AM 246 Heating and Air Conditioning

Automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Theories and principles used to operate, diagnose, test, and repair systems. Included: temperature and pressure fundamentals; the refrigeration system; system components; compressors and clutches; system servicing, testing, and diagnosing; case and duct systems; retrofit CFC-12 to HFC-134a; system controls; and engine cooling and comfort heating systems.

Credits

1-4

Corequisite

AM 143

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the successful student will be able to:
1. Identify the relationship between parts and the components and the purpose of the components in the structure of the vehicle
2. Demonstrate good workmanship including such characteristics as responsibility, reliability, and proper attitudes
3. Illustrate manipulative skills to the limit of the student's ability producing proper procedure and work patterns in skill development
4. Coordinate the acquired knowledge and the skilled application
5. Diagnose and repair air conditioning systems; refrigeration system components; heating and engine cooling systems; and operating systems and related controls
6. Handle, recover, and recycle refrigerant