Discipline: Automotive Technology Degree Credit  [X]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Automotive Technology 42


COURSE DESCRIPTION
42 Ford Heating and Air-MLR Units: 4.00
 
Prerequisite(s): AUT 40: Ford Electrical Systems-MLR
This course presents Ford climate control system operation and repair, both base and electronic controls systems. Compressor service and refrigerant recovery and recycling are included. Emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis of climate control system performance concerns using Ford-approved test equipment. This course may be taken a total of two times. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Theory, operation, diagnosis and repair of Ford automotive refrigeration and heating systems.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Diagnose and troubleshoot customer concerns with Ford car and
light truck climate control systems, both base and electronically
controlled systems, and determine needed repairs.

Perform the appropriate inspections, evaluation, performance
tests, and/or adjustments on the electronic climate control system
 while using Ford procedures and tools.

Remove, inspect and reassemble the internal components of
selected Ford R-12 and R134a compressors while using the Ford
approved procedures and tools.

Evacuate, recycle and recharge R-12 and R-134a refrigeration
systems to specifications while using Ford electronic recycling
equipment, procedures, and tools.

Remove and replace selected components of the climate control
system using Ford procedures and tools.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Fundamental refrigeration theory
  2. Performance testing, diagnosis, and safety
  3. Recycling
  4. Environmental impacts of refrigerants
  5. Component replacement
  6. Compressor overhaul
  7. Automatic temperature control
  8. Heating system
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lectures
  • Demonstrations
  • Interactive CD-ROM
  • Videos
  • Group laboratory activities
  • Homework
  • Reading assignments
  • Web based training.
 
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:

  • Individual hands-on exams
  • Written quizzes and exams
  • Interactive CD-ROM course work
  • Group activities and lab exercises
  • Web-Based Training
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:

  • 35S01S0 Refrigeration and Heating Operation, Diagnosis and Service
    35S02S0 Air Management and Controls, Operation, Diagnosis and Service
    35S03M0 Climate Control Systems Diagnosis
    35S04T0 Advanced Climate Control Systems Diagnosis

    (All course materials are published and by Ford Motor Company.)
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