COURSE SYLLABUS

2021-2022

Heating and Air Conditioning

ME421
Fall 2021

ME421 Syllabus
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1 General Course Information...............................................................................................3
2 Course Description.............................................................................................................3
3 Course Objectives...............................................................................................................3
4 Learning Outcomes.............................................................................................................3
5 Student Evaluation..............................................................................................................4
5.1 Overall Course Grading Scale.....................................................................................5
6 Turnitin...............................................................................................................................5
7 Use of textbook and other course material.........................................................................5
8 APA Style...........................................................................................................................5
9 Lab Reports.........................................................................................................................5
10 Attendance Policy...............................................................................................................5
11 Makeup of missing assessment...........................................................................................6
12 Academic Honesty and Integrity Assurance.......................................................................6
13 Copyrights...........................................................................................................................7
14 Disruption of the Learning Process....................................................................................7
15 The need to study!...............................................................................................................7
16 Teaching Methodology.......................................................................................................7
17 The Project and team-based work.......................................................................................8
18 Activities, assignments, cases, and participation................................................................8
19 In class assignment/assessment and Quizzes......................................................................8
20 Course Weekly Calendar....................................................................................................9
 American University of the Middle East (AUM)

COURSE SYLLABUS

1 General Course Information

Title and Code of the course: Heating and Air Conditioning (ME 421)

Course Meeting Times:

Section Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

F1 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM

M1 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM

M2 05:00 PM - 06:15 05:00 PM - 06:15

Instructor’s name and title: Dr. Mohamed Fayed

Email: Mohamed.fayed@aum.edu.kw
Office Hours: Only on BBB on the following days/times:

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

XXXX to XXXX (F1)

Instructor’s name and title: Prof. Wael Al-Kouz

Email: Wael.Kouz@aum.edu.kw
Office Hours: Only on BBB on the following days/times:

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

XXX to XXX (M1)

Number of credits: 3 credits

Prerequisites: ME 315
Contact Hours: 2.5 hrs Lecture

Textbook/material required: Principles of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Sauer, Howell,
and Coad, ASHRAE, current edition.

2 Course Description
Review of basic thermodynamics. Space air conditioning. Human thermal comfort. Air conditioning
systems. Heat transmission in building materials. Heat gains through walls and fenestrations.
Cooling load calculations. Duct design. Analysis of vapor compression cycles. Refrigerants and their
characteristics. Basic vapor compression equipment.

3 Course Objectives
This course aims to:
1. Introduce students to basic principles of thermal environment engineering, psychometrics, air
conditioning and refrigeration cycles calculation.
2. Provide students with a working knowledge of components forming refrigeration cycles and air
conditioning systems and applications of the basic principles mentioned in (1) above in analysis and
design of refrigeration and air conditioning cycles.

4 Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will have demonstrated an ability to:
1. Analyze moist air in conditioning processes using the psychometric chart.
2. Perform heating load and cooling load calculations and select equipment to satisfy the
demand using manual and computer techniques (7)
3. Size and design duct distribution systems. (7)
4. Apply the knowledge gained in items 1-2 to a real-life structure, such as an office building
or residence and communicate the results. (7)
5. Learn about new and current technology in the field of heating and air conditioning and
report finding. (7)
* 7 An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning
Strategies

Student Evaluation  
Details Weight

Attendance Attendance 5%
Pop Quiz 1 (2.5%)
Pop Quiz 5%
Pop Quiz 2 (2.5%)
Out of Class OCA 1 (10%)
25%
Assignment OCA 2 (15%)
Project deliverable 1 (2.5%)
Project Project deliverable 2 (12.5%) 25%
Project deliverable 3 (10%)
ICA 1 (10%)
In Class Assignment 20%
ICA 2 (10%)
Final Assessment Final Assessment 20%
Total 100%
  Students may be asked to work in groups to complete certain assignments. Depending on the needs
of the course, the faculty may arrange the groups and inform students on Moodle in advance.

