1. Alpha
Course Title
Credits
AMT
Heating and Air Conditioning
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Number 43
Department
Date of Outline
Vocational/Technical Author Kyle Takushi
7/21/2009 Effective Date Fall 2010 5-year Review Date 2016
2. Course Description: Examines principles of operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of
automotive air conditioning, heating, and automatic climate control
systems. Explains use of automotive tools and testing equipment.
Cross-list
Contact Hours/Type 6 hours Lecture/Lab
15 weeks x 6 hrs. = 90 hrs.
3. Pre-requisites ENG 19 with a grade C or better, or placement at least ENG 22, or consent.
Student must maintain valid Driver’s license throughout the duration of the
automotive course of studies.
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent yes no
Co-requisites None
Recommended Preparation At least 10 th
grade reading skill or consent
4. Function/Designation AA Category Additional Category
AS Program Category List Additional Programs and Category:
AAS Program PR - Program Requirement List Additional Programs and Category:
BAS Program Category List Additional Programs and Category:
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Chancellor
Revised 4/16/2020
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Approval Date
Course Outline, page 1

Developmental/Remedial Other/Additional: Explain:
See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning outcomes (SLOs) and/or the program learning outcomes (PLOs) this course supports.
This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide agreement.
Responsible committee:
5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II., III.) to designate SLOs
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On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. Describe principles of operation for the automotive HVAC systems.
II. Explain the use of automotive tools and testing equipment for automotive HVAC systems.
III. Demonstrate diagnostic, service and repairs procedures of the automotive HVAC systems.
IV. Utilize the computer and other resources to retrieve information for repairs and estimates.
6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b.…zz. )to designate competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: a. Demonstrate the ability to comply with all state and federal safety and evironmental regulations. b. Identify the basic principles of automotive air conditioning system. c. Identify basic air conditioning components, how they function and the typical automotive air conditioning system designs. d. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic service on an automotive air conditioning system and identify alternate refrigerants and their use. e. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic service and diagnostic procedures on an automotive air conditioning systems. f. Demonstrate the ability to service the automotive air conditioning compressor and compressor clutch. g. Demonstrate the ability to repair and replace the evaporator, condensor, thermal expansion valve and receiver-dryer. h. Identify the basic principles by which a vehicles heating and engine cooling system operates and procedures for repairing a vehicles heating and engine cooling system. i. Demonstrate the ability to inspect, test and repair the electrical components of the automotive HVAC systems. j. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair HVAC system control devices. k. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose automatic and semi-automatic heating and cooling control systems. l. Identify the need for air conditioning system retrofits and perform the two types of retrofits.
7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
1 week : Introduction to safety procedures for all state and federal regulations for handling, storing and disposal of chemicals. I,a,d
3 weeks : Introduction to HVAC systems. I,a,b,c,d,h
Revised 4/16/2020 course outline

2 weeks : Air conditioning systems operating principles. I,b,c,d,h,l
2 weeks : Air conditioning systems service and diagnostics. II,III,IV,d,e,f,h,i,j,k,l
2 weeks : Air conditioning system repair. II,III,IV,d,e,f,g,i,j,k,l
1 week : Heating and engine cooling system service and repair. II,III,IV,h,i,j,k
1-2 weeks : Inspection, testing and repair of electrical components of the HVAC systems. II,III,IV,i,j,k
1-2 weeks : Diagnosis and repair HVAC control systems. II,III,IV,j,k
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently available in the field. Examples include: Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning, class manual 4 th edition. By : Prentice Hall
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Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently available in the field. Examples include: Handouts provided by instructor, Videos
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently available in the field. Examples include: Automotive periodicals, Internet sites
9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered.
Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Attendance 10% I,II,III,IV,a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l
Classroom and Shop Management 10% I,II,III,IV,a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l
Notebook 5% I,II,III,IV,a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l
Automotive Tasks (shop) 35% I,II,III,IV,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l
Examinations (written) 40% I,II,III,IV,a.b.c.d.e.f.g.h.i.j.k.l
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to: a. Written exams b. In-class excercises c. Problem solving activities d. Homework assignments e. Group and individual projects f. Class discussion g. Guest lecturers h. Audio and visual presentations i. Other techniques (service learning, co-op, etc.
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
12. Additional Information:
Revised 4/16/2020 course outline