AM 270 - AC for Automotive Technicians

2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): AM 111 and AM 120

Course Description: Covers vehicle automotive air conditioning systems theory and operation. Uses industry identified skills for diagnosis, repair, and servicing of R12 and R134A systems. Also covers government regulations in the safe handling of refrigerants.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Explain the basic principles of operation and service of various automobile air conditioning systems.
CLO#2: Describe the service techniques to perform inspections, tests, and component diagnosis. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Describe the proper methods of how to operate refrigerant recovery, recycling and charging equipment.
CLO#4: Describe the proper handling and storage of different types of refrigerant as per industry standards.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Each student is required to keep a notebook for handouts and notes, and personal hand tools for laboratory procedures.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (20) and a standard RCC delivery of (22) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (24) hours per term.