Notes about assignments:

 After the submission deadline, students have a maximum 2-days grace period for late
submissions with the following penalty (excluding Fridays):
o first day, within 24h from the deadline, 40% deduction
o Second day, within 48h from the deadline, 60% deduction.
 Failing to submit within two days after notification means that the assessment will be
awarded 0.
 Students have the full responsibility of:
o submitting the required documents within the deadline
o verifying that the correct files are submitted
o verifying that the submitted files are not corrupted
o Resubmission of student’s work falls under late submission policy.
 Softcopies are required to be uploaded into Turnitin when applicable.
 In case of plagiarism, an email will be sent to the student(s), applying the following rule:
o Resubmission within 24h from email notification: 40% deduction
o Resubmission within 48h from email notification: 60% deduction.
o Failing to resubmit within two days (48h) after notification means that the
assessment will be awarded 0.

4.1 Overall Course Grading Scale

Please refer to the Student Handbook for more information on the Letter Grading System.

5 Turnitin
Turnitin is a web-based solution that lets AUM faculty and AUM students check written work for
improper citation or misappropriated content. If any technical problem is encountered, students
should contact IT at AUM.
6 Use of textbook and other course material
It is the responsibility of the student to refer to the textbook and other course material. The use of
the textbook is mandatory.

7 APA Style
AUM adopts the APA writing style for all its academic programs. AUM students are required to use
this style in their assignments. The following website can be of value for students:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ . Students are also encouraged to visit the
AUM Writing Lab to receive help and guidance on all APA-related questions.

8 Lab Reports
It is expected of students to follow and abide with lab procedures and guidelines. The lab report
format must be strictly followed by the student.

9 Attendance Policy
Our educational philosophy is based on
understands and respects discipline and a
the class session. Missing more than the
student cannot fully acquire the amount
student is declared “Dismissed”.
two criteria; developing a professional graduate who
graduate who masters the course material given during
maximum allowed sessions within a course means the
of information needed to pass the course. Hence, the

Regular quality attendance is a clear indication of the student’s commitment, dedication, and respect
towards the course and the class. Students must regularly attend every class they register for. In case
of absence, the student is responsible for making up missing class work. Much of the learning will
take place during the class session, so it is important that students be there. The skills which are
central to the course are best developed through practice. Most of the classes follow a discussion
rather than a lecture format. Each student is expected to participate and may be called upon at any
time to provide an analysis of the topic or case for discussion, or a critique of others' comments. Also,
missing a class may well mean missing a pop quiz or an assessment. Students’ active participation in
class discussions will contribute to making the class sessions enjoyable and enhance the learning. In
the context of class discussions, students have the opportunity to develop their analytical, listening,
and communication skills.
Please check the attendance policy of AUM in the Student Handbook and AUM Attendance Policy
document.

10 Makeup of missing assessment

Missed assessments, assignments, or activities of any type and weight are subject to AUM policy.
Makeups (if approved) will be administered as per the policy and may be scheduled on different days
and times to regular class time, including Saturdays.

For more details, please check the makeup policy as mentioned in the attendance policy document.
11 Academic Honesty and Integrity Assurance
Honesty when completing assignments is an indication that the course material has been properly
understood. Lack of academic integrity (e.g. plagiarism, copying another person’s work, submitting
work done by a third party, using unauthorized aids on examinations, cheating, facilitating acts of
academic dishonesty by others) will not be tolerated. Therefore, if students include ideas, sentences,
or other material that are not theirs in their work, they must properly reference the source(s).
Students are encouraged to consult with the instructor if they have any questions on the issues of
academic integrity or technical formatting of the references. Students are also encouraged to contact
the AUM Writing Lab to receive help and guidance on all APA-related questions.

Upon suspicion and doubt of the authenticity of the work submitted, the Instructor has the right to
ask the student to verify her/his work. This can be done through, but not limited to, repeating the
work, oral examination or discussion, alternative or similar on spot class assignment, pop quiz, or
any other action deemed necessary. If the student fails to prove the authenticity of the work, then
the instructor will apply the academic misconduct rules as mentioned in the AUM Student
Handbook which may include awarding the work a zero grade.

