AIRC 2222 Geothermal Systems Syllabus 960 Fall 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

Students need to adhere to the Code of Conduct located in the college catalog.

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, L335/339, 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.

Miner Memorial Library/Student Success Center

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

Syllabus disclaimer

Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.

GENERAL CLASS/LAB RULES

Attendance: Should it be necessary for you to miss class due to illness, childcare issues, failure in mode of transportation, etc., you will notify the 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 (or through Canvas) 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, will result in a 10% reduction in the grade for that evening's work. Should students need to miss class for any reason, it is expected that students will participate in the next class activities which could include quizzes, tests, lab exercises, lab tests, written exams, etc. Exceptions may be granted for extraordinary circumstances such as military service, hospitalization, etc.

Since tests/quizzes are scheduled online and accessible over a 1-week period, there will be limited make up opportunities should you fail to take the test in the allotted time period. I will allow exceptions for extraordinary circumstances as listed in the previous paragraph. But any make up tests will be done in person and on paper.

Lab participation: Labs are where you get to put into practice the things you learn in class lectures. It’s where the theory will make sense. Watching someone do the work won’t teach you as much as you doing it. Lab Timecards will be required of each participating student. See attached.

LAB RULES: If you take it out, please put it away. If you plug it in, please unplug it. I have found tools, torches, insulated coffee cups, half empty/full pop bottles, wire, sheet metal shards, copper pipe, etc., strewn about when I come in, return, etc. We are all adults! Please clean up after yourself. This includes putting things away, sweeping floors, etc. Pitch in and help even if you don’t make the mess. Thank you in advance! ☺

During general lab exercises we are to assist one another, if possible, available or as it pertains to the overall exercise. WE ARE A TEAM. The only time you are on your own is test time.

There are labels on the tool caddy drawers. PLEASE PUT IT BACK TO where you find it or where it goes. If you find it in a place you know it doesn’t belong, put it back where it belongs. If you don’t know where it belongs, please ask. Thank you in advance! ☺

LAB SAFETY: Safety is everyone's responsibility. You are REQUIRED to wear safety glasses/goggles while in the lab performing tasks. Failure to comply with this requirement may get you removed from lab and forfeiture of lab credit/points.

I do not generally grade for penmanship, language skills such as grammar, punctuation and spelling. HOWEVER, if I cannot read your writing, or if I cannot figure out what you are trying to tell me in your written work, then I have no alternative but to reserve rewarding points for that particular assignment, question, etc., as applicable.

Profanity should not be used as a matter of respect for those that find it offensive. Employers prefer employees that can speak to a wide variety of customers without the use of profanity. It is what is known as “professionalism.”

Should a student consistently violate this policy, the instructor reserves the right to have the student removed from class/lab and the student will forfeit points/assignment(s) for that session.

One of the 5 core values of KCC is “Respect.” Show others respect during class, labs, breaks, etc. You may disagree with someone’s answer, position, etc., but do so with courtesy and respect. Show respect for others and the instructor by being ready and on time for class.