Discipline: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Degree Credit  [X]
Non Credit  [ ]
Nondegree Credit  [ ]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 60


COURSE DESCRIPTION
60 Elec Mech Diag Lab Units: 1.00
 
Prerequisite(s): AIR 50A: Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
The principles of electrical circuits and mechanical with emphasis placed upon circuit design, diagnostic troubleshooting and repair and instrument operation. Subsequent enrollment in additional semesters will provide the student an opportunity for additional skills and competency development within the subject matter. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
The principles of electrical circuit design, trouble shooting and repair air conditioning equipment.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
Before entering the course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify and describe the physical laws that apply to refrigeration.

  2. Describe the basic chemical and engineering principles applicable to refrigeration.

  3. Describe the operations, uses, and repairs of compressors.

  4. Explain the operation of refrigerant controls.

  5. Identify and describe the classes of refrigerants and the laws of CFC use according to The Environmental Protection Agency control regulations.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Read and interpret electrical circuit designs for air conditioning and
refrigeration systems.

Perform electrical and mechanical analysis of air conditioning and
refrigeration systems.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, service, adjust, and repair a variety of air
conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.

Design and build electrical circuits for air conditioning and
refrigeration systems.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Electrical circuit design
    1. Reading and interpreting   
    2. Drawing and designing
    3. Building
  2. Electrical circuit malfunctions
    1. Short circuits
    2. Open circuits  
  3. Repair procedures
    1. Safety:
      1. Refrigerants
      2. Electricity
      3. Equipment
    2. Component repairs
      1. Compressors
      2. Motors
      3. Electrical components
      4. Refrigeration circuits
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Presenting demonstrations by instructor or guests on diagnostic and repair procedures
  • Utilizing multi-media presentations to demonstrate and simulate complex concepts and procedures
  • Assigning small group and individual class exercises that enable students to work cooperatively as a team to solve system problems under the supervision and guidance of the instructor
  • Assigning special projects outside of class that expose students’ to environments, tools and methods not available in class.  The projects may include field trips or research projects
  • Assigning reading outside of textbook material; these may include building system descriptions, industry publications or equipment manuals
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Hands-on problem-solving exercises that demonstrate students’ ability to troubleshoot system problems, formulate repair strategies and apply content
  • Practical exercises and laboratory assignments to demonstrate students’ comprehension and application of procedures and techniques
  • Final applied project that demonstrates students’ proficiency in troubleshooting, repair and system design
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Althouse/Turnquist/Bracciano. Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. 18 ed. any: Goodheart-Wilcox Publishers, 2004.
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