Students are expected and encouraged to be honest and maintain the highest standards of academic
integrity in their academic work and assignments at the university. Any act of academic dishonesty
may result in severe consequences for violations range from zero grades given for the assignments,
failing the course, and suspension from the University. Students will refrain from any academic
dishonesty or misconduct including, but not limited to:

 Plagiarism: the presentation of someone else’s ideas, words, or artistic, scientific, or

technical work as one’s own creation. Also, paraphrasing, summarizing, direct quotations,
are considered as plagiarism, if the original source is not properly cited.
 Cheating: is an act of lying, deception, trickery, imposture, or imposition. Cheating
characteristically is employed to create an unfair advantage, usually in one’s own interest,
and often at the expense of others. The person who is sending or receiving assistance is
considered cheating.
 Assisting in cheating
 Substituting for another student in the taking of an examination
 Substituting examination booklets/papers
 Submitting the same work for more than one course
 Submitting papers and other work written by others
 Receiving or providing unauthorized help or assistance in any academic work or assignment
 Intentional violation of program and degree requirements and regulations as established by
the University
 Dishonest reporting of computational, statistical, experimental, and research results, or the
like
 Using any format of smart or electronic devices as a tool of cheating

For a detailed description of academic misconduct please refer to the AUM Student Handbook.
12 Copyrights
Students are expected to adhere to copyright practices, refer to the undergraduate AUM Student
Handbook.

13 Disruption of the Learning Process

Any disruption of the learning process by the student will be investigated with the student affairs
department, if needed. The AUM non-academic misconduct policy will be strictly applied.

Refer to the Disruption of the Learning Process guidelines which will be strictly applied as in the
AUM Student Handbook

14 The need to study!

AUM students need to be well prepared for the rigorous curriculum at AUM and its applications. This
means students need to invest a great deal of effort, managing their time effectively, in order to
address the requirements of all the courses they are taking in a semester.

15 Teaching Methodology
Students are encouraged to participate in class and work in teams. Both individual and team efforts
are evaluated and rewarded. The students are also encouraged to develop their critical thinking and
communication skills. There will be several teaching methods employed in the course which will
include all or some of the following: interactive lectures; group work; case studies and discussions;
lab sessions; debates; assignments; multimedia; individual and team activities; field visits; guest
lecturers; project, problem, and research-based tasks; and/or analysis and reflection on scholarly
textbooks and papers. Some of the learning outcomes will be achieved through assignments,
projects, and activities.

16 The Project and team-based work

The project component of the course, if included in the syllabus, is essential to passing this course.
The project provides the students with the opportunity to achieve the course objectives and learning
outcomes. The project should allow the students to investigate, apply, research, and practice real-life
situations. It is expected that each student fully and actively participates in the project as an effective
team member. A project document will be distributed later in the semester with details about the
project.

For all group-related work, the entire team is responsible for the project outcome and the
deliverables, except for the specific parts of the project that may be graded individually depending
on the project’s requirements as outlined in the project document.

17 Activities, assignments, cases, and participation

Activities and assignments constitute a major learning tool of this course. They are designed to draw
out the creative talent and abilities of students, adding value to the content and learning outcomes
of the course. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, and critical when addressing the
deliverables of these learning assessment tools. These tools require passion, critical thinking, and a
challenging spirit in order to achieve a creative and outstanding outcome. Assignments are ongoing;
they will mainly revolve around subjects and topics presented on the same day of the lecture. These
assignments may be individual or group based. Active participation is encouraged; it may include
answering questions, contributing to discussions, debating issues, and even presenting part of the
lecture as requested.

18 In class assignment/assessment and Quizzes

Quizzes are ongoing. They are designed to assess learning, i.e. students’ knowledge of specific topics
and concepts, and encourage students to keep up with the course and show their knowledge of
specific topics and concepts. They may be pop quizzes, so students are expected to be prepared
because they may include material presented on the same day.

In class assignment/assessment are outlined in the course calendar. They are another important tool
used to assess learning at AUM. There are specific procedures for in class assignment/assessment
which will be highlighted by the instructor prior to the assessment date.

