must participate in shop practices.
E.    Do not leave the class for the evening without notifying your instructor.
F.    Safety goggles must be worn at all times in the lab.
G.    All tools, instruments and equipment must be returned to their appropriate place
        and clean-up work area.

Classroom instruction, laboratory exercises and audio-visual presentations.

Average of two quizzes, plus mid-term, plus final.  Three (3) absences lowers grade one
letter; six (6) absences results in “F” grade.  Two major exams.  Laboratory project.

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.