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Auto 161 - Automotive Air Conditioning

Course Description:

The operation and service of modern automotive air conditioning systems. Practical application of air conditioning theory is presented to enable problem solving. Heating, ventilation, and electronic control systems are also included. Safe hands-on practice is emphasized. Students must furnish approved safety glasses. This course assists the student in preparation for the A7 (Air Conditioning and Heating) ASE certification exam. EPA 609 certification is an integral part of this course

Textbook Information: Automotive Technology Fifth Edition, Author; James Halderman


Additional Course Information:

This class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30pm until 5:00pm. Class is divided into lecture and lab assignments. Class hours include two hours of lab assignments/exercises and two hours of lecture. Lecture is two hours combined. Subject introduction at the beginning of class and lab assignment findings debrief at the end of class. Students are expected to arrive on time and stay till class is over and shop clean up is finished.

 

Student Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:

  • Summarize the basic heat and refrigeration theories as applied to automobiles.
  • Identify air conditioning components, controls, and sensors on vehicles as well as the electrical wiring diagrams used during diagnostic procedures.
  • Describe the safe handling of refrigerant and air conditioning oils.
  • Demonstrate the correct use of wiring diagrams and service information
  • Measure high and low side pressure and temperatures for use in diagnosis
  • Explain the required steps to perform a B.A.R. air conditioning inspection
  • Discuss possible causes and solutions for vehicles overheating problems

Demonstrate the ability to correctly complete Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning tasks as specified by ASE/NATEF

Meet Your Instructor:  

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Instructor Name - James "Marty" Rudd


Course Syllabus: Auto 161 Syllabus Spring 2018 IP-1.pdf

Important dates to remember

REGISTRATION CALENDAR
​November 13, 2017 ​Continuing students - Online registration via WebAdvisor by appointment begins
​January 9, 2018 ​New/Returning students - Online registration via WebAdvisor by appointment begins
​January 16, 2018 ​​​CAP students registration - Online by appt. time via WebAdvisor
​February 5, 2018 ​Instruction begins for Spring Classes (full semester) and first GR8 Weeks classes
​April 9, 2018 ​Second GR8 Weeks classes begin
​May 28 - June 3, 2018 ​Final Exams Week
CLASS ADD OR DROP DEADLINES​ ​
​February 18, 2018 ​Last day to add a full-semester class with add code
​February 18, 2018 ​Last day to drop a full-semester class and not owe fees and not receive a "W" grade
Not full-semester courses = 10% of the course. Please refer to the section information via WebAdvisor  for a specific section date
​May 6, 2018 ​Last day to drop a full-semester class with a "W" grade
ACADEMIC FORM DEADLINES​ ​
​February 23, 2018 ​Last day to file PASS/NO PASS for first GR8 Weeks classes
​March 9, 2018 ​Last day to file PASS/NO PASS for full-semester classes
​March 9, 2018 ​Last day to petition for CSU, IGETC, June certificates and June graduation
​April 27, 2018 ​Last day to file PASS/NO PASS for second GR8 Weeks classes
HOLIDAY CALENDAR  (If holiday is a Monday, weekend classes DO meet.   If holiday​ ​is a Friday, weekend classes DO NOT meet)
​January 15, 2018 ​Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr (Monday)
​February 16 - 19, 2018 ​President Holiday (Friday - Monday)
​April 2-8, 2018 ​Spring Break (Monday - Sunday)
​May 28, 2018 ​Memorial Day (Monday)

 Weekly Schedule Auto 161 Spring 2018 update.docx

Course Summary:

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