In class assignment/assessment may be scheduled on different days and time than the regular
class meeting times, including on Saturdays.
 19 Course Weekly Calendar
REFERENCE LEARNING /
DATE CLASS TOPIC & DESCRIPTION IN THE ABET ASSIGNMENT/TASK
TEXTBOOK OUTCOMES
DAY1: INTRODUCTION & SYLLABUS REVIEW
SYLLABUS
WEEK ONE DAY2: REVIEW (THERMODYNAMICS- FLUID *SEE
(13.FEB-19.FEB) MECHANICS- HEAT TRANSFER) SECTION 4
CH.1, 2
ADD AND DROP 13.FEB – 17.FEB

DAY1: PSYCHOMETRY
WEEK TWO DAY2: PSYCHOMETRY
CH. 2 OCA 1 (10%)
(20.FEB-26.FEB)
25–26.FEB ‐ NATIONAL AND LIBERATION
DAYS

DAY1:
WEEK THREE
DAY2:
(27.FEB-05.MAR)
ISRAA & MI’RAJ*

WEEK FOUR DAY1: PSYCHOMETRIC PROCESSES

CH. 3 QUIZ 1 (2.5%)
(06.MAR-12.MAR) DAY2: PSYCHOMETRIC PROCESSES

DAY1: INSIDE AND OUTSIDE DESIGN

WEEK FIVE CONDITIONS
CH. 4 ICA1 (10%)
(13.MAR-19.MAR) DAY2: SELECTION OF AIR-CONDITIONING
SYSTEMS

DAY1: PSYCHOMETRY OF AIR CONDITIONING

WEEK SIX SYSTEMS
CH. 4 PD1 (2.5%)
(20.MAR-26.MAR) DAY2: PSYCHOMETRY OF AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEMS

DAY1: PSYCHOMETRY OF AIR CONDITIONING

SYSTEMS
WEEK SEVEN
CH. 4
(27.MAR-02.APR) DAY2: PSYCHOMETRY OF AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEMS
RAMADAN BEGINS*

WEEK EIGHT DAY1: COOLING LOAD CALCULATIONS

CH. 5, 6
(03.APR-09.APR)
DAY2: COOLING LOAD CALCULATIONS
WEEK NINE CH. 5, 6 OCA 2 (15%)
DAY1: COOLING LOAD CALCULATIONS
(10.APR-16.APR)
DAY2: COOLING LOAD CALCULATIONS
 WEEK TEN DAY1: AIR DUCT DESIGN
CH. 9 ICA2 (10%)
(17.APR-23.APR) DAY2: AIR DUCT DESIGN

WEEK ELEVEN DAY1: AIR DUCT DESIGN

CH. 9 QUIZ 2 (2.5%)
(24.APR-30.APR) DAY2: AIR DUCT DESIGN

DAY1: VAPOR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION

CYCLE
WEEK TWELVE
DAY2: VAPOR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION CH. 18 PD2 (12.5%)
(01.MAY-07.MAY)
CYCLE
EID AL FITR
DEADLINE FOR COURSE WITHDRAWAL

DAY1: VAPOR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION

WEEK THIRTEEN SYSTEM WITH MODIFICATION
CH. 18
(08.MAY-14.MAY)
DAY2: MULTI STAGE VAPOR COMPRESSION
SYSTEM

WEEK FOURTEEN DAY1: PROJECT PRESENTATION

PD3 (10%)
(15.MAY-21.MAY) DAY2: PROJECT PRESENTATION

REVISION FOR FINAL ASSESSMENT

WEEK FIFTEEN CHANGE OF MAJOR APPLICATION

(22.MAY-28.MAY) 26.MAY ‐ CLASSES END
28.MAY ‐ FINAL EXAMS BEGIN

WEEK SIXTEEN
(29.MAY-04.JUN)
FINAL ASSESSMENT WEEK
WEEK SEVENTEEN
(05.JUN-11.JUN)
FINAL ASSESSMENT WEEK

* Pending confirmation.

Note: The instructor has the right to amend the content of this syllabus with prior notice given to students.
The most updated syllabus is on Moodle.e