Discipline: Automotive Technology Degree Credit  [X]
Non Credit  [ ]
Nondegree Credit  [ ]
Comm Service  [ ]
 

Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Automotive Technology 57


COURSE DESCRIPTION
57 Auto Heat & Air Units: 4.00
 
Prerequisite(s): AUT 50: Automotive Principle
Theory and principles of automotive heating and air conditioning with emphasis on component identification, trouble diagnosis and general service. 45 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Theory and principles of automotive heating and air conditioning component identification, diagnosis and service.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
Before entering the course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe basic theory and operation of automotive heating and air conditioning systems.

  2. Identify the components in automotive air conditioning and heating systems and describe the functions of each.

  3. Use a systematic, industry-standard process to troubleshoot, diagnose, service and repair automotive heating and air conditioning systems.

  4. Evaluate and make appropriate repairs to problems related to the engine cooling system.

  5. Demonstrate safe work practices in the auto technology workshop.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Identify the computer-controlled components of a modern
automobile.

Use a systematic, industry-standard process to troubleshoot,
evaluate and diagnose malfunctions of computer-controlled
devices.

Describe the relationship between computer-controlled devices and
engine operation.

Use a variety of automotive computer control test equipment
including a 4-gas analyzer to identify emission-related problems.

Demonstrate safe work practices in the automotive technology
workshop.

 
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Cooling system theory and service
  2. Heating system theory and service
  3. Temperature and pressure fundamentals
  4. Air conditioning theory and operation
  5. Air distribution system operation
  6. Retrofit evaluation
  7. Diagnosis of heating and cooling systems
  8. Diagnosis of air conditioning system
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Presenting lectures and demonstrations by instructor or guests on automotive heating and air conditioning systems.
  • 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 analyze electrical and electronic 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 industry publications, trade magazines, product specifications 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 evaluate heating and air conditioning system concerns
  • Practical exercises and laboratory assignments to demonstrate students’ comprehension and application of procedures and techniques
  • Tests and quizzes that regularly assess students’ comprehension of concepts and industry-specific language
  • Final applied project that demonstrates students’ proficiency in performing air conditioning and heating system service and repairs
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:

  • Dwiggins, Boyce. Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning. 2 ed. any: Thomson Delmar Publishing, 2000.
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