AIRC 1124 Commercial Refrigeration 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

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-rom & 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.

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 didn’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 where you found 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 isn’t just for our text. 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 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 to those that find it offensive. Outside of class, you may speak with any type of vernacular or verbiage you wish. Employers prefer literate employees that can speak to customers without use of vernacular or profanity.

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.