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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
APRN D066.
Course Title (CB02)
Automotive Air Conditioning
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
Operation and service of automotive air conditioning refrigeration and electrical control systems. Includes retrofitting. Emphasis on diagnosis and repair of systems. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examination in Area A7.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is an apprenticeship course that is only offered to a target population of students who have been approved for the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program. It is also intended to better prepare students for work in the automotive industry in the areas of automotive air conditioning refrigeration and electrical control systems, as advised by our industry advisory committee.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
4.5
Maximum Credit Units
4.5

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours4.59.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
54.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
54.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
108.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
108.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

(Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).)

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Assignments

  1. Reading from texts and handouts
  2. Performance research paper

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Final exam consisting of multiple-choice questions that requires the students to identify and diagnose automotive air conditioning refrigeration and electrical control systems.
  2. Five multiple choice examinations, each focused on the areas of automotive air conditioning to be evaluated for correctness.
  3. Performance research assignment paper focusing on an area of interest related to one of the course objectives to be evaluated for the comprehensive understanding of air conditioning systems.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Safety glasses for lab demonstrations
Essential College Facilities:
  • Classroom and access to automotive laboratory for demonstrations
  • Internet access

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 5nd Edition, Birch 2010.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
All DATA electronic information system www.alldata.com
Mitchell on demand electronic information system www.mitchell1.com
Manufacturer's shop manuals as required

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Define basic refrigeration systems and components
  • Demonstrate the procedure for charging and evacuating the air conditioning system
  • Define electrical control of compressor and blower
  • Define electrical and vacuum controls
  • Demonstrate diagnosis and repair procedures
  • Evaluate retro-fit procedures for specific applications
  • Understand test and repair equipment

CSLOs

  • Students will understand proper refrigerant recovery, recycling, and handling procedures.

Outline

  1. Define basic refrigeration systems and components
    1. Theory of operation
    2. Compressor
    3. Condenser
    4. Receiver/drier
    5. Expansion valve or tube
    6. Evaporator
    7. Thermostatic control switch
    8. Pressure cycling switch
    9. System control devices
  2. Demonstrate the procedure for charging and evacuating the air conditioning system
    1. System charging
    2. Evacuation
    3. Leak detection
    4. Refrigerant recovery
  3. Define electrical control of compressor and blower
    1. Diagnostic procedure
    2. Different types of control circuits
  4. Define electrical and vacuum controls
    1. Vacuum circuitry
    2. Diagnosis procedure of vacuum circuits
    3. Electrical and electronic controls
  5. Demonstrate diagnosis and repair procedures
    1. Diagnosis of problems
    2. Component repair and replacement
  6. Evaluate retro-fit procedures for specific applications
    1. When recommended
    2. Legal requirements
    3. Performance requirements
  7. Understand test and repair equipment
    1. Leak detector
    2. Gauge set
    3. Electronic testers
    4. Specialty wrenches and tools
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