AUTO 1760 Heating and Air Conditioning
This course introduces the student to the operation, diagnosis, and servicing of automotive air conditioning and heating systems and components. Emphasis is placed on electronic climate control troubleshooting and repair. The student will learn written communication with service writers and customers through proper repair order write ups. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in AUTO 1500 and AUTO 1765. (2 lect., 4 lab)
Major Topics
- Air conditioning safety concerns - EPA concerns - Refrigerant user certification
- Fundamentals of Heat, Temperature, and Pressure
- Basic Refrigeration Systems
- System Component Description
- Tools Used in the Air Conditioning Business
- Air Conditioning System Controls
- Compressors and Compressor Clutches
- The Cooling System, Service, Leak Detection, and Testing
- Ventilation, Heating, and Ventilation and Heating Controls
- Automated Temperature Control
- Representative Automatic temperature Control Systems
- Air Conditioning Retrofits
- R134A refrigerant
- R1234YF refrigerant
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
Safely perform labor operations related to diagnosis and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems.
Demonstrate effective written communication with service writers and customers through proper repair order write ups.
Identify concepts and theories related to automotive heating and air conditioning systems.
Demonstrate the functions necessary for automotive heating and air conditioning system operation.
Demonstrate competency in proper diagnostic and service techniques related to automotive heating and air conditioning systems using ASE Education Foundation job sheets.