AIRC 1214 Heating Plants Syllabus 960 Spring 2026

Course Policies

ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance at all scheduled class sessions is expected. If a student has missed more class hours than the number of credit hours to be earned in the class, the instructor may record the grade of “F” for the course. Failure of the student to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. The student must make a formal written withdrawal through the Office of Admissions and Records.

CLOTHING: This is a class introducing some of the skills needed in the installation or repair of furnaces, air conditioning & refrigeration equipment. As such you will come prepared for every session expecting lab time. You will be required to have safety glasses/goggles, long pants, shoes (preferable boots) no sandals, flip flops, etc. Failure to do so will mean you will be excused from lab for that session. If you are excused from lab “for cause”, including but not limited to, failure to wear appropriate clothing and/or PPE, horse play, abuse or misuse of tools & equipment, or any “non-class” related incidents deemed dangerous or inappropriate by the instructor, you will not be permitted to make up any assignments for that lab/class session.

College Policies

Withdrawals
When it is necessary to withdraw from a course or from the college, a student may do so on or before the withdrawal date stated on the syllabus without receiving a punitive final grade. Change of Schedule forms (used to add or drop a course) are available in Student Services and the student should obtain the required signatures prior to submitting the Change of Schedule form to an adviser in Student Services. Students may submit Change of Schedule forms through the mail, but they must be postmarked no later than the withdrawal date. No withdrawals are allowed by phone.

The last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” is April 6th, 2026.

Communication

“To ensure a student's privacy under all applicable education laws and to facilitate timely interactions, two College-authorized methods of electronic communication exist: KCC-issued student email accounts (using the domain name of student.kcc.edu) and the Canvas Learning Management System. Students are expected to regularly check their KCC email accounts and Canvas for important incoming communication from the college or from individual instructors. Students understand that emails they send from personal email accounts (other than those listed above) may not be delivered to the KCC recipient, and students should have no expectation that such messages will be answered.

Code of Conduct

By participating in this course, the student agrees to adhere to the KCC Code of Conduct, found in each academic year's catalog, and understands that his or her classroom behavior shall be in compliance with the Code.

College Resources

Academic Skills Center

Tutorial Assistance – The center offers free tutorial services on a walk-in basis to support students enrolled at KCC in a wide range of college courses and individual skill development activities. The Learning Assistance Center, L338, is the location of most tutorial services.

Learning Laboratory – The Learning Lab, located in Room L329, uses instructional technology to provide individualized learning for students enrolled at KCC. In the lab, students can review and practice math, writing, reading, basic sciences, study skills, word processing, and other basic skills.

Special Populations Services – KCC offers advisement and special instructional support for students who are physically and learning disabled, as well as those with academic deficiencies. Students will receive appropriate academic instructional support, including preparatory courses, tutorial assistance, study skills assistance, and self-instructional programs. For special populations services, go to room L326 or D229

Student Success Center/Miner Memorial Library

The Miner Memorial Library provides a variety of services free to students (print, audio, video, CD-ROMs & microfilm collections, computers etc.)

Syllabus disclaimer

Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.

CLASS RULES

Attendance is necessary. Should it be necessary for you to miss class due to illness, childcare issues, failure in mode of transportation, etc., you will notify instructor preferably prior to class or at least prior to the end of that class. Notification may be voice mail, e-mail at bmeyer@kcc.edu through Canvas LMS or leaving a message with the Division office. Failure to notify of absence, combined with the failure to take quizzes, tests, etc., on time when scheduled, may result in a 10% reduction in the grade. Should student need to miss class for any reason, it is expected that student will participate in next attended class activities which could include, quizzes, tests, lab exercises, lab tests, written exams, etc.

Participation is mandatory. Participation is the only way to complete the work. Labs are where you get to put into practice the things you learn in class lectures. It’s where the theory will begin to make sense. Depending upon the class, check the syllabus, lab work may constitute all or part of your grade. Watching someone do the work won’t teach you as much as you performing it.