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 6:00pm until 10:20pm. 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:  

Instructor Name - James "Marty" Rudd

Course Syllabus: 

Class Weekly Schedule : Weekly Schedule Auto 161 Spring 2019.pdf