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

Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Automotive Technology 66


COURSE DESCRIPTION
66 Toyota Climate Control Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite(s): AUT 61: Intro to Toyota Service
Theory and principles of Toyota heating and air conditioning systems. Overview of system components, system operation and diagnosis of automatic temperature control systems. System disassembly, measurements and repair are emphasized. 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
An introduction to Toyota heating and air conditioning systems: performance, diagnosis and servicing.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
Before entering the course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify hazards in the workplace and demonstrate safe work practices.

  2. Diagnose and solve simple problems related to automotive malfunctions using Toyota-standard diagnostic procedures.

  3. Perform a new vehicle pre-delivery inspection.

  4. Describe Toyota vehicle systems operation to component function.

  5. Properly use specialized test equipment and tools.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Identify hazards in the workplace and demonstrate safe work
practices.

Use standard Toyota-recommended procedures to troubleshoot,
evaluate, diagnose and repair climate control systems.

Use standard Toyota-recommended procedures to perform service
on Toyota Climate Control Systems in the dealership environment.

Identify and describe the component functions of Toyota heating,
air conditioning and cooling systems.

Properly use specialized test equipment and tools.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Safety and Shop Procedures
  2. Cooling and Heating Systems Operation
  3. Cooling and Heating System Servicing
  4. Air Conditioning System Theory
  5. Properties of R-12 and R-134
  6. Air Conditioning System Performance Testing
  7. Air Conditioning System Service Procedures
  8. Refrigerant Storage and Legal Procedures
 
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 Toyota cooling and heating systems operation.
  • 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 problems with Toyota climate control systems 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 solve problems related to Toyota climate control system function.
  • 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 using Toyota-recommended procedures and equipment to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair Toyota air conditioning and heating systems.
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:

  • Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. . Air Conditioning Course 750. U.S.A.: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. , 1992.
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