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AUTO 1420 - Automotive Air Conditioning Theory & Service

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: AUTO 1000 and AUTO 1040

This course covers the theory of automotive heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and its operation to maintain passenger comfort. Students will gain experience in the utilization of equipment necessary for on-car recovery, evacuation and recharging of automotive air conditioning systems.

Contact Hours: 4

South Campus

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to visually inspect and identify A/C components.

Objectives: The student will:

  1. Differentiate between high and low side.
  2. Determine the location of service ports.
  3. Identify the separation between high and low sides.
  4. Identify components and differentiate between TXV and CCOT systems

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to illustrate the properties of A/C refrigerant.

Objectives: The student will:

  1. Restate the law of heat transfer and purpose within A/C system.
  2. Express proficiency in safety procedures and Personal Protection Equipment.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recharge and A/C system.

Objectives: The student will:

  1. Employ correct recovery, evacuation and recharging techniques.
  2. Identify suitable storage and recovery containers.
  3. Illustrate proficiency in gauge reading and diagnosis.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to check for leaks in R-12 and R-134A systems.

Objectives: The student will:

  1. Determine the correct leak detection equipment.
  2. Isolate leak and perform correct repair techniques.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  • 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  1. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Introduction to A/C fundamentals
    1. Nomenclature
    2. Safety procedures
    3. Physics of heating and cooling
  2. Pressure, temperature relationships
    1. Systematic understanding of A/C cycle
    2. High side - low side
    3. Environmental impact of R-12 and R-134A
  3. Lab experiences on actual or non-working systems and components
    1. Demonstrations
    2. Diagnosis
    3. Leak testing
    4. Manifold pressure gauge hook up
    5. Seal and bearing service
    6. Physically identify location of components for both TXV and CCOT systems
  4. Servicing procedures
    1. Evacuation/charging
    2. Leak testing
    3. Pressure readings
  5. Air conditioning electrical/vacuum controls
    1. Instrument cluster control
    2. Schematic diagrams
    3. Diagnostics
  6. System performance lab experience
    1. System performance
    2. Repair procedures
Primary Faculty
Prater, Daniel
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088


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